Nairobi, Kenya
OLM Law Advocates LLP is a full-service law firm in Nairobi, Kenya. We advise individuals, corporations, financial institutions, and government bodies on complex legal matters across East Africa. Our practice spans 20+ disciplines, from dispute resolution and corporate law to capital markets and data protection.
We act for local and international clients requiring precise, practical counsel. Our lawyers bring deep knowledge of Kenyan law alongside experience in cross-border transactions and multi-jurisdictional disputes. Every instruction receives the focused attention and commercial rigour our clients expect.
Why Choose Us
We operate at the intersection of Kenyan, East African Community, and international legal frameworks. Our lawyers advise on multi-jurisdictional matters with the local knowledge that external counsel cannot replicate.
Every client instruction receives a substantive response within 24 hours. We provide clear, upfront cost estimates with no hidden fees — keeping you informed and in control throughout.
We act on major corporate transactions, infrastructure financings, and cross-border deals across East and Central Africa. Our team delivers on complex, time-sensitive mandates with precision and commercial judgement.
From dispute resolution and M&A to immigration, IP, and data protection, a single OLM engagement gives clients access to 20+ practice disciplines — without the overhead of instructing multiple firms.
Litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution including mediation and negotiated settlement.
Advising on corporate transactions, commercial agreements, governance and regulatory compliance.
Advising lenders, borrowers and arrangers on loan facilities, security structures and regulatory requirements.
Tax advisory, compliance and dispute resolution across direct and indirect taxes for corporates and individuals.
End-to-end M&A advisory from due diligence and deal structuring to completion and post-acquisition integration.
Advising on merger control, anti-competitive conduct and regulatory compliance before the Competition Authority of Kenya.
Securities offerings, listings, bonds and structured finance transactions on the Nairobi Securities Exchange.
Formal insolvency proceedings, creditor workouts, debt restructuring and business rescue advisory.
Advisory, disputes and compliance across all aspects of employment law.
Transactions, development, financing and disputes across residential, commercial and mixed-use property.
Work permits, residence permits, citizenship applications and immigration compliance.
Trade marks, patents, copyright, designs, licensing and IP enforcement across Kenya and the region.
Compliance advisory, data protection impact assessments and enforcement proceedings under the Kenya Data Protection Act.
Project development, regulatory advisory and transactions across the energy, mining and infrastructure sectors.
Advisory on public-private partnerships, concessions and project finance structures for infrastructure development.
Estate planning, trusts, succession, family business governance and wealth structuring.
Ship finance, port operations, cargo claims, marine insurance and admiralty proceedings.
Aircraft finance, leasing, regulatory compliance and aviation dispute resolution.
Company incorporation, NGO registration, partnerships and all entity formation services.
Board governance, statutory filings, annual returns and secretarial compliance services.
SELECTED EXPERIENCE
A selection of complex mandates reflecting the breadth and depth of our practice.
CORPORATE & M&A
Advised a multinational client on a complex cross-border acquisition involving multiple jurisdictions across East Africa, navigating regulatory approvals and transaction structuring.
REAL ESTATE
Provided comprehensive legal support for a major infrastructure development project, advising on land acquisition, environmental compliance and project financing arrangements.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Represented a leading corporate entity in high-value commercial arbitration proceedings, achieving a structured settlement through skilled negotiation and legal strategy.
KNOWLEDGE & INSIGHTS
Thought leadership, legal updates and sector intelligence from our practice teams.
An overview of the key changes introduced by the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal (Amendment) Regulations and what they mean for businesses operating in Kenya.
Understanding obligations under the Kenya Data Protection Act and best practices for organisations handling personal data.
Key considerations for employers navigating redundancies, transfers of undertakings and restructuring under Kenyan employment law.
Our legal team is ready to assist you with personalised legal services.
