Advocates & Legal Consultants
A premier Kenyan law firm providing exceptional legal and business advisory services to local and international clients across East Africa.
About the Firm
Founded in Nairobi, Kimtai Advocates has grown into one of Kenya's most respected full-service law firms. We combine deep local knowledge with international standards to deliver results that matter — for individuals, SMEs, and multinational corporations alike.
Our team of advocates brings together diverse expertise spanning corporate law, dispute resolution, real estate, banking, and more — giving clients a single trusted partner for all their legal needs.
Discover Our StoryEvery matter is handled directly by a senior partner, ensuring consistent, high-calibre advice from start to finish.
Strong networks across East and Southern Africa with correspondent firms in 20+ jurisdictions.
We understand business. Our advice is practical, timely, and focused on your commercial outcomes.
What We Do
Mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate restructuring, and commercial agreements for businesses of all sizes.
Property transactions, title searches, lease agreements, and development finance across Kenya.
Civil and commercial litigation, arbitration, mediation, and enforcement of judgements.
Loan structuring, securities regulation, project finance, and debt restructuring.
Employment contracts, retrenchment, industrial disputes, and workplace compliance policy.
Divorce, child custody, matrimonial property, adoption, and succession planning.
Trade mark registration, copyright protection, licensing, and IP enforcement.
Criminal defence, bail applications, fraud and corruption cases, and appeals.
Work permits, residency, citizenship applications, and diaspora legal services.
Oil, gas, renewables, mining licences, and environmental compliance in East Africa.
Our People
Senior Partner
Senior Counsel & Founding Partner
Partner
Managing Partner
Partner
Partner — Dispute Resolution
Partner
Partner — Real Estate & Conveyancing
Our Insights
A deep analysis of the key provisions affecting companies, dividend taxation, and cross-border transactions following passage of the Finance Act 2025. Our corporate team explains what changed and what businesses need to do now.
Updated guidance on statutory notice periods, severance pay, and union consultation obligations for employers undergoing workforce restructuring in Kenya.
What land developers and buyers should know about the digitised title issuance process, updated search fees, and the new National Title Information Database (NTID).
Get in Touch
Our partners are available for a confidential consultation. No obligation.
Find Us
Office Address
Upper Hill Chambers, 5th Floor
Longonot Road, Upper Hill, Nairobi
Phone
+254 708 100 200
+254 20 272 0000
info@kimtaiadvocates.co.ke
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