Dahir Affey Abdullahi& Associates · Advocates LLP
Our Team

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Accomplished advocates and consultants who are leaders in their fields, united by a passion for justice and a shared commitment to excellence.

The Partners

Leadership with conviction.

Abdulhakim Dahir
Managing Partner

Abdulhakim Dahir

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Managing Partner

Abdulhakim Dahir

Abdulhakim is the visionary leader and Managing Partner of the firm. He provides strategic oversight on all major matters and is renowned for his sharp analytical mind, his mastery of constitutional arguments and his ability to navigate complex legal and regulatory frameworks.

He has successfully represented clients before the Environment and Land Court, the High Court and the Court of Appeal. A sought-after speaker at legal forums, he is widely respected for mentoring young lawyers. His reputation rests on a simple premise: clarity in chaos and victory in the courtroom.

Areas of focus

Constitutional LawLand DisputesJudicial ReviewCorporate Governance
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Abdulwaheed Affey
Partner

Abdulwaheed Affey

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Abdulwaheed Affey

Abdulwaheed brings a perspective few advocates can claim: a panoramic view of the law shaped by international diplomacy and legislative drafting, gained before he entered private practice.

A commercial law expert known for aggressive, strategic advocacy, meticulous preparation and compelling oratory, he is the firm's lead architect for high-stakes commercial disputes. He is passionate about access to justice and frequently takes on pro bono matters.

Areas of focus

Commercial LitigationInternational LawLegislative DraftingArbitration & Mediation
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Omar Farouq Maalim
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Omar Farouq Maalim

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Omar Farouq Maalim

Omar is a vibrant litigator whose energy in the courtroom is matched only by his skill at the negotiating table. He is widely recognised as an expert negotiator in complex commercial transactions, corporate restructuring and infrastructure projects.

He specialises in the structuring, negotiation and implementation of Public-Private Partnerships, and has advised government agencies, multinationals and development finance institutions on concession agreements, risk allocation and project finance.

Areas of focus

PPP & InfrastructureProject FinanceNegotiationRegulatory Compliance
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Maryam Maalim Abdullahi
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Maryam Maalim Abdullahi

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Maryam Maalim Abdullahi

Maryam is the firm's authority on the bedrock of investment: property and land law. She is exceptionally well-versed in the land and environmental laws of Kenya and leads the firm's corporate and commercial practice.

Known for due diligence that leaves no stone unturned, she advises local and international clients on property transactions, land-holding company formations, real-estate M&A, joint ventures and restructuring.

Areas of focus

Land & Property LawEnvironmental LawCorporate & CommercialReal Estate M&A
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