Where we appear
Magistrates' Courts and the Small Claims Court for routine civil and commercial matters.
High Court (Civil, Commercial & Tax, Family, Constitutional & Human Rights, and Judicial Review Divisions).
Environment & Land Court for all land-related disputes.
Employment & Labour Relations Court for employment matters.
Court of Appeal of Kenya for appeals from the superior courts.
Supreme Court of Kenya for matters of constitutional interpretation and general public importance.
Trial preparation
Effective court representation is built away from the courtroom — careful pleadings, complete witness statements, organised bundles, anticipated cross-examination and a documented theory of the case agreed with the client before hearing.
Urgent applications
We move urgent applications — injunctions, stays of execution, orders preserving assets and ex parte certificates of urgency — with the priority such matters require, often within hours of instruction where the facts permit.
Appellate advocacy
Appeals are written cases first and oral hearings second. We prepare grounds of appeal, records of appeal, written submissions and supplementary lists of authorities to the standard expected by Kenya's appellate courts.
Ethics and the client
We do not promise outcomes the law cannot deliver. Clients are kept informed in writing at every material step and receive candid advice on prospects, costs and the alternatives to litigation throughout the matter.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an advocate to appear in court in Kenya?+
Litigants may appear in person, but representation by an advocate is strongly recommended for any contested matter in the superior courts, where procedure, evidence and authority are complex.
What are advocates' fees regulated by?+
Advocate–client fees are regulated by the Advocates (Remuneration) Order, which prescribes minimum fees for many categories of work. Engagements typically combine a retainer with hourly, fixed or success-based components within the Order.
How quickly can urgent applications be heard?+
On a certified application of urgency, courts in Kenya routinely give an ex parte hearing within 24 to 72 hours where the facts disclose immediate threat of irreparable harm.
Can I record proceedings or bring witnesses?+
Recording is generally not permitted without leave of court. Witnesses attend at the hearing date specified in the cause list or by witness summons; their statements must usually be filed and exchanged in advance.
What happens if I lose at first instance?+
Most decisions of the superior courts are appealable to the Court of Appeal within 30 days, subject to leave where required. We advise on prospects, costs and the strategic value of any appeal before grounds are settled.