As a Kenyan law firm, we offer end-to-end legal solutions in conveyancing and property law, supporting clients through the acquisition, development, management, and disposal of land and real estate. Our services are guided by key statutes including the Land Act, Land Registration Act, Law of Contract Act, Sectional Properties Act, Physical and Land Use Planning Act, and the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
Sale and Purchase of Land or Buildings:
Drafting and reviewing sale agreements
Conducting due diligence (title search, land rates clearance, encumbrance checks)
Preparation and registration of transfer instruments
Residential, Commercial & Industrial Property Conveyancing:
Transfers of freehold and leasehold properties
Negotiation and completion of property purchases by individuals, companies, or co-owners
Off-Plan Property Transactions:
Drafting sale agreements for off-plan purchases
Structuring and securing buyer and developer interests
Title Search and Verification:
Conducting searches at the Land Registry, Survey of Kenya, and county offices
Identifying fraud risks, pending disputes, or encumbrances
Ownership and Boundary Verification:
Confirming proper demarcation, physical inspection, and map verification
Legal Opinions on Title Validity:
Advising financiers, investors, and buyers on risks related to defective or disputed titles
Commercial and Residential Lease Agreements:
Drafting and reviewing lease terms for offices, retail, industrial, and residential premises
Advising on rent control, escalation clauses, security deposits, and repair obligations
Long-Term Leases and Sectional Properties:
Structuring 99-year leases, apartment leases, and mixed-use property arrangements under the Sectional Properties Act, 2020
Landlord-Tenant Disputes:
Advisory and representation before the Rent Restriction Tribunal and Business Premises Rent Tribunal
Legal Structuring of Real Estate Projects:
Advising on joint ventures, land purchase, and project finance for residential estates, malls, and commercial complexes
Development Approvals and Compliance:
Obtaining change-of-user approvals, subdivision, amalgamation, and building permits
Liaising with county governments, NEMA, and planning authorities
Preparation of Project Documents:
Drafting deeds of assignment, co-ownership agreements, sale brochures, and estate rules
Land Control Board (LCB) Consents:
Securing LCB consent for the sale, transfer, lease, or charge of agricultural land as required under the Land Control Act
Advising on Agricultural Land Use:
Guidance on restrictions under the Constitution and laws limiting foreign ownership and commercial subdivision
Preparation of Legal Charges and Mortgages:
Acting for banks, SACCOs, microfinance institutions, and private lenders in securing facilities through land
Discharge and Transfer of Charges:
Preparing discharge of charge documents and facilitating transfer of charged properties
Real Estate Finance Advisory:
Structuring financing agreements, bridging finance, construction loans, and syndicated real estate loans
Stamp Duty and Capital Gains Tax (CGT):
Advising on and computing applicable duties and taxes for property transactions
Assisting in filing tax returns and liaising with KRA for tax clearance
Land Rates and Rent Clearance:
Ensuring payment of county land rates, ground rent, and obtaining relevant clearances
Compliance with Environment and Planning Laws:
Advising on NEMA licenses, zoning restrictions, and physical planning laws
Land Ownership and Boundary Disputes:
Representing clients in disputes over trespass, encroachment, or contested boundaries
Fraudulent Title and Adverse Possession:
Litigating cases involving forgery, double allocation, and claims of adverse possession
Disputes Over Joint Ownership or Inheritance:
Handling succession-related land disputes, co-ownership conflicts, and partition actions
Representation before Courts and Tribunals:
High Court, Environment and Land Court (ELC), Tribunals, and Alternative Dispute Resolution forums
Change of Use and Zoning:
Advising developers and landowners on change of land use, re-zoning, and obtaining approvals
Subdivision and Amalgamation:
Handling land subdivision applications and consolidations with the Survey and Lands Offices
NEMA Compliance and EIA:
Advising on environmental impact assessments and obtaining NEMA licenses for construction projects
Property Holding in Trust:
Establishing landholding trusts and advising on trustee obligations
Transmission of Land:
Assisting with succession processes and transmission of land to heirs
Wills and Inheritance Advisory:
Drafting wills with property bequests and planning property succession