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Public Law Practice
Recognised for principled handling of constitutional and devolution matters.
Partner
Topua Lesinko
Constitutional, Corporate & Public Law
Partner. Advises on constitutional law, M&A, public procurement and election disputes across Kenya and the region.
- Department
- Partner
- Bar
- High Court of Kenya
- Languages
- English · Kiswahili · Maa
Professional Overview
Beyond the title.
Partner working at the intersection of corporate transactions and constitutional, devolution and public-procurement matters.
“Topua believes the best counsel reads the commercial picture and the public-interest picture at once, then chooses a path that is principled, resilient and clearly explainable to clients.”
Topua is a Partner of Johnson & Partners Advocates, LLP and an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya. He holds an LL.B from the University of Nairobi with a specialisation in Public Finance Law.
His practice spans Constitutional Law, Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate Commercial Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Public Procurement Law, Election Disputes, Devolution Law and International Criminal Law, a blend that lets him move fluently between boardroom strategy and matters of public interest.
Leadership Philosophy
Topua believes the best counsel reads the commercial picture and the public-interest picture at once, then chooses a path that is principled, resilient and clearly explainable to clients.
Professional Focus
Partner mandates that combine technical command with commercial fluency.
Key Accomplishments
Advises on Constitutional Law and election-related disputes alongside complex commercial transactions.
Client Approach
Senior, hands-on counsel with direct contact from intake to closing.
Career History
A trajectory of consequential mandates.
- TodayPartner · Johnson & Partners Advocates, LLP
Leads constitutional, M&A, public procurement, devolution and election-dispute mandates for institutional and public-sector clients.
- PracticeCorporate & Commercial Counsel
Advises sponsors and boards on mergers, acquisitions, shareholder arrangements and transaction structuring.
- PracticePublic Law & Devolution
Supports county governments, agencies and private parties on devolution-related disputes and policy implementation.
- PracticeAlternative Dispute Resolution
Conducts mediation and arbitration on commercial, procurement and public-sector disagreements.
- AdmissionAdvocate of the High Court of Kenya
Called to the Bar after completing the Advocate Training Programme at the Kenya School of Law.
Qualifications & Education
Credentials that underwrite the counsel.
Academic
- LL.B (Hons), Public Finance Law specialisation. University of Nairobi
- Postgraduate Diploma, Kenya School of Law
Bar Admissions
- — High Court of Kenya
Memberships
- — Law Society of Kenya
- — East Africa Law Society
Qualifications & Certifications
Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
Commissioner for Oaths
Accredited in Alternative Dispute Resolution
Expertise & Practice Areas
Where this counsel applies.
PRACTICE AREA
Corporate & Commercial
End-to-end counsel for the lifecycle of a modern African business.
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Dispute Resolution
Considered, strategic and relentless when the matter goes to court.
EXPLOREPRACTICE AREA
Alternative Justice Systems
Honouring Article 159 of the Constitution , traditional, informal and restorative justice.
EXPLOREAreas of Specialisation
Mergers, acquisitions and divestituresJoint ventures and shareholder arrangementsCommercial litigation in the High Court and Court of AppealDomestic and international arbitrationAJS process design and policy advisoryCouncil of elders engagement
Achievements & Recognition
Authority earned in the room.
Selected awards, appointments, speaking engagements and recognitions that have shaped this practice.
- AchievementAdvises on Constitutional Law and election-related disputes alongside complex commercial transactions.
- AchievementGuides clients through public procurement reviews and devolution-linked regulatory matters.
- AchievementBrings International Criminal Law sensitivity to high-profile cross-jurisdictional engagements.
- AchievementTrusted by boards for measured, public-interest-aware corporate advice.
Awards & Certificates
Recognition, records and milestone proof points.
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Corporate Transactions
Acknowledged for disciplined M&A and procurement advisory work.
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.
Publications & Insights
From the desk of Topua.
Legal Update
Kenya Data Protection: What Boards Should Action in 2026
ODPC enforcement trends, DPIA expectations and the privacy posture every Kenyan board should be reviewing this quarter.
12 Apr 2026READ
Legal Update
Real Estate Title Diligence: New Registry Practice Notes
The Lands Registry has issued fresh practice notes , here is what conveyancers should adjust immediately.
8 Feb 2026READ
Thought Leadership
IP Enforcement Across African Markets: A Coordinated Strategy
Trademark, copyright and anti-counterfeiting actions only work when sequenced regionally. Here is how.
25 Jan 2026READ
Direct Contact
Engage Topua directly.
For confidential matters, write directly or book a consultation. All enquiries are handled with discretion.
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