Alex Kanja
Alex holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from Kenyatta University, Nairobi, and a Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law. He was admitted to the Bar as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya in September 2019. He began his practice at Igeria & Ngugi Advocates as a Trainee Advocate, later joining Mohamed Madhani & Company Advocates LLP in 2021 as an Associate.
Since September 2022, Alex has served as a Senior Associate at Wamae & Allen LLP, Nairobi. He brings with him extensive experience in Corporate and Commercial transactions, Conveyancing, Intellectual Property, Immigration Law, and Securitisation.
His practice includes advising clients on regulatory compliance, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, conducting legal due diligence, managing intellectual property registrations, and overseeing immigration processes. Alex is recognized for his analytical skills, attention to detail, and client-focused approach, which have contributed to successful transactions and long-term client relationships.
EXPERIENCE
- Provided strategic advisory services to international clients on immigration compliance, including work permit and pass applications, and successfully coordinated approvals with regulatory authorities.
- Managed intellectual property portfolios for both local and international clients, overseeing registrations, filings, and enforcement actions to safeguard proprietary rights.
- Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated complex commercial contracts for corporate clients, ensuring enforceability, regulatory compliance, and alignment with broader business objectives.
- Advised on corporate structuring mandates, including incorporations, shareholder arrangements, and ongoing compliance, delivering practical solutions tailored to client growth strategies.
- Advised purchasers in major property acquisitions, undertaking due diligence, preparing transactional documentation, and ensuring their interests were protected through compliant conveyancing and title registration.
- Acting for a leading developer of a mixed‑use development project, including initial due diligence, preparation and negotiation of agreements for sale to purchasers and registration of titles.