Integrity & Independence
Principled legal advice.
01PARTNER-LED ADVOCACY
Advocating With Integrity, Defending With Distinction
Independent legal judgment, professional integrity and responsive counsel for businesses, institutions and individuals.
WESTLANDS, NAIROBI
Our officesDirect Partner Attention
Accountability on every instruction.
02Excellence & Diligence
Careful preparation and analysis.
03Commercial Awareness
Practical, considered solutions.
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CHAMBERS • WESTLANDS, NAIROBI
St. Augustine’s Court / CRS Compound, Karuna Close, Ground Floor, Room G1.
Advocates of the High Court of Kenya
Who We Are
A different kind of attention.
Kariuki & Were Advocates LLP is a Nairobi-based law firm built around independent legal judgment, professional integrity and responsive client service. Our practice brings together litigation experience, careful legal research, commercial advisory and governance-focused counsel.
We recognise that a legal question rarely exists in isolation. Behind every dispute, transaction or regulatory decision is a business objective, institutional responsibility or personal interest. Our role is to understand that context and provide practical, proportionate legal solutions.
The KW Commitment
Direct partner attention on every file
Clear, transparent communication
Diligent preparation and evidence analysis
Principled, commercially aware solutions
What We Do
Our Practice Areas
Focused advice across interconnected areas of law, with direct partner involvement on every instruction.
PRACTICE AREA 01
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
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Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Commercial, banking, employment, property, succession and public-law disputes, including trial advocacy, negotiation and mediation.
PRACTICE AREA 02
Corporate, Commercial & Business Advisory
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Corporate, Commercial & Business Advisory
Business formation, contracts, corporate governance, regulatory obligations, transactions and ongoing commercial legal support.
PRACTICE AREA 03
Trusts, NGOs, PBOs & Social Impact
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Trusts, NGOs, PBOs & Social Impact
Formation and restructuring of charitable trusts and nonprofit entities, governance instruments and statutory compliance.
PRACTICE AREA 04
Employment & Labour Relations
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Employment & Labour Relations
Employment contracts, workplace policies, disciplinary processes, redundancy, statutory compliance and dispute resolution.
PRACTICE AREA 05
Conveyancing & Real Estate
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Conveyancing & Real Estate
Land and property due diligence, sale and purchase agreements, transaction documentation and property-related disputes.
PRACTICE AREA 06
Banking, Finance & Debt Recovery
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Banking, Finance & Debt Recovery
Banking and security documentation, credit agreements, debt recovery strategy, enforcement proceedings and financial risk advice.
PRACTICE AREA 07
Immigration & Global Mobility
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Immigration & Global Mobility
Work permits, permanent residence, immigration compliance, expatriate advisory and administrative representation.
PRACTICE AREA 08
Succession & Estate Planning
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Succession & Estate Planning
Wills, probate, estate administration, trusts, beneficiary rights, family property and succession disputes.
PRACTICE AREA 09
Environmental Governance & Climate Finance
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Environmental Governance & Climate Finance
Environmental regulation, climate governance, sustainability, carbon markets and climate-finance frameworks.
PRACTICE AREA 10
Constitutional, Administrative & Regulatory Law
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Constitutional, Administrative & Regulatory Law
Judicial review, constitutional and public-law disputes, administrative decision-making and regulatory engagement.
PRACTICE AREA 11
Notarial & Commissioning Services
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Notarial & Commissioning Services
Commissioning affidavits, statutory declarations, notarisation and authentication-related legal documentation.
Our Leadership
Meet Our Experts
Equal prominence. Complementary strengths. Shared professional standards.
Our Clients
Legal support for the people and organisations we serve.
Our work is shaped by the responsibilities, commercial realities and personal circumstances of each client.
Business
Corporations, entrepreneurs, SMEs and investors.
Finance
Banks and other financial institutions.
Social Impact
NGOs, PBOs, foundations and charitable trusts.
Institutions
Boards, trustees, employers and professional organisations.
Private Clients
Families, individuals, expatriates and estate representatives.
Client Experience
Clarity at
every stage.
Thoughtful processes and accountable partner involvement from instruction to resolution.
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Listen & Assess
We identify your objectives, review relevant documents, assess urgency and risks, and establish the outcome you want to achieve.
Stage 01
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Explain & Plan
We clarify the available legal options, their likely implications, the scope of work and the strategy suited to your circumstances.
Stage 02
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Execute & Communicate
We implement the agreed approach with diligence and discretion, keeping you informed of material developments.
Stage 03
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Close & Follow Through
We explain the outcome, address outstanding matters and identify continuing obligations or further steps.
Stage 04
Every matter is different. Our process provides structure while allowing the attention and judgment each matter requires.
Discuss your matterInsights
Research, insight & perspective.
Thoughtful legal analysis informs the advice we give. Our work is informed by legislation, judicial decisions, regulatory developments and careful legal research.
Disputes & Business
Commercial law, court decisions, legal risk and regulatory developments.
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Trusts, nonprofits, institutional compliance and governance obligations.
Read MoreEmerging Legal Frameworks
Environmental governance, climate change, carbon markets and climate finance.
Read MoreLocation
Connected to Nairobi.
Our offices are situated in Westlands, a commercial and professional district with convenient access to Nairobi’s business community.
Westlands Chambers
St. Augustine’s Court / CRS Compound, Karuna Close, Ground Floor, Room G1, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya.
NAIROBI • KENYA
Local understanding. Broader perspective.
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Professional counsel with direct partner access.
Contact our chambers to discuss your legal matter and the appropriate next steps.
Karuna Close, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (EAT)
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