Clarity in counsel.
Conviction in advocacy.
An independent law firm advising businesses, institutions and private clients on the matters that shape their future, with discretion and precision.
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SKO Advocates LLP brings together partners with complementary experience across corporate and commercial law, finance, real estate and dispute resolution. We take on a deliberately select number of mandates, so that every client has direct access to partner-level judgment from first instruction to final resolution.
Our approach is commercial and candid. We take the time to understand the business, family or institution behind each matter. The advice we give is clear, practical and grounded in the realities of the Kenyan and regional markets in which our clients operate.
Discretion
Confidentiality is the foundation of every relationship we hold. Our clients' affairs remain exactly that.
Rigour
Every opinion, contract and submission is prepared with exacting attention to detail and the law.
Judgment
Legal precision is paired with commercial insight, so our advice is not only correct but useful.
Focused expertise across the matters that matter most.
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Corporate & Commercial
Formation, structuring, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, and the commercial agreements that underpin day-to-day business.
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Banking, Finance & Capital Markets
Lending and security, project finance, securities and capital markets transactions for lenders, borrowers and investors.
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Real Estate & Conveyancing
Residential and commercial transactions, development, leasing and title matters in Kenya and across East Africa.
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Dispute Resolution & Arbitration
Commercial, employment, land and constitutional litigation, judicial review, arbitration and mediation, pursued with strategy and resolve.
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Employment & Labour
Advisory, contracts, workplace policies, restructuring and the resolution of employment disputes.
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Governance, Compliance & Regulatory
Board advisory, legal audits, public procurement and regulatory compliance for companies and institutions.
We measure our work by one standard: the confidence it gives our clients to act.
Perspectives on law, business and the region.
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Real Estate
Buying property in Kenya: the due diligence that protects your title
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Arbitration
Why arbitration clauses deserve more attention at the drafting stage
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Governance
Board responsibilities and the case for a periodic legal audit
Forthcoming