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30+Years of Excellence

A. M. Mbindyo & Company Advocates

The firm of A. M. Mbindyo & Company Advocates was established in 1994 and currently has 3 Partners, several associates, and a capable team of paralegal and support staff. We are a focused Kenyan law firm offering expert legal advice over a range of specialist practice areas with the ability and experience to advise on and execute complex international transactions.

At A. M. Mbindyo & Company Advocates, we strive to understand our clients' business in order that we satisfy and meet their objectives. We are continually developing new and more effective ways of delivering high quality legal and commercial advice. Our commercial and pragmatic approach demonstrates a genuine market commitment to the clients we serve in the industry sectors of Banking, Property, Manufacturing, Retailing, and Insurance.

We focus the firm's resources towards developing products and service delivery, which add value to our client's businesses. The firm also encourages its lawyers to take on pro bono work as part of its corporate social responsibility. The partners are affiliated to Kituo Cha Sheria (Legal Aid Centre), Federation of Women Lawyers (Fida-Kenya), and The Cradle.

  • Expert legal advice across specialist practice areas
  • Ability to advise on and execute complex international transactions
  • Commercial and pragmatic approach to client service
  • Industry expertise in Banking, Property, Manufacturing, Retailing, and Insurance
  • Pro bono work as part of corporate social responsibility
  • Affiliated to Kituo Cha Sheria, Fida-Kenya, and The Cradle

Our Core Values

All partners and staff are committed to a quality approach to the management of the firm and all client matters.

Getting It Right

We aim to get things right, first time and every time. Quality and accuracy are the foundation of our practice.

Prompt & Efficient

We aim to provide prompt, efficient and professional service to our clients at an appropriate cost.

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Transparent Communication

Clients will be informed of progress and any delays through regular reporting. Clients receive copies of all correspondence.

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Fair Pricing

Our charges are based on the Advocates Remuneration Order. We are always willing to discuss costs and provide estimates.

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Open Dialogue

We encourage clients to discuss any problems causing concern about how a matter is being handled.

Our Team

Meet the dedicated professionals who serve our clients with excellence.

Partners
Associates
Legal Interns
Support Staff
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Alphonce Muema Mbindyo

Managing Partner — Heads Litigation Department

An advocate of the High Court of Kenya admitted to the Bar in 1993. Has vast experience as a lawyer having worked in the private sector and private practice. A member of the International Bar Association and an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. Specializes in Corporate, Conveyancing and Commercial Law, Contracts, Privatization and International Law. Member of the Law Society of Kenya.

Admitted to the Bar: 1993
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Mrs. Josephine Wambua - Mongare

Partner — Heads Conveyance & Commercial Department

An advocate of the High Court of Kenya of Twenty Five (25) years standing, admitted to the Bar in 1991. A Certified Public Secretary. Has served in various Boards of Directors in Public & Private Companies and the NGO Sector. Currently Chairperson of Federation of Women Lawyers Kenya (Fida-Kenya) and sits at the Public Procurement and Appeals Review Board (PPARB). Expert in Commercial and Conveyancing law, Public Procurement and Investments law, Criminal and Civil Litigation. Listed as a Defence Counsel at the United Nations Tribunal for Rwanda (UNCTR), Arusha and the UN Tribunal for Sierra Leone. Member of the Continuing Legal Education Committee of the Law Society of Kenya.

Admitted to the Bar: 1991
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Jeniffer Kilonzo

Partner

An advocate of the High Court of Kenya admitted to the Bar in January 1993. A member of the East Africa Lawyers Association, the ICJ (Kenya Chapter), and the Commonwealth Lawyers Association. Well versed in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Mediation and case management skills. Specializes in Civil and Criminal Litigation, Insurance and Commercial Law.

Admitted to the Bar: 1993

Ms. Elizabeth Muthoni Karanja

Associate — Nairobi Office

An advocate of the High Court of Kenya admitted to the Bar in 2013. Undertaken a Diploma in Law at the Kenya School of Law. Mainly undertakes assignments and research in civil and commercial litigation & insurance law, adoption and family law matters, criminal defence work and drafting.

Michael Mutinda Mbuvi

Associate — Nairobi Office

An advocate of the High Court of Kenya admitted to the Bar in 2016. Undertaken a Diploma in Law at the Kenya School of Law. Mainly undertakes assignments and research in corporate & commercial law, negotiations mainly in debt recovery, personal injury claims and drafting.

Dennis Ochien'g Nyawade

Lawyer (Awaiting Admission) — Nairobi Office

Graduated from Moi University in 2013. Holding over with the firm, attached to the Nairobi office. Undertaken a Diploma in Law at the Kenya School of Law, awaiting admission to the bar. Mainly undertakes assignments and research in corporate & commercial law, negotiations mainly in debt recovery, personal injury claims and drafting.

Evelyn Mutheu

Legal Intern — Pupilage

Graduated from Catholic University of East Africa in 2016. Currently undertaking pupilage with the firm, pursuing a Diploma in Law at the Kenya School of Law. Mainly undertakes assignments and research in family law, adoption and succession matters, personal injury claims and drafting.

Edwin Muhota

Legal Intern — Holding Over

Graduated from Catholic University of East Africa in 2016. Holding over with the firm, attached to the Nairobi office. Undertaking a Diploma in Law at the Kenya School of Law, awaiting admission to the bar. Mainly undertakes assignments and research in corporate & commercial law, negotiations mainly in debt recovery and drafting.

Ferdinand Makani

Legal Intern — Pupilage

Graduated from University of Nairobi in 2016. Currently undertaking pupilage with the firm, pursuing a Diploma in Law at the Kenya School of Law. Mainly undertakes assignments and research in corporate & commercial law, negotiations mainly in debt recovery, personal injury claims and drafting.

Joseph Agwata

Legal Intern — Pupilage

Graduated from University of Nairobi in 2014. Currently undertaking pupilage with the firm. Completed a Diploma in Law at the Kenya School of Law. Mainly undertakes assignments and research in corporate & commercial law, negotiations mainly in debt recovery, personal injury claims and drafting.

Olieti Raphael Okubo

Legal Intern — Pupilage

Graduated from Mt. Kenya University in 2014. Currently undertaking pupilage with the firm. Completed a Diploma in Law at the Kenya School of Law. Mainly undertakes assignments and research in corporate & commercial law, negotiations mainly in debt recovery, personal injury claims and drafting.

Ms. Julian Ndunge Wambua

General Office Manager

Holds a Diploma in Business Management. In charge of client management and Human Resources. Also the office coordinator for new business and the various departments.

Grace Wanza Makato

Front Office Administrator & Receptionist

Holds a Certificate in Secretarial Studies. Currently the receptionist and secretary at our Nairobi office.

Ann Kemunto Nyakango

Conveyance Clerk & Court Process Server

Holds a Diploma in Paralegal Studies from School of Professional Studies and Kinyanjui Technical Training College. In charge of our conveyance registry in Nairobi, attending to registration of documents in various registries around the country.

Mark Maithya

Court Clerk & Process Server

In charge of our court registry in the Nairobi office.

Sony Right Holman

Office Messenger & Administrative Assistant

Attached to our Nairobi office.

Our Affiliations

The firm and its partners are affiliated with leading legal and human rights organizations.

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Kituo Cha Sheria

Legal Aid Centre — providing pro bono legal services to underserved communities.

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Fida-Kenya

Federation of Women Lawyers Kenya — advancing women's rights and gender justice.

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The Cradle

Children's rights organization — protecting the welfare and rights of children in Kenya.

Our Journey

Key milestones in the history of A. M. Mbindyo & Company Advocates.

1994

Firm Established

A. M. Mbindyo & Company Advocates founded by Alphonce Muema Mbindyo, beginning as a focused Kenyan law firm.

2000s

Growth & Expansion

The firm grows to 3 Partners, several associates, and a capable team of paralegal and support staff. Expansion into specialist practice areas.

2012

Machakos Branch Opened

Branch office established at Peter Mulei & Sons Building, 1st Floor, Mbolu Malu Street, Machakos to serve clients in the region.

Ongoing

Continued Excellence

The firm continues to serve a diverse client base including public institutions, private banks, insurance companies, and cooperative societies across Kenya and the East African Region.

Professional Indemnity Insurance

Your protection is our priority.

Comprehensive Professional Coverage

As a mandatory requirement of the Law Society of Kenya Licensing Rules, each Advocate carries a minimum insurance of Kshs. 2 million. However, A. M. Mbindyo & Company Advocates has taken a Professional Indemnity cover for:

Kshs. 50,000,000/-

with Heritage Insurance Company Limited. We are prepared to increase the same as the volume of work increases or as the client may require.