Bio

Adil Khawaja is a partner at Dentons Hamilton Harrison & Mathews, and a leading name in the real estate, environmental and planning industry, and commercial litigation and dispute resolution circles. He advises investors, high net worth clients, companies and the Government of Kenya. His experience includes advising on a multitude of complex commercial and residential land transactions that includes: the development of Kenya’s first grade “A” logistic and distribution Warehouse Park; eco-conveyancing for clients in the tourism sector; complicated land control issues, company restructuring and environmental policy issues for the Government of Kenya. Adil’s vast experience has seen him repeatedly clinch the Band 1 ranking from Chambers and Partners the world’s leading directory of lawyers, where his clients gave a sterling review in this year’s ranking and said Adil is “my go-to adviser for all matters and has a presence about him that puts me at ease. He has an unparalleled understanding of the market and always provides practical advice." Adil’s clients also remarked in this year’s Legal 500 that Adil’s “knowledge of the Kenyan and global environment is a great strength of the firm”. Adil regularly advises investors who are keen on investing not only in Africa but globally and foreign companies that conduct business in Kenya, as well as Kenyan corporations that conduct business abroad. He is highly recognised in Kenyan’s business circles for his legal expertise and holds board positions in various companies. Adil is also active in the wildlife and environmental conservation space. He is an executive member of the Nairobi Arboretum Conservancy Community Forest Association. He has also served as a director on the National Environment Council, a Trustee to the Friends of Conservation and Care for the Wild Kenya, as well as the Kenya Wildlife Service. Adil was awarded the Moran of the Order of the Burning Spear (MBS) by the President of the Republic of Kenya in 2022.