
Njaga & Co. Advocates is a Top, Best and Leading Law Firm in Nairobi and Kenya that provides excellent legal solutions to its clients. We specialize in various legal services such as corporate and commercial law, immigration law, divorce and family law, employment and labor law, intellectual property law, real estate and property law, taxation law, and more. We have a team of highly skilled and experienced lawyers who are ready to provide you with the best legal services possible. Contact us today for all your legal needs!
Practice areas
Employment & Labor
t Njaga & Co Advocates, we specialize in providing expert legal aid and advice for both employers and employees across a spectrum of labor and employment concerns. Our goal is to offer clients the essential legal support to navigate labor and employment intricacies effectively. Our commitment is to provide practical, agile, and efficient legal solutions, aiding diverse clients in achieving employment objectives while curbing legal risks and costs.
Our services encompass comprehensive and strategic legal advice on labor and employment matters, including:
- Employment Contracts and Policies: Our attorneys help draft, review, and negotiate employment contracts and policies to ensure compliance with applicable legal requirements.
- Employment-Related Litigation: Whether you’re an employer or employee facing employment rights issues, our expert team offers zealous legal advice and representation to protect your rights and secure appropriate remedies.
- Termination and Severance: Njaga & Co Advocates provide legal insight on termination and severance, including advising on legal termination requisites, negotiating severance packages, and representing clients in termination disputes.
- Employment-Based Immigration: We excel in guiding employment-based immigration matters and facilitating work permits and visas for foreign employees.
Immigration
Njaga & Co. Advocates are widely recognized for their exceptional expertise in immigration matters. We specialize in aiding foreigners seeking Kenyan residency and work permits. We assist in smooth settlement, business establishment, and investment and support Kenyan citizens investing domestically.
Our skilled experts simplify the intricate legal procedures for obtaining Kenyan immigration status. Our immigration law services encompass the following:
- Immigration Advice: We offer guidance on Kenyan immigration regulations, permit types, application steps, and eligibility.
- Permit & Passes Applications: Our immigration experts assist in preparing and submitting permit and passes applications. We collaborate with the Department of Immigration for prompt processing and issuance.
- Business Setup: For foreign nationals and companies entering the Kenyan market, we provide legal counsel on optimal business structures, registration, and operational requirements. We handle applications, follow-ups, registrations, and immediate licensing needs.
- Tax Guidance: We advise foreign clients on tax implications when starting and running businesses in Kenya. We help clarify tax responsibilities and devise effective strategies for minimizing tax burdens.
- Compliance: Our firm excels in guiding clients through various legal and compliance challenges when operating businesses in Kenya. This includes labor laws and regulatory adherence.
- Dispute Resolution: Njaga & Co. Advocates assist in resolving legal disputes related to immigration status, business activities, or other issues that may arise during your time in Kenya.
Overall, Njaga & Co. Advocates offer vital legal support to foreign citizens, investors, and Kenyans abroad. We facilitate successful settlement, business establishment, domestic investment, and adherence to legal requirements for living and working in Kenya.
Real Estate
Njaga & Co. Advocates takes pride in its comprehensive grasp of property and real estate laws. We guide clients through Kenya’s intricate legal terrain for property and real estate matters. Our innovative counsel spans a range of complex issues, including:
- Property Sale and Purchase: We aid clients in property transactions, drafting agreements, reviewing details, and overseeing transfers.
- Lease Agreements: Our legal support includes lease agreement drafting, renewal advice, and dispute representation.
- Property and Real Estate Litigation: We offer legal guidance and representation for various property disputes, such as evictions, rent issues, and lease conflicts.
- Real Estate Development: Our guidance covers development regulations, agreement drafting, and representation in development disputes.
- Real Estate Planning: Our skilled team facilitates the smooth navigation of property development complexities. We assist in contract drafting and negotiation and provide insights on zoning laws and environmental regulations. Our goal is cost-effective, comprehensive solutions for real estate planning, spanning acquisition, financing, development, and management. With a deep industry understanding, we guide clients through transactions and intricate development projects.
Media, Technology and Telecoms
Njaga & Co. Advocates are founded on the acknowledgment of the sheer importance of Technology and IP rights in the modern world and the associated Data Protection rights. We are experts in providing our clients with the legal guidance and support they need to protect their intellectual property rights, navigate the legal landscape of technology, enforce their legal rights, lay claims, and defend data protection infringements claims. We will assist you in: –
Njaga & Co. Advocates understand the vital role of Technology and IP rights in today’s world, along with Data Protection rights. We offer expert legal guidance to safeguard intellectual property, navigate technology law, enforce rights, and defend against data protection claims.
Our services include:
- Intellectual Property Advice: Get insights on copyright, trademarks, patents, industrial designs, and trade secrets. Understand legal protections and effective strategies.
- IP Registration: Our IP and TMT experts will guide you through the intellectual property protection registration process.
- IP Monetization & Commercialization: We support licensing, franchising, security creation, assignments, spin-offs, and sales.
- IP Enforcement: We assist in defending your intellectual property rights and taking action against infringers.
- Technology Law Advice: Gain clarity on technology-related legal matters, encompassing data privacy, cybersecurity, and e-commerce.
- ICT Contracts: We help draft and negotiate ICT contracts, including software licenses, service agreements, and technology development contracts.
- Dispute Resolution: We aid in resolving disputes related to intellectual property and technology law through litigation, arbitration, or mediation.
Family
At Njaga & Co. Advocates Law, we are proud to be experts in guiding and supporting our clients through the complex and emotional world of family law. We are committed to providing caring and effective legal representation, helping you achieve your legal goals while minimizing the impact on your personal life. As one of Kenya’s top family law firms, our comprehensive range of services includes:
Divorce and Separation:
We offer expert legal guidance on property division, spousal support, child custody, and visitation rights to help you smoothly navigate legal separation or divorce.
Child Custody and Support:
Our priority is ensuring the best interests of the child in custody and supporting disputes. We provide sound legal advice and representation to protect the rights of both parents and the well-being of the child.
Child Adoption:
For those seeking adoption and guardianship orders in Kenya, our team of experts is here to assist you. We provide step-by-step legal guidance for a smooth and efficient adoption or guardianship process.
Succession and Inheritance:
We provide expert advice on obtaining limited grants, letters of administration, and defending the estate of a deceased until the process is completed.
Mediation and Out of Court Settlement:
We believe in resolving family law disputes through mediation and out-of-court settlement, which helps you achieve mutually satisfactory outcomes while avoiding the expense and stress of litigation.
Choosing Njaga & Co. Advocates means selecting experienced professionals who stand by your side, handling your legal matters with care and dedication. Let us help you navigate family law complexities and find effective solutions for your unique situation.
Business
Njaga & Co Advocates is a reputable provider of legal guidance and support for navigating complex business and corporate transactions. Our commitment lies in offering practical legal solutions to aid clients in achieving business objectives while minimizing risks and costs. Our corporate practice includes:
Company Formation and Registration
We aid global clients in setting up and registering companies in Kenya. This involves advising on corporate structure, preparing documents, and government registration.
Corporate Governance
We offer innovative legal guidance on corporate governance, ensuring compliance, and developing governance policies.
Mergers and Acquisitions
Our experts provide legal advice and representation for mergers, acquisitions, corporate restructuring, and ESG reporting, simplifying complex legal and regulatory landscapes.
Contracts and Agreements
Njaga & Co Advocates assist diverse clients in drafting, negotiating, and reviewing various commercial contracts such as supply, distribution, and service agreements.
Our Partners and Associates

Erastus Njaga is the Managing Partner at Njaga & Co Advocates, a leading law firm in Kenya. He is a renowned legal expert with over 8 years of experience in the legal profession. His legal expertise spans several practice areas, including commercial and corporate law, litigation, family law, intellectual property, and real estate.
Njaga holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL. B) 2nd Class Honors, Upper Division degree from the University of Nairobi, and a Post Graduate Law Diploma from Kenya School of Law. He is also a certified mediator and a member of the Law Society of Kenya.
Njaga has an impressive track record of advising local and international clients on complex legal matters. He has advised clients on various corporate and commercial transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and corporate reorganizations. He has also advised clients on a myriad of family law issues and intellectual property matters, including patent and trademark registration, licensing, drafting legislation and policies for government agencies and private businesses, and general litigation.
Njaga has a passion for advocacy and has represented clients in various courts and tribunals in Kenya. He has represented clients in complex commercial, civil, family law, employment, and tax disputes. He has also acted as counsel in several high-profile cases involving intellectual property disputes, including trademark and copyright infringement.
Erastus Njaga is a visionary leader and has steered Njaga & Co Advocates to become one of the leading law firms in Kenya. Under his leadership, the firm has expanded its legal services to cover a wide range of practice areas, including immigration law, labor and employment law, and legal research and consultancy.

Macharia Kaguru is a Partner at Njaga & Co. Advocates, one of the leading law firms in Kenya. He is an accomplished legal expert with extensive experience in corporate and commercial law, finance, and intellectual property law.
Macharia holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL. B) First Class Honours degree from the University of Nairobi, a Master of Laws (LL.M) degree in Capital Markets & Securities Regulation, International Commercial Arbitration Law from the University of Nairobi, and a Master of Laws (LL.M) degree in Corporate Commercial, Securities Regulation and Climate Change from Harvard Law School. He is a member of the Law Society of Kenya and a Patent Agent.
Before joining Njaga & Co. Advocates, Macharia worked as an associate at Dentons Law, a top Ivy League law firm in New York. He specialized in corporate and finance law and intellectual property. He advised clients on various corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and capital market transactions. He also advised clients on financial regulatory compliance and securities law matters.
Macharia is also a seasoned legal educator and has been a lecturer at Strathmore University’s School of Law since 2017. He teaches various courses, including corporate and commercial law, finance law, and intellectual property law. He is also a visiting lecturer at the University of Nairobi’s School of Law, where he teaches corporate finance law.
Macharia is a published author and has written several articles on corporate and finance law, which have been published in various legal journals and publications. He has also been a speaker at various legal conferences and seminars, where he has shared his legal expertise on various topics.
In his role as a Partner at Njaga & Co. Advocates, Macharia advises local and international clients on complex legal matters, including corporate transactions, financing transactions, intellectual property law matters, and regulatory compliance matters. He is known for his attention to detail, commercial acumen, and client-focused approach.

Athena Morgan is a highly skilled legal tech consultant at Njaga & Co Advocates. With a wealth of experience in data protection, child privacy on the internet, human rights law, and IT policy, Athena is a leading expert in her field. Her expertise includes drafting data policies and protecting copyrights, advising clients on the latest data regulations and policies. Athena holds a law degree (LL. B 2nd Class Uppers Hons) from the University of Nairobi. She has completed additional training in legal technology, including numerous certifications in cybersecurity, child online protection, and internet governance. She has received numerous accolades for her work, including recognition from industry organizations.
Athena is experienced in human rights law, IT policy, and community development. She strongly believes that technology with a stable policy can be used for the advancement of human rights and community development. A champion for the rights of persons with disabilities and the poor and marginalized members of the country, Athena is skilled in negotiation, drafting, grant and proposal writing, and building partnerships. She is currently the regional project manager for Africa at the International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children (ICMEC). Athena has previously consulted for Digispace Safety Ltech and the African Advanced Level Telecommunications Institute.
Prior to joining Njaga & Co Advocates, Athena worked at several prestigious law firms where she honed her skills and gained valuable experience. Athena’s dedication to her work and her commitment to her clients make her an invaluable asset to Njaga & Co Advocates.

Mr, Joshua Kiilu is an experienced Advocate in constitutional, employment, governance, compliance, and data protection law. With vast years of experience in the legal industry, Mr. Kiilu has established himself as an accomplished legal practitioner in several practice areas, including commercial law, employment law, and intellectual property law.
He holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Nairobi and a Post Graduate Law Diploma from the Kenya School of Law. He is also a Certified Public Secretary (CPS) and a member of the Law Society of Kenya.
Throughout his career, Mr. Kiilu has demonstrated a deep understanding of legal matters and provided practical solutions to client’s legal challenges. His expertise in drafting and reviewing commercial contracts, advising on employment disputes, and conducting legal research has earned him a reputation as a trusted legal advisor.
As a legal consultant at Njaga & Co Advocates, Mr. Kiilu provides legal guidance to clients in various industries, including employment, data protection, constitutional and human rights law, and real estate. He is also involved in the firm’s pro bono work, providing legal assistance to needy individuals and organizations.
Mr. Kiilu dedication to his clients and commitment to the legal profession have earned him respect and recognition from his peers and clients. He is a skilled negotiator and an accomplished litigator, representing clients in various courts and tribunals in Kenya.
Mr. Kiilu is a highly skilled and experienced legal consultant committed to providing exceptional legal services to clients. His expertise in commercial law, employment law, and intellectual property law, coupled with his passion for the legal profession, make him an invaluable asset to Njaga & Co Advocates.
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