C.MPUTHIA ADVOCATES
Strategic Legal Partners for businesses across Africa.
Global Award
C.Mputhia advocates is very honoured to announce that we have been nominated in the Regional Legal Team category for this year’s #TrustLawAwards.
The Awards celebrate the remarkable legal teams and pro bono projects undertaken by the TrustLaw Network’s Members for NGOs, independent media and social enterprises around the world
The Awards’ nominees are selected from the hundreds of pro bono projects TrustLaw facilitates each year.
CUMULATIVE 25 YEARS OF LEGAL EXPERTISE
C.Mputhia Advocates is a legal services law firm that offers legal services in Kenya, regionally, continentally & beyond. It is a well-reputed firm in corporate governance, family business advisory, data protection & intellectual property laws.
C.Mputhia Advocates has won several awards & is a member of the elite leading law firms of East Africa, as awarded by East Africa Law Society. This has been attained by continuous learning, continous improvement, relentless faith & dedication.
“We give you more than you asked for.”
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Only C. Mputhia Advocates combines deep African legal expertise with a mission to catalyse business backed by precedent-setting wins in IP and governance, a global network through ILN and ACLN, and a values-driven approach that treats every client as a partner, not a file.
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What makes us stand out from the crowd is our client centric and bespoke approach to offering legal solutions. We do not impose the law on our clients but patiently take time to listen and understand our client needs. We work collaboratively with our clients to ensure that we offer a bespoke legal solution that meets client objectives.
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We offer a dedicated, holistic yet bespoke approach, where we first understand client objectives, then offer a 360° view. Through this approach, we provide value to our clients over and above the minimum threshold.
Our team is made up of multi-skilled lawyers, who have additional skills in research, training, mediation, arbitration, marketing & finance, to give you more than you bargained for.
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Through our legal services, we seek to positively impact community, the environment, the business sector, the legal sector & our clients.
We carefully consider positive outcomes in our service strategy, which range from positive customer experience, to settling case precedents and upholding transformative practice in the legal sector. Our work has not only benefitted our clients, but has also been beneficial in transforming the business environment & legal sector.
We are a values-driven firm where relentless faith, continuous learning & dedicated approach is sure to lead to a positive impact.
— Our services —
We offer a broad spectrum of legal services in a specialized manner.
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Data Protection
We offer comprehensive data privacy and protection services, leveraging a multidisciplinary team of legal and cyber-security experts.
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Intellectual Property Law
We offer the protection and commercialization of intellectual property, including trademarks, patents, copyrights, and industrial designs.
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Family Business Governance
We advice on formation of special entity family businesses where we tailor draft the articles of association and shareholders ‘agreement to cover the special relationship.
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Corporate Governance
We offer comprehensive Corporate Governance services to support clients in establishing strong structures and processes for business continuity.
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Emerging Laws
There’s need to denote new legal frameworks or regulations that arise to address the societal impacts of rapidly evolving scientific & technological advancements.
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Commercial Law
We offer specialization in commercial law, offering expert services in incorporation, drafting of articles of association, and shareholder agreements.
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Dispute Resolution Law
We provide comprehensive dispute resolution services tailored to resolve legal claims both inside and outside the courtroom.
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Family and Citizenship
We provide a full range of Personal Law services tailored to individual needs, including personal injury, wealth management, and wills.
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Corporate Finance
We offer specialized corporate finance advisory services, guiding businesses through valuations, share purchases, and capital structuring.
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Property Law and Conveyancing
We provide expert legal services in property law and conveyancing, focusing on smooth property transfers, sales, and acquisitions.
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Natural Resources, Environment, Projects and Construction
We specialize in comprehensive legal services for natural resources, with a focus on legal strategy, contract negotiation, and compliance.
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Training and Capacity Building
We take a holistic approach yet bespoke approach to training such that the training package fits your organization.
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Offshore Registrations
We also offer offshore registration services for individuals and companies looking to access tax efficiencies, ensure asset protection, simplify administration, and maintain confidentiality.
News and Updates
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Newsletter
Sports Law & IP
The interaction between sports and law has evolved into a dynamic and specialized field.
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Newsletter
Emerging Issues in HR
Find out more about emerging issues in the workplace such as remote work, mental health, expatriates, data privacy and technovations
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Newsletter
How Businesses Can Help Improve Kenya’s AML Reputation
The business landscape in Kenya is currently facing significant challenges, following Kenya’s grey listing by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in February 2024.
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Update
New Collaboration
We are delighted to announce that we were invited to collaborate with East Africa Law Society as speakers on:
1. Intellectual Property where we spoke on IP valuation2. Ethical management of law firms
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New Partnership
We are excited to announce that we are now partners of a global entity that offers offshore incorporation in 40 jurisdictions worldwide including UAE, Mauritius, BVI, Singapore, Malaysia & others.
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Newsletter
Timeshare Property in Kenya
Imagine owning a four-bedroom mansion on any luxury destination for over 99 years, for approximately Ksh 3,000,000, for seven days a year! With timeshares, this is possible.
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Corporate Law
A handbook for managers
The Corporate Law Handbook For Managers ™series, are practical handbooks written by an advocate, as a managerial tool on legal issues.
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TLY Podcast
The Law & You
TLY is a podcast that analyzes how the law impacts businesses and individuals. Literally, The Law & You.
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Climate Change
The world is slowly awakening to the harsh realities of global warming, which is evident in erratic weather patterns and adverse climatic conditions.
Partnerships & Awards
