Comprehensive Legal Services Built Around Your Needs
At CKN Advocates LLP, we deliver expert legal counsel across a wide range of practice areas, combining deep expertise with a client-first approach to serve individuals, businesses, and institutions across Kenya.
Trademark Services
CKN Advocates LLP is a leading Intellectual Property practice in Kenya. We protect your brand assets through comprehensive trademark, patent, and copyright advisory services.
We work with local and international clients to register, maintain, and enforce their intellectual property rights before the Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI) and the Kenya Copyright Board. Whether you are a startup protecting your brand identity or a multinational managing a global IP portfolio, our team provides strategic counsel tailored to your needs.
- Trademark registration, renewal, and portfolio management
- Patent and industrial design registration
- Copyright registration and licensing
- IP dispute resolution and enforcement
- Brand protection strategies for local and international clients
Immigration
CKN Advocates LLP specializes in all aspects of Kenya immigration and nationality law, guiding both corporate and private clients through the complexities of immigration compliance.
We advise businesses on work permits and dependent passes for expatriate employees, and assist individuals navigating residency, citizenship, and visa applications. Our team stays current with the evolving policies of the Department of Immigration Services to ensure our clients remain fully compliant at every stage.
- Work permits and special passes for foreign nationals
- Class G, M, and entry permits for investors and employees
- Residency and citizenship applications
- Visa advisory and travel documentation
- Immigration compliance audits for corporates
Tax Law
To meet the growing demand for specialized tax advice in Kenya, CKN Advocates LLP offers a full suite of tax legal services for individuals, SMEs, and large corporates.
Our tax practice covers the full spectrum from day-to-day compliance advisory to complex tax dispute resolution before the Tax Appeals Tribunal and the courts. We work closely with clients to structure transactions efficiently, minimize tax exposure within the law, and respond effectively when disputes with the Kenya Revenue Authority arise.
- Personal and corporate tax planning and compliance
- Tax structuring for transactions and investments
- KRA audit representation and objections
- Tax Appeals Tribunal representation
- Transfer pricing advisory and documentation
Debt Collection
CKN Advocates LLP provides practical, results-driven credit management and debt recovery services that help creditors recover outstanding amounts efficiently and professionally.
We understand that outstanding debts affect your cash flow and business continuity. Our approach combines firm legal action with pragmatic negotiation to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients. From demand letters and negotiated settlements through to court proceedings and enforcement of judgments, we manage the entire recovery process on your behalf.
- Demand letters and pre-litigation recovery
- Negotiated settlements and payment plans
- Filing and prosecution of debt recovery suits
- Execution of court decrees and attachment of assets
- Insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings
Corporate & Commercial
CKN Advocates LLP is a trusted corporate and commercial law practice, advising clients on the full life cycle of business — from establishment and structuring to mergers, acquisitions, and wind-down.
We act for entrepreneurs, established businesses, and foreign investors seeking to set up or expand operations in Kenya. Our corporate practice covers company formation, shareholder agreements, joint ventures, and regulatory compliance under the Companies Act, 2015. We also support ongoing commercial transactions including drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts.
- Company incorporation and registration (local & foreign)
- Shareholder and partnership agreements
- Joint ventures and mergers & acquisitions
- Commercial contract drafting and negotiation
- Corporate governance and regulatory compliance
Conveyancing & Securities
CKN Advocates LLP handles all aspects of land and property transactions in Kenya, providing a seamless conveyancing experience for buyers, sellers, developers, and lenders.
Our conveyancing team has extensive experience navigating the requirements of the Land Registration Act and the National Land Commission. We act for individuals and financial institutions in property transfers, mortgages, and the registration of securities. We conduct thorough due diligence on title documents to safeguard our clients' investments and ensure transactions are completed without complication.
- Sale and purchase of residential and commercial property
- Mortgage and charge registration for banks and borrowers
- Caveats, cautions, and restriction registrations
- Lease drafting and registration
- Title search, verification, and land due diligence
Due Diligence
CKN Advocates LLP conducts thorough legal due diligence investigations to equip clients with the information they need to make sound, fully informed commercial and investment decisions.
Whether you are acquiring a business, investing in property, entering a joint venture, or onboarding a new partner, our team examines the legal standing, liabilities, regulatory compliance, and contractual obligations of the subject matter. We deliver clear, actionable due diligence reports that highlight risks and recommend protective measures before you commit.
- Corporate and business acquisition due diligence
- Property and land title due diligence
- Regulatory and licensing compliance reviews
- Contract and liability risk assessment
- KYC and anti-money laundering (AML) checks
Labour Law & Industrial Relations
CKN Advocates LLP advises employers and employees on the full spectrum of employment and labour law matters, providing practical solutions that protect rights and foster productive workplace relationships.
Our labour practice covers individual employment contracts, workplace policies, retrenchment and redundancy processes, and representation before the Employment and Labour Relations Court. We also advise on collective bargaining agreements and industrial relations strategy, helping employers maintain compliant and harmonious workplaces in accordance with the Employment Act and related legislation.
- Employment contract drafting and review
- HR policy and staff handbook development
- Redundancy, retrenchment, and termination advisory
- Representation before the Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Collective bargaining and trade union relations
Banking & Finance
CKN Advocates LLP provides comprehensive legal advisory services on banking, lending, and financial transactions to financial institutions, corporates, and private clients across Kenya.
We advise on the legal aspects of loan facilities, security documentation, project finance, and regulatory compliance under the Banking Act and the Central Bank of Kenya's prudential guidelines. Our team has experience acting for both lenders and borrowers in structuring and executing complex financial transactions, ensuring that documentation is watertight and transactions close efficiently.
- Loan facility documentation and review
- Security creation, registration, and enforcement
- Project and structured finance advisory
- CBK regulatory compliance and licensing
- Financial dispute resolution and recovery
