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Since 1996 · Nairobi · Nakuru · Eldoret
A full-service Kenyan law firm serving banks, government institutions, businesses and private clients from offices in Nairobi, Nakuru and Eldoret — practical, dependable counsel for three decades.
02 — About Us
Established on 1 July 1996 and now a Limited Liability Partnership, we're a full-service Kenyan law firm trusted by banks, government institutions, state corporations, enterprises and NGOs alike — for counsel built on integrity, commercial insight and results.
What began as a conveyancing and litigation practice has grown into a firm with real depth across banking and finance, corporate and commercial law, dispute resolution and regulatory advisory — represented today from offices in Nairobi, Nakuru and Eldoret.
Cheptumo & Company Advocates founded as a general legal practice, building its early reputation in conveyancing and litigation.
Expansion into banking & finance, corporate and commercial law, dispute resolution and regulatory advisory as the firm's clientele diversified.
Offices established in Nairobi (Head Office), Nakuru and Eldoret, positioning the firm to represent clients across Kenya.
The firm transitions to a Limited Liability Partnership — Cheptumo & Company Advocates LLP — modernising governance while preserving its founding values.
A full-service firm trusted by leading financial institutions, government agencies, state corporations and private businesses across Kenya.
03 — Vision & Mission
Vision
To be the law firm of choice globally, recognised for excellence, integrity and innovation in the delivery of legal services.
Mission
To provide clients with practical, timely and cost-effective legal solutions, delivered with the highest standards of professionalism and personal attention.
04 — Our Core Values
Upholding honesty and the highest ethical standards in all client engagements.
Delivering thorough, technically sound and commercially relevant legal advice.
Respecting turnaround times and Service Level Agreements reached with clients.
Safeguarding client information in full compliance with the Data Protection Act.
Working collaboratively with clients' internal legal teams to enhance efficiency.
05 — Why Choose Us
Decades of combined experience across litigation, conveyancing, banking and commercial law.
Practical solutions grounded in your commercial context, not just the legal technicalities.
Full Data Protection Act compliance, backed by secure systems and reliable backups.
Responsive, dependable support that meets agreed Service Level Agreements at every stage.
Offices in Nairobi, Nakuru and Eldoret, positioned to represent clients across Kenya.
A fully digital practice with secure servers and seamless communication across offices.
06 — Core Practice Areas
07 — Our Team
Supported by a full complement of staff — an accountant, a pupil, secretaries, court clerks and conveyance clerks — all computer literate, enabling efficient document handling, e-filing and client communication.
08 — Our Process
Understanding the client's needs, objectives and constraints.
Reviewing the facts and identifying the applicable law and risks.
Designing a course of action aligned with the client's commercial goals.
Acting decisively on the client's behalf — in negotiation, transactions or before the courts.
Bringing the matter to a timely and favourable conclusion.
Remaining available for ongoing advisory needs after the matter closes.
09 — Industry Experience
10 — Our Clients
11 — What Clients Say
Cheptumo & Company Advocates has been a dependable partner for our legal needs — responsive, commercially minded, and always clear on where a matter stands.
Managing Director, Banking Sector Client
What stands out is how closely they work with our internal team. Turnaround times are consistently met, and the advice is practical, not just technical.
Chief Legal Officer, State Corporation
We have relied on the firm across several transactions over the years. Their attention to detail on conveyancing and corporate matters has never let us down.
Director, Private Enterprise
12 — Professional Standing & Compliance
Held with NCBA AIG Kenya Insurance Company Limited, and can be enhanced to suit a client's requirements.
Fully tax compliant — our PIN and VAT numbers appear on our official letterhead.
Fully computerised, with legal and administrative documents backed up regularly on secure servers.
All advocates are members in good standing of the Law Society of Kenya, with no history of professional misconduct. The firm also supports pro bono legal aid, mentors incoming pupils, and partners with the communities it serves.
13 — Knowledge Centre
In-depth analysis of legislation, regulation and the practice areas most relevant to our clients.
Firm announcements and developments from across our Nairobi, Nakuru and Eldoret offices.
Timely notices on regulatory changes that may affect your business or personal affairs.
Our advocates' perspective on notable Kenyan judgments and their practical implications.
New insight is published regularly — get in touch if you'd like to be notified when we do.
14 — Frequently Asked Questions
More than 30 practice areas, from corporate and commercial law to litigation, banking, family law and specialist areas like IP — see Our Core Practices above for the full list.
Call, WhatsApp, email or use the form above — we'll start with a consultation to understand your needs.
In accordance with the Advocates Remuneration Order — we'll discuss likely scope and cost at your initial consultation.
Yes — we regularly work alongside clients' internal legal teams to keep instructions moving efficiently.
Full compliance with the Data Protection Act, backed by secure digital systems and regular data backups.
Yes — our three offices let us represent clients nationwide, not just locally.
Yes — all are members in good standing of the Law Society of Kenya, with no history of professional misconduct.
Yes — including affidavits and certification of documents.
15 — Our Offices
Get in Touch
Whether you are an individual, a business or a public institution, our team is ready to build a trusted and enduring professional relationship with you. Send us a message and we'll respond promptly.
Legal & Privacy
Cheptumo & Company Advocates LLP ("the Firm", "we", "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to this website and of our clients, in compliance with Kenya's Data Protection Act, 2019. When you contact us — by phone, WhatsApp, email or the form on this site — we may receive your name, contact details and any information you choose to share about your enquiry; this website does not otherwise collect personal data from visitors browsing it. Information you send us is used solely to respond to your enquiry and, where you instruct us, to provide legal services — we do not sell or rent personal information to third parties. Client information is safeguarded through secure digital systems, protected document management and regular data backups, consistent with our professional duty of confidentiality. Under the Data Protection Act, 2019, you have the right to access, correct or request deletion of personal data we hold about you — to exercise these rights, or ask a question about this policy, contact us at info@cheptumoadvocates.co.ke.
This website does not set tracking, advertising or analytics cookies. The contact form above does not store anything on our servers — it opens your own email application with your message ready to send, addressed directly to us. If that changes in future — for example, if analytics tools are added — this policy will be updated to describe what is collected and how to control it.
We retain client files and related records for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which they were collected, to meet our professional, legal and regulatory obligations as advocates, and to establish, exercise or defend legal claims. Retention periods vary by matter type and are guided by the Advocates Act, Law Society of Kenya practice guidelines, and the Data Protection Act, 2019. Records no longer required are disposed of securely. Questions about how long we hold specific records can be directed to info@cheptumoadvocates.co.ke.