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Julia Mukami Kuria

Senior Partner

Head - Real Estate, Banking & Finance

LL.M, Dip (KSL), LL.B (Hons)

Seasoned real estate, banking, and finance lawyer advising developers, lenders, investors, and private clients on complex property and financing mandates.

Real Estate DevelopmentProperty FinancePrivate Clients

Profile Snapshot

Qualifications

LL.M, Dip (KSL), LL.B (Hons)

Advocate of the High Court of Kenya (2012)

13+ years post-admission experience

Academic Qualifications
  • LLM, International Corporate Governance and Financial Regulation - University of Warwick, (September 2010)
  • LLB (Hons) - University of Nairobi
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Law (ATP) - Kenya School of Law (2012)
juliamkuria@mukamikaranjalaw.co.ke

About Julia

Julia is a seasoned legal professional specializing in real estate, banking, and finance. A graduate of the University of Nairobi, she pursued her LLM at the University of Warwick in the United Kingdom, where she deepened her understanding of international legal frameworks and met her fellow partner, Karanja.

Before co-founding Mukami, Karanja & Co Advocates LLP, Julia built her career at Mboya Wangong'u Advocates, one of Kenya's leading law firms, rising to Senior Associate in the Real Estate, Banking & Finance Department. Over the years, she has advised a wide range of clients on complex property transactions, multi-million shilling developments, project financing, and securities matters, establishing a strong track record in the sector.

At the LLP, Julia combines her deep technical expertise with practical business insight to guide clients through the regulatory, transactional, and financing aspects of real estate and development projects, providing strategic counsel from inception to execution.

Designation

Senior Partner

Qualifications

LL.M, Dip (KSL), LL.B (Hons)

Professional Admission

Advocate of the High Court of Kenya

Signature Expertise

What clients rely on Julia for.

Real Estate Transactions
Banking & Finance
Project Financing
Securities & Security Structuring
Development Projects
Regulatory Property Advisory

Professional Experience

Key appointments and prior roles.

  • Senior Partner - Mukami, Karanja & Co Advocates LLP - January 2026 - To Date