Joseph Githaiga

With over 20 years of experience in corporate law and compliance, I provide strategic legal guidance across transactions, regulation, and governance. My approach is client-centric, solutions-driven, and always grounded in integrity.

Joseph is an accomplished corporate lawyer and compliance professional with over 20 years of post-admission experience.

His expertise spans a wide range of areas, including transactions (M&A, corporate restructuring, and project finance), regulation (data protection and privacy, financial services regulation, corporate governance) and general corporate and commercial law.

A visionary leader and seasoned legal professional, Joseph is recognised for his exceptional leadership and strategic acumen. He inspires teams to excel and fosters a culture of collaboration, integrity and excellence. With a client-centric approach and a global perspective, Joseph delivers tailored solutions that meet the diverse needs of clients across borders. Committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and ethics, Joseph is dedicated to driving success and achieving results for his clients and the firm.

Prior to co-founding the Spencer West office in Kenya in 2024, Joseph led PwC Kenya’s inaugural legal advisory and consulting business, Legal Business Solutions, which he set up in 2017. He also spent 8 years as an in-house counsel for two of Australia’s premier financial institutions, 4 years with a leading Agrican law firm, and 4 years with a major emerging markets banking group where he acted as legal counsel and compliance expert.