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TJ Law Advocates LLP
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TJ Law Advocates LLP delivers exceptional, client-centred legal services — with the strategic depth to anticipate risk and the agility to act decisively across corporate, commercial, and personal matters.

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The Firm

A Firm of Distinction

"Delivering an exceptional client experience lies at the heart of everything we do."

TJ Law Advocates LLP is a leading Kenyan law firm distinguished by deep local insight and a strong international outlook. We take time to understand the unique objectives, challenges, and priorities of each client — whether corporate or individual — so that we can anticipate risks, manage complexity, and provide strategic, forward-looking legal solutions.

For corporate clients, we provide clear and practical guidance to navigate Kenya's evolving regulatory and commercial landscape. For individual clients, we offer trusted, discreet, and solution-oriented advice on personal, business, and wealth-related matters.

Responsive Service

Accessible, prompt, and communicative — answers when you need them most.

Sound Judgment

Experience-backed advice that weighs every angle before committing.

Client-Centred

Every engagement shaped by your specific objectives — corporate or personal.

Results Driven

Our measure of success: the protection and advancement of your interests.

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What We Do

Practice Areas

Our multidisciplinary team provides comprehensive legal support across nine core practice areas, each supported by specialists with deep sector-specific knowledge and a practical, commercially focused approach.

01

Conveyancing & Real Estate Law

From complex development projects to straightforward acquisitions, we bring substantial experience in every stage of a transaction.

Land and corporate due diligence
Structuring of transactions
Acquisition, disposal & transfer of property
Residential, commercial & mixed-use developments
Construction contracts & joint development agreements
Residential, commercial & industrial leases
Environmental law regulatory requirements
02

Commercial Law

We support businesses at every stage of their life cycle — supply agreements, manufacturing contracts, software licensing, and more.

Business structure & investment framework advisory
Government approvals, permits & licences
Preparing, negotiating & reviewing commercial agreements
Kenyan regulatory regime advisory
03

Corporate Law & Company Secretarial

Sound legal structuring, strong governance frameworks, and full statutory compliance for companies of every size.

Structuring & restructuring of corporate entities
Corporate governance advisory
Due diligence reviews
Private equity & venture capital advisory
Shareholders' agreements & corporate documentation
Competition & regulatory advisory
04

Employment & Labour Law

Practical, mutually beneficial workplace policies aligned with legal requirements and commercial objectives.

Employment contract development & review
Workplace compliance & employee benefits
Compensation & termination of executives
Trade union recognition
Collective bargaining agreements
Employment litigation
05

Dispute Resolution

The highest standard of legal and strategic advice across mediation and litigation, for high-value and complex claims.

Comprehensive risk assessment from the outset
Commercial litigation
Mediation & alternative dispute resolution
Construction & real estate disputes
Banking & financial services disputes
Professional negligence claims
06

Immigration Law

Strategic, solution-driven advice for corporations, investors, professionals, and families navigating immigration processes.

Corporate immigration & work permit applications
Employment & investor permits
Permanent residence applications
Citizenship & naturalization
Family reunification & dependent passes
Immigration compliance audits
07

Intellectual Property Law

Advising businesses, entrepreneurs, creators, and innovators on the protection, commercialisation, and enforcement of intellectual property rights.

Trademark registration & portfolio management
Copyright protection
Intellectual property due diligence
Licensing arrangements & assignments
Brand protection advisory
08

Banking & Finance Law

Strategic, practical advice for commercial banks, fund managers, private equity investors, and financial intermediaries.

Regulatory due diligence in financing & investment transactions
Corporate, financial & legal compliance audits
AML & counter-terrorism financing (CTF) compliance advisory
KYC & beneficial ownership verification frameworks
Transactional due diligence for asset-based, project & trade finance
Governance, internal controls & policy development
Debt recoveries
09

Succession, Family Law & Estate Planning

Effective succession planning preserves wealth, ensures business continuity, and safeguards family interests across generations.

Drafting of wills and codicils
Estate and inheritance planning
Trust creation and administration
Probate and letters of administration
Succession planning for family businesses
Wealth structuring and asset protection
Contentious probate and estate disputes
Why TJ Law

A Firm You Can Trust

We combine deep local knowledge with a forward-thinking approach to deliver legal solutions that truly protect and advance our clients' interests across Kenya and beyond.

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Client Voices

What Our Clients Say

"

TJ Law guided us through a highly complex property acquisition with patience, clarity, and exceptional attention to detail. Their real estate team is unmatched in Nairobi.

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Rose Muthoni
Real Estate Developer, Nairobi
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When we were setting up our Kenyan subsidiary, TJ Law handled everything — from registration to regulatory compliance — efficiently and with remarkable professionalism.

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Peter Otieno
Director, Eastgate Capital Partners
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Their estate planning team provided discreet, thorough, and compassionate advice during a very sensitive family matter. I could not have asked for better counsel.

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Grace Wanjiku
Private Client, Nairobi
How We Work

Our Process

01

Initial Consultation

A confidential consultation to understand your situation, objectives, and constraints — at no obligation to you.

02

Strategy & Scoping

We assess risks, evaluate the merits of your matter, and develop a bespoke legal strategy with transparent fees and timelines.

03

Responsive Execution

We act swiftly and precisely on your behalf, keeping you fully informed at every stage with direct access to your legal team.

04

Resolution & Support

We pursue the best possible outcome and remain available for continued counsel as your needs evolve over time.

Legal Insights

From Our Advocates

Practical commentary on Kenyan law, foreign investment, regulatory changes, and the issues that matter most to our clients — written by Munene Kanampiu M'Rithaa, Lawyer, Mediator and Researcher at TJ Law Advocates LLP.

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Munene Kanampiu M'Rithaa July 20267 min read

Finance Act 2026: The Tax Changes Every Kenyan Business Must Know

President Ruto signed the Finance Act, 2026 into law on 23 June, with most provisions taking effect on 1 July. From a new mandatory export declaration regime to VAT changes on outsourced staffing costs, here is what businesses need to act on now.

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Munene Kanampiu M'RithaaJuly 2026

Divorce in Kenya: What the 2026 High Court Rulings Mean for Families and Property

From a constitutional challenge to the Marriage Act to fresh guidance on splitting matrimonial property and spousal maintenance, a string of 2026 rulings is reshaping how divorce plays out in Kenyan courts.

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Munene Kanampiu M'RithaaJuly 2026

2026 Employer Compliance Checklist: SHIF, NSSF and the New Disability Employment Quota

Between SHIF implementation, the third-year NSSF contribution adjustment, and the Persons with Disabilities Act quota now in force, Kenyan employers face a compliance checklist that has changed substantially in the last year.

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Munene Kanampiu M'RithaaJuly 2026

AI Regulation Goes Global: What It Means for Kenyan Businesses in 2026

The EU AI Act's toughest obligations become fully enforceable in August 2026, and jurisdictions worldwide are following its risk-based approach. Kenyan companies building or buying AI tools — and handling data under the Data Protection Act — need to pay attention.

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Munene Kanampiu M'RithaaJune 2026

Setting Up Business in Kenya: A Complete Legal Guide for Foreign Investors

Kenya remains East Africa's most attractive destination for foreign direct investment — but navigating the regulatory landscape requires careful legal planning. From entity structure to the newly expanded digital services tax, here is what every foreign investor needs to know before entering the Kenyan market.

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Munene Kanampiu M'RithaaJune 2026

Off-Plan Property in Kenya: Protecting Buyers from Developer Default

Off-plan developments offer attractive prices but carry serious risks. We outline the legal safeguards every buyer should demand before signing any sale agreement.

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