Kihara Njuguna & Co. Advocates is a full-service, progressive, and commercially astute law firm headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. The firm is renowned for its excellence in advisory, transactional, and dispute resolution services across multiple sectors and jurisdictions within East and Central Africa.
We serve as trusted advisors to corporations, investors, governments, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals — delivering pragmatic, forward-looking, and innovative legal solutions that balance legal precision with commercial strategy. Our approach is grounded in deep analytical thinking, integrity, and a results-oriented ethos.
Through our regional network — we offer seamless cross-border legal services across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and South Sudan, with correspondent reach into Malawi, Zambia, and Morocco.
Our Practice Areas
1. Corporate, Commercial & M&A
Incorporations, restructurings, and joint ventures
Mergers, acquisitions, and private equity transactions
Corporate governance and shareholder advisory
Due diligence, compliance audits, and regulatory approvals
Transaction documentation, board advisory, and capital raising
2. Banking, Finance & Capital Markets
Loan and security documentation
Project and infrastructure finance
Debt restructuring and recovery
Securitization and asset-backed transactions
Islamic finance, fintech, and regulatory compliance
3. Real Estate, Conveyancing & Construction
Land acquisitions, transfers, leases, and developments
Mixed-use and master-planned developments
Real estate finance and investment structuring
Land control, subdivision, mutation, and titling
Construction law, EPC contracts, and project advisory
4. Energy, Mining & Natural Resources
Licensing and compliance with extractive industry regulations
Mineral trading, offtake, and joint venture agreements
Renewable energy (solar, wind, hydro) project development
Power purchase and supply contracts
ESG and community engagement frameworks
5. Litigation, Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
Civil and commercial litigation
International and domestic arbitration
Alternative dispute resolution and mediation
Enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards
Corporate and shareholder disputes
6. Intellectual Property, Technology & Cybersecurity
IP registration, licensing, commercialization, and enforcement
ICT, software, and data protection law
Artificial intelligence, blockchain, and emerging technology regulation
Cybersecurity, Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) advisory
Technology transfer and cross-border IP strategy
7. Employment, Labour & Immigration Law
Employment contracts and HR policy frameworks
Workplace investigations and disciplinary processes
Redundancies, terminations, and severance negotiations
Labour disputes and representation before tribunals
Work permits, visas, and expatriate management
8. Tax, Compliance & Regulatory Advisory
Tax structuring and optimization
Compliance audits and policy development
Sectoral licensing (banking, insurance, mining, energy, telecoms)
Anti-money laundering and corporate governance frameworks
Public procurement and regulatory due diligence
9. Public Policy, Government Relations & Legislative Drafting
Policy and legislative review and formulation
Government contracting and PPP advisory
Stakeholder engagement and institutional strengthening
Regulatory impact assessments and reform strategy
10. Succession, Trusts & Estate Planning
Wills, trusts, and estate administration
Family business governance and succession planning
Charitable foundations and community trusts
Probate and inheritance disputes
11. International Trade, Investments & Development Projects
Cross-border trade, import-export, and logistics advisory
Trade finance, escrow, and supply chain contracts
Bilateral and multilateral development projects
Public-private partnerships (PPP) and donor-funded projects
12. Corporate Advisory, Compliance & Risk Management
Entity governance and board support
Legal risk mapping and internal control frameworks
Contract management systems and compliance manuals
Ethics, ESG, and sustainability compliance
Our Clients
Our clientele includes local and multinational corporations, banks and financial institutions, real estate developers, energy and mining companies, government agencies, international NGOs, and private investors. We are known for our ability to integrate legal, regulatory, and business perspectives to craft bespoke and high-impact solutions.
Our Leadership
The firm is led by Kihara Njuguna, Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, a respected corporate and commercial lawyer, strategist, and entrepreneur. His expertise spans corporate governance, mergers & acquisitions, finance, real estate, intellectual property, and technology law.
Our Ethos
We combine legal excellence with commercial acumen, integrity with innovation, and precision with purpose.
Our goal is to be not just legal advisors, but strategic partners who advance our clients’ growth, protect their interests, and empower their success.
