Nelson Waithaka Gichuki

Associate

Membership in Professional Bodies:

  • Law Society of Kenya (LSK)
  • East Africa Law Society (EALS)
  • Alliance High School Old Boys Club (AHSOBC)
  • LSK Nairobi Branch Environment & Lands Liaison Committee
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Nelson Waithaka is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a strong grounding in real estate, conveyancing, commercial transactions, and dispute resolution. He provides strategic legal support to a diverse portfolio of clients including corporates, individual investors and clients. At LJA Associates LLP, Nelson brings a meticulous, solutions-driven approach to legal matters, ensuring client interests are proactively protected while being committed to providing practical and efficient legal solutions.

His legal expertise is complemented by a passion for mentorship, community engagement, and promoting sustainable legal practices.

  • Conveyancing & Real Estate Law
  • Corporate & Commercial Law
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Data Privacy and Protection Law
  • Dispute Resolution & Litigation Support
  • Probate & Administration
  • Intellectual Property Law
  • English – High Proficiency
  • Kiswahili – High Proficiency
  • Kenya School of Law – Postgraduate Diploma in Law
  • University of Nairobi – Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
  • Certified in Internet Governance – Kenya School of Internet Governance (Distinction)
  • Certified in Data Protection – Strathmore University (CIPIT) (Distinction)

January 2025 – Present: LJA Associates LLP, Nairobi
Position: Associate

December 2023 – December 2024: Gitonga Mwangi & Company Advocates
Position: Legal Associate

December 2022 – November 2023: Gitonga Mwangi & Company Advocates
Position: Legal Assistant

May 2022 – November 2022: Gitonga Mwangi & Company Advocates
Position: Pupil

January 2020 – April 2020: National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)
Position: Legal Intern

April 2018 – July 2018: The Judiciary of Kenya
Position: Legal Intern