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The home of smart legal solutions, delivered practically and efficiently, where every client decision is protected, every risk is anticipated, and every outcome advances your success.
About Us
ABA Limited Liability Partnership represents the evolution of legal excellence in Kenya. Originally established in 2020, we transformed into a Limited Liability Partnership in 2025 to better serve our clients’ diverse legal needs. This transformation reflects our commitment to continuous improvement and adaptability in an ever-changing legal landscape.
At ABA LLP, we have redefined what it means to provide legal services by placing our clients at the absolute center of everything we do. We understand that behind every legal matter is a person, a family, or a business with real concerns, aspirations, and challenges. Our approach goes beyond traditional legal advice – we partner with our clients to understand their unique circumstances, anticipate their needs, and deliver bespoke legal solutions that align with their goals.
Our client-centric philosophy means we don’t just react to legal problems; we proactively identify potential issues before they become costly disputes. We believe in building longterm relationships based on trust, transparency, and results. When you work with ABA LLP, you’re not just hiring lawyers, you’re gaining strategic partners who are invested in your success and committed to protecting your interests at every turn.
Our Vision
To be Kenya’s premier legal partner, positioned at the heart of every client’s success story – transforming legal challenges into strategic advantages through innovative risk management, comprehensive contract protection, and efficient dispute resolution that consistently delivers win-win outcomes.
Our Mission
We exist to shield our clients from legal risks before they materialize, resolve disputes with efficiency and creativity when they arise, and manage legal complexities with such precision that our clients can focus entirely on achieving their goals with complete peace of mind.
Core Values
Client First Excellence
Integrity & Transparency
Proactive Partnership
Smart Innovation
Meet the Team
Javan is a distinguished Founding Partner at ABA Advocates LLP, where heis a leading authority in civil and commercial dispute resolution.
Bob Javan Otieno
Abdulfatah is a distinguished Founding Partner at ABA Advocates LLP, where he specializes in Litigation and Conveyancing.
Abdifatah Mohamed Abdikeir
Our Practice Areas
Our multidisciplinary expertise spans diverse areas of law, providing clients with comprehensive legal solutions
Election Petitions
We offer effective legal representation when your fundamental rights are violated or government actions affect you unfairly. We challenge government decisions, policies, or laws that violate constitutional principles, helping individuals and organizations hold public institutions accountable. We protect your constitutional rights through strategic court proceedings and ensure justice is served when public authorities overstep their boundaries.
Constitutional Petitions
We offer effective legal representation when your fundamental rights are violated or government actions affect you unfairly. We challenge government decisions, policies, or laws that violate constitutional principles, helping individuals and organizations hold public institutions accountable. We protect your constitutional rights through strategic court proceedings and ensure justice is served when public authorities overstep their boundaries.
Employment & Labor Law
We offer comprehensive legal services covering all aspects of employer-employee relationships, including hiring practices, workplace rights, termination procedures, and dispute resolution. Whether you’re an employer needing compliant policies or an employee facing workplace violations, we help you navigate employment contracts, disciplinary procedures, compensation disputes, and workplace discrimination issues with confidence and clarity.
Civil & Criminal Litigation
We represent clients in civil disputes between private parties seeking monetary compensation or specific actions, such as contract breaches or personal injury claims. We also provide criminal defense services for those facing charges brought by the state. We ensure your rights are fully protected throughout every stage of the legal process, fighting tirelessly for the best possible outcome in your case.
Immigration Law
We provide expert guidance on all matters related to who can enter, stay, and work in Kenya, as well as how Kenyan citizens can travel or relocate abroad. We assist with visa applications, work permits, citizenship applications, deportation defense, and family reunification cases. We also help businesses navigate complex immigration requirements for their international employees.
Conveyancing Law
We handle all aspects of property transactions, guiding you through the legal process of transferring ownership from one party to another. We manage property purchases, sales, leases, and mortgage transactions by conducting thorough due diligence, preparing precise legal documents, and ensuring clear title transfer. We also resolve property disputes, address zoning issues, and support real estate development projects.
Commercial & Corporate Law
We offer complete business legal services focusing on company formation, operations, and transactions. We help you establish companies, draft shareholder agreements, handle mergers and acquisitions, ensure regulatory compliance, and address corporate governance issues. Whether you’re starting a business or managing complex corporate transactions, we provide the comprehensive legal support you need to succeed.
Aviation Law
We specialize in all aspects of aircraft operations, from passenger rights to airline regulations and aircraft transactions. We handle matters involving flight delays, passenger compensation, aircraft purchases or leases, aviation insurance, regulatory compliance, and accident investigations. We bring deep understanding of both international and domestic aviation regulations to protect your interests in this specialized field.
Oil & Gas
We offer specialized legal services covering the exploration, extraction, and distribution of petroleum resources. We assist with licensing agreements, joint ventures, environmental compliance, and contract negotiations with international oil companies. We handle regulatory matters and resolve disputes arising from oil and gas operations while providing strategic advice on energy policy matters.
Tax Dispute Resolution & Consultancy
We deliver comprehensive tax solutions spanning strategic planning, compliance advisory, and dispute resolution. Our practice covers the full spectrum of tax matters, from proactive structuring and risk assessment to representing clients in audits, objections, appeals, and litigation before tax authorities and tribunals. With deep knowledge of Kenya’s tax framework and extensive experience in complex tax controversies, we help businesses and individuals navigate tax challenges confidently, minimize exposure, and achieve favorable outcomes.