Law Firm in Nairobi, Kenya
M-Smith Advocates Nairobi, your partner for corporate, immigration, EAC, and commercial legal matters in Kenya and across East Africa.
Our Nairobi Office
M-Smith Advocates established its Nairobi presence to serve clients operating in Kenya and across the East African Community. Our Nairobi team handles corporate transactions, immigration compliance, employment matters, and cross-border EAC legal work, giving clients seamless legal coverage across the Uganda–Kenya corridor.
Address
Ruprani House, 3rd Floor, Suite 317
P.O Box 23044-0604, Nairobi, Kenya
Phone
+254 720 124 592Hours
Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EAT
Legal Services Available in Nairobi
Our Nairobi team handles matters under Kenyan law and cross-border EAC transactions, working in close coordination with our Kampala headquarters.
Corporate & Commercial
Company registration under the Companies Act (Kenya), corporate governance, M&A, commercial contracts, and joint ventures structured for the Kenyan market.
Immigration & Work Permits
Work permit applications, Class G and investor permits, entry permits, special passes, and EAC free movement advisory for businesses operating in Kenya.
EAC Cross-Border Law
EAC Common Market Protocol compliance, Uganda–Kenya trade facilitation, cross-border corporate structuring, and regional arbitration coordination.
Employment & Labour
Employment contracts, Employment Act 2007 (Kenya) compliance, wrongful termination, HR policy drafting, and Industrial Court Kenya representation.
Intellectual Property
Trademark registration in Kenya, ARIPO regional filings, copyright protection, IP licensing, and infringement enforcement across Kenya and East Africa.
Dispute Resolution
Commercial litigation, arbitration, and mediation for Kenya-based and cross-border disputes. Nairobi Centre for International Arbitration (NCIA) proceedings.
Uganda–Kenya Legal Corridor
Businesses operating across the Uganda–Kenya border face a dual regulatory environment, two company law regimes, two immigration systems, and two sets of employment obligations. M-Smith Advocates is one of the few firms with a genuine physical presence in both countries, eliminating the coordination overhead of managing separate counsel in each jurisdiction.
Our Nairobi office provides direct access to Kenya-qualified professionals who work within the same firm as our Kampala-based advocates. For multinationals, NGOs, and EAC investors, this means consistent legal strategy across your entire East African footprint, from a single relationship, with one point of contact.
Speak With Our Nairobi TeamSingle-firm coverage across Uganda & Kenya
One engagement letter. Coordinated legal strategy. No handoffs between firms.
EAC specialist knowledge built in
Cross-border EAC law is central to our practice, not an afterthought. See our EAC Law practice.
Response within 24 hours
All enquiries from Kenya clients are acknowledged within one business day.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Does M-Smith Advocates handle Kenyan law matters from Nairobi?
Yes. Our Nairobi office handles corporate law, company registration, immigration, employment, commercial litigation, and EAC cross-border matters under Kenyan law. We work closely with the Kampala headquarters on cross-border Uganda–Kenya transactions.
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Is M-Smith Advocates accredited to practise in Kenya?
Our Kenya-based team operates in compliance with the Advocates Act (Kenya) and the Law Society of Kenya regulations. We advise on Kenyan law matters and coordinate with enrolled LSK advocates for matters requiring local court representation.
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What EAC legal services does the Nairobi office provide?
Our Nairobi office specialises in EAC Common Market Protocol compliance, cross-border trade facilitation, regional arbitration, and EACJ proceedings. We assist businesses entering Kenya from Uganda and other EAC states with regulatory setup, work permits, and corporate structuring.
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How do I book a consultation at the Nairobi office?
Call +254 720 124 592, email info@m-smithadvocates.com, or use our online contact form. We respond to all Nairobi enquiries within one business day and offer both in-person and virtual consultations.
Our Other Offices
M-Smith Advocates operates across Uganda and Kenya. Visit our other offices or contact us from anywhere.