Balala & Abed Advocates is a Kenyan law firm situated in Mombasa County whose objective is to deliver competent, and practical legal services to meet the needs of the demanding.
Mr. Balala is the founder and Managing Partner at Balala and Abed Advocates. He is also a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators as well as the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries. He has previously served as a Chairman of the Mombasa Law Society, which is the Coast Chapter of the Law Society of Kenya and is the Former Chairman of the National Environment Tribunal.
His main areas of practice are Civil and Public interest Litigation, Commercial law, Corporate, Finance law and general Conveyance Practice. He also has curved a niche in arbitration where he has over the decades handled arbitral proceedings domestically, regionally and internationally
Besides practice he is a trustee of the Thune Foundation, a private heritage and cultural trust focused in preservation of Lamu’s historical and world heritage sites.
Vanessa Kanze is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, a Partner at Balala & Abed Advocates and an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
Her ability to calmly appreciate clients’ requirements, partnered with a flair for persuasive negotiation, arms her with two valuable skills that are crucial as a Commercial and conveyancing advocate.
As a seasoned legal professional specializing in Commercial Transactions, Vanessa is recognized as a trusted advisor at the intersection of law and business. She also plays a key role on land matters such as charges, change of user of property, sub- divisions and amalgamations of land, extension and renewal of leasehold titles, leases and licenses over land.
Zainab Fuad is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and an Associate at Balala & Abed Advocates.
Her major domains are conveyancing, commercial and corporate law. In conveyancing, she is instrumental to the firm in facilitating property transactions seamlessly.
Her excellent attention to detail and understanding of business laws is critical to securing our clients’ interests in commercial transactions.
Winnie Julu is a Litigation Associate at Balala & Abed Advocates. She is also an elected member of the Mombasa Law Society of Kenya. She is passionate and dedicated to providing exceptional legal services.
She specializes in civil and commercial litigation, employment law, professional negligence, constitutional law and judicial review, public procurement law, land, environmental law and occasionally criminal law.
Her effective litigation skills ensure that the interests of our local and foreign clients are safeguarded with care, confidence and attention to detail.
Njeri Ndegwa an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and an exceptional Litigation Associate at Balala & Abed Advocates renowned for her unwavering commitment to excellence and strong work ethic.
Her key area of interest and specialization include the law of probate and succession, Employment and Labour Relations law, Company Law, defamation law and she also has experience in facilitating negotiations through Alternative Dispute Resolution methods.
She is able to guide our clients with the care and attention to detail needed in the fields in which she specializes.
