Kihara Njuguna & Co. Advocates

Kihara Njuguna & Co. Advocates

Advocates | Legal Consultants | Strategic Advisors

Firm Overview
Kihara Njuguna & Co. Advocates is a full-service law firm headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, providing intelligent, commercially grounded legal solutions across East and Central Africa. The firm is distinguished by its depth of insight, commitment to excellence, and mastery of both law and enterprise — helping clients navigate complexity, manage risk, and achieve strategic growth.

We act for corporations, investors, governments, and individuals on matters spanning corporate advisory, transactional law, dispute resolution, and regulatory reform. Every mandate is handled with integrity, precision, and foresight — reflecting our belief that the law is not only a safeguard but a catalyst for progress.

Our Philosophy
We are guided by four enduring principles:

• Excellence in analysis, drafting, and execution.

• Integrity in counsel, conduct, and client relations.

• Strategic Foresight that anticipates risks and opportunities.

• Partnership built on trust, transparency, and long-term value.

Regional Reach
Although based in Nairobi, we operate seamlessly across East and Central Africa, including Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan, and Malawi. Our regional capability allows us to execute cross-border mandates, harmonize regulatory frameworks, and support clients with integrated legal and commercial perspectives.

Practice Areas
Our practice spans the full spectrum of modern legal services:

• Corporate, Commercial & M&A: Incorporations, restructurings, joint ventures, private equity, and governance.

• Banking, Finance & Capital Markets: Project finance, securities, Islamic finance, and compliance.

• Real Estate & Construction: Land acquisition, development structuring, leases, and property finance.

• Energy, Mining & Natural Resources: Licensing, power projects, mineral trading, and ESG frameworks.

• Dispute Resolution: Commercial litigation, arbitration, and enforcement of foreign awards.

• Technology, IP & Cybersecurity: IP registration, data protection, fintech, and GRC advisory.

• Employment & Immigration: HR frameworks, disputes, and expatriate management.

• Tax & Regulatory Compliance: Transactional tax, AML, and sectoral licensing.

• Public Policy & Legislative Drafting: Institutional reform, governance, and PPP advisory.

• Succession & Private Wealth: Estate planning, family business governance, and trusts.

• International Trade & Investment: Cross-border transactions, trade finance, and infrastructure projects.

Leadership
The firm is led by Kihara Njuguna, a respected corporate and commercial lawyer with extensive experience in finance, technology, real estate, and institutional governance. He brings strategic clarity and intellectual depth to every engagement, ensuring clients receive both legal certainty and commercial advantage.

Commitment
At Kihara Njuguna & Co. Advocates, we go beyond legal advice — we deliver strategic partnership. Our purpose is to empower clients with clarity, confidence, and excellence in a rapidly evolving legal and business environment.