OLM Law Advocates LLP

The Region’s Benchmark
For Complex Legal Work


Nairobi-based. East Africa-focused. Internationally fluent.

20+Years of Combined Partner Experience
500+Complex Matters Handled
20Practice Areas
4+East African Countries Served
15+Expert Advocates

A full-service firm
built for complex work

Established in Nairobi, OLM Law Advocates LLP brings together partners and advocates with deep transactional, regulatory and dispute experience. We act for multinational corporations, financial institutions, state corporations and high-growth businesses navigating Kenya's legal and regulatory landscape.

Our model is straightforward: partner-led engagement, commercial advice and fast turnaround. Clients receive direct access to the advocate responsible for their matter.

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20 Practice Areas
12 Industry Sectors
15+ Advocates
4 Languages Served

What guides every mandate

01

Integrity

We advise clients with complete candour. We tell you what you need to hear — including when the answer is not what you hoped for.

02

Technical Excellence

We maintain the highest standards of legal craft. Our work is rigorously researched, clearly structured and commercially grounded.

03

Client-Centred Service

Every matter is different. We tailor our advice to each client's circumstances, risk appetite and commercial objectives.

04

Commercial Judgement

We understand that legal advice is only useful if it is actionable. We balance legal risk with commercial reality in every recommendation.

Partner-led. Commercially-driven.

Our partners bring deep sector knowledge, sharp commercial judgement and a genuine commitment to client outcomes.

John Maina

John Maina

Senior Partner

Kenneth Likoko

Kenneth Likoko

Partner

Winnie Moige

Winnie Moige

Partner

Andrew Mochu

Andrew Mochu

Partner

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High-stakes matters
across East Africa

A selection of complex mandates handled by OLM Law across practice areas and sectors.

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M&A

Advised on cross-border acquisition of a leading East African fintech platform

Acting for an international private equity acquirer on its acquisition of a regulated payment services provider in Kenya and Uganda.

Banking & Finance

Structured a USD 45M syndicated facility for infrastructure development

Advising the lending syndicate on security, regulatory compliance and drawdown mechanics for a Nairobi infrastructure project.

Dispute Resolution

Successfully defended a state corporation in a multi-jurisdictional commercial arbitration

Acting as lead Kenya counsel in an ICC arbitration involving claims exceeding USD 20M.

Insights from our practice

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Legal Articles

Kenya’s Revised Telecommunications Licensing Framework

What the new Network Facilities Provider structure means for infrastructure providers

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Insights

Navigating the PPP Act Kenya 2021: A Practical Map of the Pipeline

A practical guide to the PPP Act Kenya 2021 for in-house counsel — institutional framework, procurement tracks, bankability and dispute resolution.

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Insights

How Tax Disputes Work in Kenya: From Objection to the Tax Appeals Tribunal

A practical guide to the tax appeals tribunal Kenya process, from KRA objection through Tribunal hearing, High Court appeal and ADR strategy.

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Ready to discuss a matter?

Our team is available to advise on new and ongoing matters. Contact us to arrange a consultation.