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.
Nelson Waithaka Gichuki
Associate
- +254 722 207 809
Membership in Professional Bodies
- Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
- Member, Law Society of Kenya (LSK)
- Member, East Africa Law Society (EALS)
- Member, Alliance High School Old Boys Club (AHSOBC)
- Member, LSK Nairobi Branch Environment & Lands Liaison Committee
- Certified in Internet Governance – Kenya School of Internet Governance (Distinction)
- Certified in Data Protection – Strathmore University (CIPIT) (Distinction)
Practice Areas
- 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
Notable Representations
Representative Clients
Languages
- English – Excellent
- Kiswahili – Excellent
Education
- Kenya School of Law – Postgraduate Diploma in Law
- University of Nairobi – Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Career
- January 2025- Present- Associate, LJA Associates LLP
- December 2023- December 2024- Legal Associate, Gitonga Mwangi & Company Advocates
- December 2022- November 2023- Legal Assistant, Gitonga Mwangi & Company Advocates
- May 2022- November 2022- Pupil, Gitonga Mwangi & Company Advocates
- January 2020- April 2020- Legal Intern, National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)
- April 2018- July 2018- Legal Intern, The Judiciary of Kenya