MEMA ADVOCATES LLP

Strategic Legal Solutions for Complex Tax & Commercial Matters

MEMA Advocates LLP is a boutique commercial law firm based in Nairobi. We advise businesses, investors, institutions, and sponsors on the legal and regulatory issues that shape their operations and growth.

Combining deep legal expertise with commercial insight to deliver practical, results-driven solutions for businesses in Kenya and beyond.

Why MEMA Advocates LLP

Legally Sound, Commercially Practical, and Strategically Aligned.

Our strength lies in combining technical legal expertise with a clear understanding of business realities.

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Leading tax dispute resolution practice in Kenya

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Close-up of a person signing a document with a silver pen on a wooden surface.

Strong commercial and regulatory expertise

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A wooden judge's gavel resting on a sound block, with an open law book behind it against a blue background.

Lawyers with regional
and international exposure

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Shelf of blue hardcover legal books titled 'General Laws of Massachusetts' with chapters and sections, arranged in order from 1 to 11.

Strategic, evidence-
driven litigation

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Our Core Practice Areas

Providing Strategic and Effective Legal Solutions For You

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Tax Strategy & Dispute Resolution

02

Commercial & Corporate Advisory

03

Litigation & Alternative Dispute Resolution

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Employment Law

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Intellectual Property

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Immigration & Regulatory Compliance

Public Procurement & Public Private Partnerships

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Real Estate & Infrastructure

Our Approach

Every Legal Issue Has a Business Context. Our Advice Reflects That.

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We deploy dedicated teams based on sector experience, technical competence, capacity, and availability. We undertake matters we have the capacity to handle effectively, ensuring focused attention and quality service.

Our Team

Meet The Experts Committed To Delivering Legal Solutions

Alex Muriuki

Alex Muriuki

Senior Partner
LL.B (Hons), CPA(K), CPA(T)

Alex Muriuki

Senior Partner
LL.B (Hons), CPA(K), CPA(T)


Alex is an Advocate of the High Court, Certified Public Accountant, and Registered Tax Agent with over 20 years of experience advising clients on complex legal, tax, regulatory, and commercial matters.

Chrys Akhaabi

Chrysostom Akhaabi

Partner
LL.B (Hons), Arbitrator, Mediator

Chrysostom Akhaabi

Partner
LL.B (Hons), Arbitrator, Mediator


Chrysostom is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with over 10 years of experience advising and representing clients in complex disputes, regulatory issues, and high-stakes commercial engagements.

Sharon Olbara

Sharon Olbara

Consultant
LL.B (Hons), ACCA

Sharon Olbara

Consultant
LL.B (Hons), ACCA


Sharon is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and a qualified Accountant (ACCA Affiliate). She has over 9 years of experience in Tax Dispute Resolution, Tax Advisory and General Commercial law and litigation across various industries.

Sharon Chepkwony

Sharon Chepkwony

Consultant
LL.B (Hons), CS, MCIArb

Sharon Chepkwony

Consultant
LL.B (Hons), CS, MCIArb


Sharon is an Advocate of the High Court specialising in tax and commercial disputes, representing clients before the Tax Appeals Tribunal, the High Court, and the Court of Appeal.

Globis Mandela

Globis Mandela

Consultant
LL.B (Hons)

Globis Mandela

Consultant
LL.B (Hons)


Globis is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with experience spanning tax law, dispute resolution, and corporate and commercial advisory. He brings a multi-disciplinary approach combining deep technical expertise in tax controversy with broad capabilities across commercial litigation and transactional work.

Our Industries

Advising Clients Across Key Industries

Consumer Goods & Retail

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Energy & Natural Resources

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Financial Services

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Infrastructure, Construction & Transport

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Industrials & Manufacturing

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Insurance

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Life Sciences

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Media, Sport & Entertainment

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Real Estate

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Connect With Us

Work With MEMA Advocates

Suite 1, 1st Floor, Kiganjo House

Rose Avenue, off Denis Pritt Road

P.O. Box 50719-00200, Nairobi


info@memaadvocatesllp.com

+254 (20) 246 5567 / (20) 269 9936
+254 725 389 381 / 733 248 055
+254 20 271 1016