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Yusuf Swaleh Kibichi Managing Partner

Membership

a. Law Society of Kenya.
b. East Africa Law Society.
c. Commonwealth Lawyers Association.
d. Law society of Kenya, Nairobi Chapter.

Accolades

Yusuf has been recognized for being one of the 100 influential and inspirational Kenyan Muslims in the year 2023 in the category of Law and Academia.

Yusuf is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and the Managing Partner in the firm. He is also the Partner in charge of Commercial and Dispute Resolution Department.

Yusuf holds a Bachelor of Law Degree from Moi University and a Postgraduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law. Yusuf further holds a Diploma in Islamic Banking and Finance from Umma University. He is currently undertaking his master’s degree in Law at The Liverpool John Moores University.

He has previously worked for Tororei and Company Advocates where he focused on Banking and Finance, Commercial transactions, Real Estate and Property Law. He later transitioned to Ali and Company Advocates where he then developed an interest in General Litigation, Islamic Banking and Finance law as well as various aspects of Sharia Law. He has over the years undoubtedly harnessed his skills in the said areas.

Yusuf sits at the Nairobi Kadhi’s Court Bar-Bench Committee as a member. He equally sits at Nairobi Children’s Court, Milimani bar-bench committee. He is a Commissioner for Oaths, Notary Public and a Certified Mediator.

He possesses vast knowledge and experience in Legal Compliance and Audit. He is also passionate about providing Legal Aid as well as Corporate Social Responsibility.

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Tel: 254705443999
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LITIGATION EXPERIENCE HIGLIGHTS

  1. Successfully handled several complex matrimonial finance and Islamic divorces.
  2. Handled several human rights law cases including petitions where he successfully represented Members of the Kenya Air force who were unlawfully incarcerated and discharged from the forces in relation to the 1982 coup.
  3. Represented top-tier companies and individuals at the Employment and Labour Relations Court and Environment and Land Court.
  4. Successfully acted for a Shariah compliant financial institution in a recovery claim.
  5. Successfully prosecuted and defended running down matters at the chief magistrate courts, superior courts, and Appellate courts.
  6. Involved in matters at the various tribunals in Kenya including but not limited to the Co-operatives Tribunal, Micro and Small Enterprise Tribunal, Rent Tribunal and the Business Premises Rent Tribunal.
  7. Participated in Public interest litigation matters against institutions where the clients were discriminated on account of their religion.

TRANSACTIONS EXPERIENCE HIGLIGHTS

  1. Acting for the Landlords of one of the pioneer malls in Kenya in preparation and negotiation of leases.
  2. Acted for Landowners and investors and drafted joint venture agreements for mixed development.
  3. Acted for several clients in acquisition and disposal of residential and commercial off plan developments.
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