Meet the Team
Mursal Hajj & Company Advocates is led by a team combining legal expertise with commercial and international experience. Each member brings a distinct area of specialization, working collaboratively to deliver strategic, well-rounded advice to our clients.
Partner
Dr. Ahmed Yassin Jelle
Partner & Advocate, International Trade Law
- International Trade
- Constitutional Law
Partner
Mursal Hajj Ali
Managing Partner
+254 720 201 009
Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a multidisciplinary background in law, taxation, accounting and business. His practice spans dispute resolution, commercial transactions, regulatory matters and strategic legal advisory, bringing together legal analysis with a practical understanding of business and financial issues.
Biography
Mursal Hajj Ali is the Managing Partner of Mursal Hajj & Company Advocates, where he provides strategic leadership and oversees the firm’s legal practice and professional standards.
Mursal brings extensive experience in litigation, commercial advisory, taxation, and regulatory matters. His approach to legal practice combines strong advocacy, analytical precision, and practical commercial insight, enabling him to provide effective legal solutions to individuals, businesses, and institutions.
In addition to his legal practice, Mursal has significant experience in corporate leadership and strategic management, having previously served in senior leadership roles within multinational organizations. This experience provides him with a deep understanding of business operations, regulatory environments, and the legal challenges faced by modern enterprises.
Client Relationships
Mursal is known for building strong and trusted relationships with clients. He takes a proactive approach to understanding clients’ legal and business needs, enabling him to provide tailored legal advice and effective representation. Clients value his accessibility, responsiveness, and commitment to delivering practical legal solutions that achieve meaningful results.
Having previously led corporate operations in volatile and emerging markets, he possesses a deep understanding of business risk, regulatory environments, and strategic decision-making — enabling him to provide legal advice that is both commercially practical and strategically informed.
Practice Area Expertise
- Litigation and Dispute Resolution
- Corporate and Commercial Law
- Real Estate and Property Law
- Tax and Regulatory Advisory
- Commercial Recovery and Debt Enforcement
- Personal Injury and Insurance Claims
Education
- Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
- Postgraduate Diploma in Law — Kenya School of Law
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) — University of Nairobi
- Certified Public Accountant — CPA(K)
- Certified Information Systems Auditor — ISACA
- Master's Degree in Tax Administration and Customs — KESRA
- Bachelor of Arts, Economics, Politics & Psychology — University of Nairobi
Advocate & Partner
Dr. Ahmed Yassin Jelle
Partner & Advocate, International Trade Law
+254 715 951 111
A specialist in International Trade Law, with extensive academic and professional expertise in cross-border trade regulation, international commercial frameworks, and regulatory compliance.
Biography
Dr. Ahmed Yassin Jelle is a Partner at Mursal Hajj & Company Advocates. In addition to his international specialization, he possesses deep familiarity with Kenya’s domestic legal environment, having practiced with leading law firms including Anjarwalla & Khanna and Kaplan & Stratton.
This experience bridges international legal scholarship with practical advisory work, enabling him to assist both domestic and international clients operating in complex legal environments.
Areas of Expertise
- International Trade and Cross-Border Regulation
- Constitutional and Administrative Law
Prior Experience
- Anjarwalla & Khanna
- Kaplan & Stratton
Consultant
J. Diro
Legal Consultant
A highly knowledgeable legal consultant with over ten years of experience in corporate law, specializing in compliance and risk management.
Biography
Mr. Diro is a legal consultant at Mursal Hajj & Company Advocates with over ten (10) years of experience in corporate law. He specializes in providing strategic advice on compliance and risk management matters, with expertise extending to contract review, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance.
He takes a strategic approach to legal consulting, understanding the unique needs and goals of each client, collaborating closely with them to analyze operations, identify legal risks, and develop tailored compliance strategies.
Mr. Diro is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with over ten (10) years of practice.
Areas of Expertise
- Corporate Law
- Compliance
- Risk Management
Education
- Graduate — Makerere University
- MBA, Strategic Management — Africa Nazarene University
- Postgraduate Diploma — Kenya School of Law