KAN Advocates LLP

Commissioners for Oaths
and
Notaries Public.

13+
Years in Practice
14
Practice Areas
6
Specialist Advocates
Law
Civil
& Criminal Litigation
Corporate
& Commercial Law
ADR
Arbitration & Mediation
Gavel

"Our organisational culture is founded upon the pillars of professionalism, client-focused solutions and effective, competent representation."

Who We Are

A Firm Built on
Legal Excellence

KAN Advocates LLP has carved a distinct reputation for legal excellence since its establishment in 2012. Our team of partners, associates, and researchers brings considerable depth of experience to every mandate, navigating the nuances of Kenyan law with precision and purpose.

We combine and leverage these capabilities for the best outcomes for our clients, continually growing and expanding our reach to an ever-broadening client base spanning individuals, corporates, and institutions.

Our practice spans corporate and commercial law, civil and criminal litigation, real estate, energy, employment, family, and public law, backed by a strong commitment to alternative dispute resolution.

What We Do

Our Practice Areas

Our attorneys are authorities in their respective fields, highly sought after for the practical, innovative solutions they bring to every matter. We operate across fourteen core practice areas, each led by specialists with deep sectoral knowledge.

14
Areas of Practice
01
Corporate & Commercial Law
Commercial contract drafting, mergers & acquisitions, company incorporation, venture capital, franchise agreements, and company secretarial services. Full compliance with the Companies Act and Competition Act.
02
Civil Litigation
Judicial review, constitutional petitions, personal injury, fundamental rights, insurance litigation, employment disputes, and succession matters before all superior courts.
03
Criminal Litigation
Criminal investigations, bail applications, prosecutions, trial representation, appeals before the High Court and Court of Appeal, white collar crime, fraud, corruption, money laundering, cybercrime, regulatory offences, criminal liability advisory and post-conviction relief.
04
Conveyancing, Property & Land Law
Representing developers and purchasers of commercial and residential properties. Real estate development advisory, joint ventures, landlord-tenant leases, and management company establishment.
04
Banking & Finance
Financing and refinancing agreements, syndicated loans, securities drafting, AML and terrorism financing compliance, and fintech sector advisory tailored to Kenya's rapidly evolving landscape.
06
Employment, Labour & Immigration
Redundancies, termination, employment contracts, staff policy manuals, work permits, special passes, Employee Share Ownership Plans, and cross-border movement compliance.
07
Energy Law
Fuel supply agreements, EPC & O&M contracts, power purchase agreements, geothermal, solar and wind energy advisory, and regulatory approvals under Kenya's energy regulatory framework.
08
Aviation Law
Aircraft purchase, lease and finance agreements, ground handling contracts, ICAO compliance, civil aviation licensing, and East African Community & COMESA regional cooperation advisory.
09
Family & Succession Law
Adoption, divorce, child custody, succession planning, estate administration, prenuptial agreements, trusts, and mediation, handled with empathy and professional discretion.
10
Regulatory Law
Applications before the Competition Authority, Capital Markets Authority, Insurance Regulatory Authority, Energy Regulatory Commission, and NEMA compliance across all regulated sectors.
11
Fintech & Digital Finance
Payment systems, mobile money platforms, digital lending, crowdfunding, embedded finance and fintech partnerships. We combine legal precision with commercial practicality for innovators, investors and institutions scaling within evolving regulatory frameworks.
12
Digital Assets & Blockchain
Cryptocurrencies, tokenised assets, blockchain ventures, smart contracts, virtual asset compliance, AML obligations and consumer protection. Strategic counsel to help clients navigate uncertainty and capitalise on opportunities in the digital economy.
13
Intellectual Property
Trademarks, patents, copyright, industrial designs, IP registration and protection, licensing and assignments, IP due diligence, counterfeiting and piracy, domain name disputes, IP litigation and enforcement before the Kenya Industrial Property Institute and all levels of court.
14
Oil & Gas
Practical, commercially-aware counsel for the oil and gas industry: contracts, licensing, environmental obligations, due diligence, project financing, compliance and dispute resolution. Sound advice grounded in commercial reality and tailored to the demands of the energy sector.
What Drives Us

Our Goals & Values

Legal Excellence
We combine local expertise with a global perspective to expand access to high-quality legal services for individuals, companies, and organisations across Kenya and the region.
Client-First Approach
Our clients' interests are our top priority. We ensure effective and competent representation while building strong, lasting relationships grounded in professional ethics.
Generational Dynamics
We blend the enthusiasm of young legal minds with the wisdom and experience of our seasoned advocates, ensuring ethical mentorship and a firm that withstands the test of time.
Operational Sustainability
We are committed to going the extra mile, continually evolving to meet the demands of a technologically globalising legal landscape while maintaining the highest professional standards.
Mediation

"We believe our clients deserve nothing but the best in a continually evolving and technologically globalising legal landscape."

KAN Advocates LLP
The People

Our Team

KAN Advocates LLP has been operational since 2012, bringing together a distinguished group of legal minds. Each member brings specialist expertise and a commitment to delivering outcomes that exceed expectations.

KK
Kimani Kinyanjui
Managing Partner
Head: Litigation & Dispute Resolution
ANK
Andrew Njenga Kiarie
Partner
Head: Commercial & Real Estate; Certified Professional Mediator
BA
Brian Amadi
Partner
Head: Corporate & Commercial; Oil & Gas
DMK
Dennis M. Kinoti
Associate Advocate
Litigation & Commercial
ANK
Anthony Ngugi Karanja
Associate Advocate
Regulatory, Advisory & Intellectual Property
WN
Wanjiru Njuguna
Associate Advocate
Litigation, Employment, Labour & Immigration

Beyond the Courtroom: Smarter Resolution

KAN Advocates LLP is committed to providing clients with affordable and practical alternatives to litigation. Our attorneys are highly skilled in representing clients before arbitral tribunals, and our mediators bring structured, principled resolution to complex disputes, faster and at lower cost.

Arbitration Mediation Negotiation Conciliation
Find Us

Begin Your
Legal Journey

We are ready to listen, advise, and act. Reach out to schedule a consultation with one of our specialist advocates at our Nairobi offices.

Office Address
Pax Mayfair Office Suites
4th Floor, Suite No. 9
Off Parklands Road, Westlands
Postal Address
P.O. Box 28290-00100
Nairobi, Kenya
Phone
+254 728 115 111
+254 020 2002331
+254 721 617000
Pax Mayfair Suites
Parklands Road, Westlands
A Firm You Can Trust

Whether you face a complex commercial dispute, require expert counsel on a transaction, or need representation before Kenya's superior courts. KAN Advocates LLP stands ready to express your interests with precision and conviction.