MKJ Advocates LLP was established in 2018 by three partners. Following a merger with Wafula Simiyu & Co. Advocates, founded in 2007 by managing partner Jimmy Simiyu, the firm now has over 30 years of combined legal practice experience.




MKJ Advocates LLP was established in 2018 by three partners. Following a merger with Wafula Simiyu & Co. Advocates, founded in 2007 by managing partner Jimmy Simiyu, the firm now has over 30 years of combined legal practice experience. It is one of Kenya’s premier medium-sized law firms, providing top-
tier, personalized, and holistic legal services to clients all over the region in diverse fields of law.
Over time, we have evolved into the ideal “one-stop shop” for specific legal requirements in Kenya, the East African region, and beyond as part of the ever evolving corporate environment. As this evolution continues, with globalization and technological advancement constantly transforming our business
environment, we remain committed to staying ahead of the curve, allowing our clients to stay on top of their businesses and assisting in the resolution of arising legal challenges to ensure seamless business.
Our diverse team of dynamic, qualified, dedicated professionals strive to excel in their respective fields of specialization, spanning eleven main practice groups:
- Commercial Law & Practice
- Civil Litigation
- Land Law, Real Estate & Conveyancing
- Constitutional & Administrative Law
- Criminal Litigation
- Employment and Labour Law
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Environmental Law & Management
- Energy & Extractive Law
- Public Procurement & Disposal Law
- Information, Communication and Technology (ICT)
Thanks to our years of existence and borrowing from the expertise and experience of our dedicated professionals, our firm has evolved and has huge involvement in complex and wide-ranging transactions, a testament to our commitment to innovation and excellence in legal consultancy. We are passionate, committed and dedicated to offering our clients the most comprehensive and practical legal solutions custom made on a case-by case basis to address their specific needs.
Thanks to our years of existence and borrowing from the expertise and experience of our dedicated professionals, our firm has evolved and has huge involvement in complex and wide-ranging transactions, a testament to our commitment to innovation and excellence in legal consultancy.
We are passionate, committed and dedicated to offering our clients the most comprehensive and practical legal solutions custom made on a case-by case basis to address their specific needs.
Our clients, some of whom have been with our firm since inception and who have been working with our individual professionals elsewhere, include the leading local, regional and multinational companies. They range from the region’s largestfinancial institutions, power producing companies, Retirement Benefit Schemes, right through to family-owned enterprises and the individuals that stand behind
them.
MKJ has evolved into a leading, regional firm with clients from all over the world and a representative and correspondent professional network that spans thefinancial institutions, power producing companies, Retirement Benefit Schemes, right through to family-owned enterprises and the individuals that stand behind
MKJ has evolved into a leading, regional firm with clients from all over the world and a representative and correspondent professional network that spans the globe. financial institutions, power producing companies, Retirement Benefit Schemes,
right through to family-owned enterprises and the individuals that stand behind them.
MKJ has evolved into a leading, regional firm with clients from all over the world and a representative and correspondent professional network that spans the globe.