Abduljabar Ismail Adam

Abduljabar Ismail Adam

Associate

LLB – Riara University, Post Graduate Diploma in Law – Kenya School of Law, Advocate of the High Court of Kenya Member – Law Society of Kenya

Ismail is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with experience in corporate-commercial law, M&A, private equity, IP, and real estate. He advises on business setup, regulatory compliance, and has worked on high-profile finance and land matters.

Email Address
ia@africalawpartners.com
Phone Number
+254 723 026203

Overview

Ismail is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with experience in corporate-commercial law, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, joint ventures, and intellectual property. He also advises on real estate, finance, and banking matters, having participated in several high-profile transactions.

He regularly advises local and international clients on business setup, licensing, regulatory compliance, competition law, and intellectual property rights. His attention to detail and broad legal exposure make him a valuable asset in transactional and advisory work.

Experience

  1. Mergers & Acquisitions – Participated in acquisition transactions, including conducting legal due diligence and advising on transaction completion.

  2. Regulatory Advisory – Advised a foreign telecommunications company on licensing requirements and minimum local shareholding in Kenya.

  3. Competition Law – Conducted competition due diligence to assess compliance with the Competition Act.

  4. Business Setup – Assisted local and foreign clients with company incorporation, registration, and structuring in Kenya.

  5. Intellectual Property – Advised on the registration of trademarks, patents, copyrights, and industrial designs with KIPI.

  6. Trusts & Regulatory Compliance – Involved in establishing and managing trusts and advising on applicable legal frameworks.

  7. Banking & Finance – Drafted and registered security documents including charges, debentures, and guarantees for financial institutions.

  8. Land & Conveyancing – Monitored developments under the National Land Information Management System (Ardhisasa) and advised financial institutions on land law changes.