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Advocacy & Drafting
Recognised for disciplined drafting and advisory contributions.
Associate Advocate
Sharon Wanga
Corporate & Commercial
Associate Advocate supporting corporate, commercial and advisory mandates across the firm's practice groups.
- Department
- Associate Advocate
- Bar
- High Court of Kenya
- Languages
- English · Kiswahili
Professional Overview
Beyond the title.
Associate Advocate strengthening the firm's corporate and commercial advisory output.
“Sharon believes great legal work begins with disciplined research and clean writing, every advice should be one the client can act on with confidence.”
Sharon is an Associate Advocate at Johnson & Partners Advocates LLP. She supports the firm's corporate, commercial and dispute resolution practices, contributing to transactional drafting, regulatory research and client advisory work.
She is known for diligent legal analysis, clear written advice and a collaborative approach across the firm's practice teams.
Leadership Philosophy
Sharon believes great legal work begins with disciplined research and clean writing, every advice should be one the client can act on with confidence.
Professional Focus
Associate Advocate mandates that combine technical command with commercial fluency.
Key Accomplishments
Contributes to drafting, research and advisory outputs across multiple practice areas.
Client Approach
Senior, hands-on counsel with direct contact from intake to closing.
Career History
A trajectory of consequential mandates.
- TodayAssociate Advocate · Johnson & Partners Advocates LLP
Supports transactional, advisory and dispute mandates across the firm's corporate and commercial practices.
- AdmissionAdvocate of the High Court of Kenya
Called to the Bar after completing the Advocate Training Programme at the Kenya School of Law.
- FoundationLL.B (Hons), University of Nairobi
Completed an undergraduate law degree focused on commercial and regulatory practice.
Qualifications & Education
Credentials that underwrite the counsel.
Academic
- LL.B (Hons), University of Nairobi
- Postgraduate Diploma, Kenya School of Law
Bar Admissions
- — High Court of Kenya
Memberships
- — Law Society of Kenya
Qualifications & Certifications
Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
Commissioner for Oaths
Expertise & Practice Areas
Where this counsel applies.
PRACTICE AREA
Corporate & Commercial
End-to-end counsel for the lifecycle of a modern African business.
EXPLOREPRACTICE AREA
Employment Law
Workforce counsel for employers operating to global standards.
EXPLOREPRACTICE AREA
Dispute Resolution
Considered, strategic and relentless when the matter goes to court.
EXPLOREAreas of Specialisation
Mergers, acquisitions and divestituresJoint ventures and shareholder arrangementsEmployment contracts, handbooks and policiesWorkforce restructuring and redundanciesCommercial litigation in the High Court and Court of AppealDomestic and international arbitration
Achievements & Recognition
Authority earned in the room.
Selected awards, appointments, speaking engagements and recognitions that have shaped this practice.
- AchievementContributes to drafting, research and advisory outputs across multiple practice areas.
- AchievementSupports senior counsel on corporate transactions and regulatory engagements.
- AchievementRecognised internally for diligence and clarity of written advice.
Awards & Certificates
Recognition, records and milestone proof points.
Beyond the Profile
Highlights, appearances & community.
Conferences, awards, speaking engagements and community work, moments from the practice.
In Conversation
Interviews, talks & appearances.
Selected video features from conferences, media interviews and firm-hosted briefings.
Direct Contact
Engage Sharon directly.
For confidential matters, write directly or book a consultation. All enquiries are handled with discretion.
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