

Our commitment to our clients drives us each day to bring you quality legal services – they define Clay & Associates Advocates.
Entrepreneurs love us because we are fast, nimble, and competitively priced. In-house counsel depend on us because we have the sophistication, resourcefulness, and deep know-how they need.
From practice to practice, Clay & Associates Advocates delivers a consistent client experience—the most responsive advocates you’ll hire, advocates who know how to get things done, business-friendly rates, and fee arrangements that are aligned with the goals of any engagement.
Clients in virtually all industries bring their challenges to us and they keep coming back deal after deal, case after case, year after year as their organizations grow and change.
This means that you can count on us as a steadfast partner that will guide you and your business through the good and bad times because not only do we value your satisfaction from our services but we value long-term professional relationships even more!
Call us today and learn more about what we do. We are ready for you!
Your Business, Our Solutions. Your Story, Our Story.
Practice areas
Lawsuits & Disputes
We are a litigation & dispute counseling law firm comprised of skilled litigators focusing on strategy over tactics, developing plans that are mindful of each client’s business and legal goals. We are a business-focused firm, an approach that we bring to today’s litigation climate. Our team has the required level of expertise and experience to handle all aspects of disputes with the goal of achieving successful results whether in the boardroom or a courtroom.
We collaborate with clients to develop strategies that are comprehensive in scope and aligned with their needs. Our firm’s representation does not exist in a vacuum, and we approach each matter within the larger context of client businesses or individual needs.
We are engaged by individuals and companies across a broad range of matters—from providing advice and counsel about business disputes and torts to civil litigation, trial, and appeal, when necessary. We are often engaged in complex commercial disputes, nationwide litigation, and various tribunal proceedings.
Our lawyers have the experience to handle cases that involve multiple adversaries across the nation, East African Courts, and COMESA tribunals.
Find out more about what Litigation & Dispute Resolutions legal services can be offered to you and your business by contacting our law practice on +254 20 2100 999 or sending an email to [email protected].
Business
Our Practice Areas & Industries focus on the all-inclusive role we play to our clients as we provide expert, genuine, and bespoke legal advice and solutions to individuals, SMEs, and institutions.
Our bold, remarkable, comprehensive legal advice and solutions cover all aspects of Corporate Law, Commercial Law, Regulatory Advisory & Compliance, and Intellectual Property, so whatever your situation is, it will be familiar to us. Our experienced and diverse team combines expertise with exceptional service on what matters most to you or your business.
That’s why we stand by our ethos of “your business, our solutions” as we believe that we play a complementary role to our clients whether they’re individuals, small, medium, large businesses, or institutions.
Find out more about what Business legal services can be offered to you and your business by contacting our law practice on +254 20 2100 999 or sending an email to [email protected].
Intellectual Property
As a law firm that advises in Intellectual Property, our approach is to combine expert advice with a pragmatic approach and provide clients with valuable advice succinctly and efficiently.
Our team is made up of IP lawyers who have the experience and knowledge to help you protect, manage, exploit, enforce, and defend your intellectual property rights. Our experience covers the entire spectrum of intellectual property law and practice.
We are aware that lawyers are often accused of being too formal, abrasive, aggressive, slow, or simply just too painful to deal with. At this law firm, our intellectual property lawyers aim to strike the right balance between being driven and tough when protecting your interests and demonstrating strong interpersonal skills. We always strive to provide the highest levels of customer service but we want you to be relaxed and comfortable in our company.
At the outset of every matter, we will discuss your requirements and identify which member of our team is best placed to provide the specialist intellectual property advice you require, ensuring that our offering is tailored to your specific needs. The result is that our clients benefit from the maximum amount of expertise and experience being directed to the matter in hand, right from the first meeting all the way through the conclusion of your case.
If you would like to find out more about what Intellectual Property legal services can be offered to you and your business, please contact our law practice on +254 20 2100 999 or email us at [email protected].
Media, Technology and Telecoms
Privacy by Design. Big data. The Internet of Things. Wearables. AI. Online behavioral advertising. HIPAA. Data breaches. Every organization needs good data, privacy & cybersecurity management to run successfully. Rigorous data protection laws – plus increasing regulatory and commercial pressure – mean a clear understanding of the storage and use of information is absolutely essential.
Clay & Associates Advocates’ media, technology, and telecoms specialists use their thorough grasp of the law and understanding of the individual needs of our clients to deliver a strategy that ensures their compliance, now and in the future.
We have the expertise to advise companies of all sizes on data protection and privacy issues, from start-ups to large corporate entities across most sectors. Whether you require short-term crisis management assistance or a global program tailored to satisfy international regulatory authorities, our clients receive pragmatic, practical, and cost-effective solutions.
We also have specialist lawyers in outsourcing, employment, litigation, and corporate law (start-ups) who can advise on a range of data protection issues.
Find out more about what Media, Technology, and Telecoms legal services can be offered to you and your business, by contacting our law practice on +254 20 2100 999 or sending an email to [email protected].
Employment & Labor
Employment, Pensions & Incentives in the workplace are rarely straightforward and yet they are high on the list of priorities for all concerned.
A well-designed human resources policy covering employment, pensions, and incentives is not just for the purpose of being tax-efficient; but it can motivate staff to achieve levels of performance that go far beyond the norm.
Our Employment, Pensions & Incentives team will work closely with their employment, corporate, tax, regulatory, and financial services colleagues to ensure you receive the most up-to-date advice provided in a way that is clear, concise, and easy to understand.
Find out more about what Employment & Labour legal services can be offered to you and your business, by contacting our law practice on +254 20 2100 999 or sending an email to [email protected].
Real Estate
A Property & Real Estate law firm serving Kenya and providing advisory services throughout East Africa and the COMESA region.
The global real estate market is growing in terms of complexity and sophistication. Investors, corporations, asset, and fund managers, and financial institutions in the real estate sector need a legal team that can offer strategic transactional support on a national and cross-border basis.
We have the experience, skill, and depth of resources necessary to deliver a high level of service to real estate sector participants, anywhere in Kenya, East Africa, and the COMESA region.
Find out more about what Real Estate legal services can be offered to you and your business, by contacting our law practice on +254 20 2100 999 or sending an email to [email protected].
Our Partners and Associates

Founder & Managing Partner.
Case results
Defending a Mining Company Against a Wrongful Value Added Tax Claim by the Kenya Revenue Authority
Tax
Our firm has been involved in the defence of a local mining company against a tax claim lodged by the KRA. Further details of the suit remain confidential at the moment.
Purchase of a $1.35 million residential property
Real Estate
We have been involved in a million-dollar transaction for the sale of commercial real estate within Kenya between two private developers for the construction of 56 affordable housing homes.
Appeal on Disputed Tax Claim by the Kenya Revenue Authority
Appeal
This is an ongoing appeal as we appeal against a judgment against our client.
Advising an Aviation Software Startup
Aviation
We have advised an aviation technology service provider in the setting up, regulatory compliance, and contract negotiations as it establishes its business in Kenya.
Securing Loan Compliance
Banking & Finance
We currently provide legal services to a leading cooperative in the country.
Successfully Advised an Oracle Partner on Distribution Contracts
Contract
We have recently been able to provide legal advice and services on the creation of an e-contract between an oracle service provider in the hospitality industry within East Africa.
Advising of a Dutch FinTech Firm
Fintech
We have provided regulatory compliance services to a Dutch firm setting up in Kenya to provide mobile loan services.
Advising a Leading Technology Firm on its Franchising Agreements
Franchising
We have provided due diligence, regulatory compliance, contract drafting and negotiation services to a leading technology firm on its various franchising agreements.
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