Walker Kontos
About Walker Kontos
Walker Kontos is a leading law firm with five lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers across seven practice areas. The firm's tenure with Best Lawyers began in 2008. Having lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers' Purely Peer Review® emphasizes the lawyers’ credibility and reputation for their practice amongst peers in their practice areas and regions. It displays professional validation of the legal talent that Walker Kontos has on its team. The firm has lawyers recognized in practice areas including: Banking Law, Finance Law, Media Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, and Real Estate Law.
These honors come directly from peer feedback, reflecting the strong regard other leading attorneys have for Walker Kontos' skill, advocacy, and commitment to clients.
Office Location:
- Nairobi, Kenya
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Alexandra Kontos is one of the founding members of Walker Kontos and is currently the Senior Partner of the Firm. She has qualified as an Advocate in three jurisdictions and has practised in Kenya as a corporate and commercial lawyer since 1979. Alexandra is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Kenya) Chapter as well as a Notary Public and Commissioner for Oaths. Alexandra specialises in corporate and commercial work with particular emphasis on mergers and acquisitions includin...
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