Shani & Company Advocates LLP is a full-service Law Firm based in Nairobi, Kenya offering legal services in diverse aspects of the Law. Shani & Co seeks to empower its clients with legal insights and counsel while dealing with their matters proficiently, timeously, and comprehensively. We have carved functional capacity in specialty practice areas and command active experience through a practice complement that is customized to meet our client's needs. Our dedicated focus on legal and regulatory compliance is designed to streamline daily operations with the law for our clients. Our vision is to be a global standard of excellence in the legal field and the ultimate law firm of choice.
Shani & Co. provides the full range of Corporate and Commercial law services and solutions for our corporate and business clients both local and foreign. We have over the period of our existence assisted our corporate clients in meeting various legal needs from formation of various legal vehicles including but not limited to LLC’s, LLP’s and various charitable organizations, restructuring entities through mergers and acquisitions, preparation of business and commercial agreements and carrying out legal audits with the aim of helping our clients improve on their governance and ownership structures.
Akin to the employment law practice, we provide services in Immigration Law including but not limited to visa applications, special passes, permanent residency applications, work permits, citizen applications and work permits together with accompanying dependent’s passes.We also assist our Clients in formulating immigration strategies for individuals and corporations.
The Kenyan real estate sector has recently experienced a boom and we at Shani & Co have through experience carved a niche in handling all matters relating to real estate. Our multidisciplinary offering brings together the different aspects of banking and finance helping our clients achieve the set objectives for their investments. Our work includes offering legal advisory services on projects and developments, handling the due diligence process for all land purchases, preparing and perfecting contracts, leases, tenancy agreements and any other contracts associated with real estate banking.
We understand that employees are the most important resources our clients have but also take cognizance of the fact that they can also be a risk. With more individuals being aware of their rights and with the backing of the Constitution, 2010 industrial disputes have been on the rise. With this, we partner with our clients at different levels to help them manage risk by drafting employee contracts, bargaining agreements, draft human resource policies and where need be representing clients before various labour institutions (courts, conciliators, etc) in labour disputes. We conduct legal audits of human resource functions for corporate clients as and when required. we offer these services across various industries in both private and public sectors including NGOs and charities. We take the time to understand your scenario and offer creative, commercially sound, and concise advice.
We understand the role that families play in every society and it’s direct co-relation with economic stability. As such we strive to offer legal services that offer individuals with some form of stability even in the most complex relationships. We offer a full range of legal services in family law ranging from succession and estate planning, divorce & separation, prenuptial agreements and child custody.
We understand the importance of protecting your intellectual property and we specialize specifically in trademark registrations in Kenya
Whilst we believe in settling matters out of court, we appreciate that there are many times this is not always the achieved outcome. We aim to give you the best representation in court.
Managing Partner
In a span of nearly a decade, Nyambura has carved into an expert Conveyancing and Immigration lawyer, with a proven track record in handling a wide range of complex matters. She also specialises in Banking law, International law, Corporate law, as well as Employment and Labour law. Nyambura bears vast experience in working with local Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and Community Based Organisations (CBOs) and offering advisory support, she currently sits on the Board of Living Positive Kenya.
Associate
Fancy is an enthusiastic, highly motivated and experienced Advocate with a strong background in Commercial and Corporate law, Family law and Land law. She is able to apply extensive legal research skills and procedures to various legal matters. She has an interest in enhancing Administration of Justice and credits the firm for providing a firm foundation that may propel her towards a career in the Judiciary of Kenya and as a member of the Bench
Client Services Officer and Administrator
Jehoaddin maintains organisational order and flow by bridging the gap between staff and clients to offer a seamless experience while at Shani & Co. She bears a keen eye for detail and a great sense of people skills laced with professionalism to give the Shani & Co. clients satisfaction and ease of doing business.
Consulting Partner
Alan brings extensive legal knowledge and expertise to the firm as a consultant whose years in practice span over half a decade. He has specializes in commercial law, banking and securities law, immigration law, and conveyancing practice. His vast understanding of theses areas supports the provision of excellent legal services that cater to our clients' unique needs. Alan believes in building long- lasting relationships with our clients by providing timely, efficient, and effective solutions to their legal problems.
