Clients include entrepreneurs and business owners, family businesses and investors, many with international assets and family spread around the world.
We take the time to get to know our clients as we build long-standing relationships with them. Our aim is to help manage and protect their wealth for themselves and future generations, finding personalised solutions that are right for them.
We are adaptable. We can deal with the most delicate of family situations in a sensitive way; we can also be determined advocates of a client’s interests.
Our specialist private client lawyers can help you with a broad range of issues affecting your personal tax situation, your estate and your family’s inheritance.
We provide personalised, efficient and discreet advice no matter the issue. We offer a seamless service, drawing on the knowledge of other specialists within the firm to ensure our clients receive the very best advice.
We are well equipped to handle both domestic and international matters and are proud of our diverse client base.
Our Real Estate team act for many families on both commercial and residential property transactions. Commercial projects include hotels, restaurants, office and apartment blocks, retail parks, manufacturing, scientific and aviation facilities. Residential matters range from substantial Nairobi houses, luxury penthouses, country houses and landed estates to modern apartments for the younger generation.
Our team are known in the market for their diligence and commitment to our clients. Our clients and their lenders have remarked that our title investigations are some of the most thorough and detailed in the market.
Clients appreciate our ‘can do’ attitude to transactions to ensure the matters proceed as quickly and smoothly as possible. We are always on hand to provide advice when our clients need it. We work tirelessly to help secure our clients’ property and overcome challenges that may arise during the process.
The team will aim to protect our clients’ interests and structure the transaction in the most efficient way, working in conjunction with other practice areas within the firm: private client (tax), family, commercial, immigration and dispute resolution. We offer a truly personal service and bespoke legal solutions based on our multi-disciplinary expertise.
Our top ranked immigration team specialises in assisting high net worth individuals and their families looking to relocate to or remain in Kenya.
Our team can provide clear, pragmatic advice on the potential options available to investors, founders and owners looking to establish businesses in Kenya. We will advise on the best solution for you and your family, and can support you from initial planning through to obtaining your visas, permanent residence and Kenyan Citizenship.
Whilst a criminal investigation is the last thing anyone would expect, our unrivalled team of criminal defence lawyers can protect your rights when you need it most. We have been involved in the most significant serious crime cases of the last 7 years and are recognised as one of the leading practices in the country. We act for those subject to investigation and prosecution by agencies including the KRA, ODPP, EACC, KEMSA, and Insurance services.
We regularly advise clients facing extradition requests or INTERPOL red notices arising from commercial disputes or politically motivated persecution.
Our employment team advises and represents senior executives and board directors, partners, entrepreneurs, and high profile public figures throughout their employment journey, from negotiating the terms of a new contract through to exiting a role, and everything in between.
We maximise our clients' financial position by explaining and enforcing their legal rights and duties. We communicate clearly and listen carefully to our clients to ensure that we protect their interests and reach their goals. Drawing on many years of experience, and our commercial and strategic expertise, we help clients to resolve sensitive disputes creatively, and deliver results in line with their objectives.
Our specialist tax team is able to advise clients in a number of ways, including:
Issues around inheritance, wills, trusts or mental capacity can bring discord to families in jurisdictions across the world; with one of the most experienced private wealth disputes teams in the country, we can advise on all challenges that a client might face.
Our private wealth disputes lawyers are dedicated to providing tailored advice and support to individuals and families facing disputes over trusts, wills, estates, and other private wealth matters. We work closely with our clients to achieve the best possible outcome, whether through negotiation, mediation, or litigation.
Our private wealth lawyers offer a bespoke service tailored to your individual needs, ensuring that your wealth is protected and managed effectively. With extensive experience in advising high net worth individuals, we provide expert guidance on estate planning, tax mitigation, and wealth structuring.
Our team understands the importance of discretion and confidentiality, and we are committed to delivering exceptional service with a personal touch. Choose us for peace of mind and a comprehensive approach to managing your private wealth.
Our private wealth team bring together lawyers from our high-net worth individuals, private client, probate & estate planning, real estate, and corporate, commercial & finance teams. These lawyers work closely with our other practice areas when required, including dispute resolution, and criminal defence. This ensures that our clients receive a seamless, multi-disciplinary service, with the specialist advice at the right time.
Our expertise includes helping clients structure their wealth planning to protect against future threats such as divorce or creditor claims and increase tax efficiency. We also advise on lifetime gifts, estate planning and taxation issues, working closely with other advisers, such as financial advisers and accountants, to ensure all aspects are covered.
We recognise that going to court is not the answer to every problem and we will give clear and dispassionate advice on your options from the outset. We are ready to be measured and diplomatic, but will act with toughness in adversity as required.
Strategic legal counsel across East Africa, delivering practical solutions for businesses, families and institutions.