PRACTICE AREA DETAILS
- Date 17 Mar 2026
- Location Golf View Office Suites, 6th Floor, Wambui Road Off Kiambu Road, Opposite Muthaiga Golf Club, Nairobi
- Category Conveyancing & Securities Department
ABOUT THIS PRACTICE AREA
Conveyancing is one of the firm’s core practice areas. The firm has successfully handled hundreds of property transactions across all counties of Kenya, covering titles registered under the Land Registration Act, 2012, the Registration of Titles Act (now repealed), the Government Lands Act (now repealed), the Land Titles Act, and the Registered Land Act (now repealed). The firm has a thorough understanding of the impact of the Lands Laws (Amendment) Act, 2016, and the ongoing conversion of titles under the new legislative framework.
Sale and Purchase Transactions
The firm advises buyers and sellers on all aspects of residential, commercial, and agricultural property transactions, including:
- Conducting due diligence on title, including searches at the relevant Land Registry, survey department verification of boundaries, rates clearance, and land rent status.
- Advising on the legal implications of different categories of land tenure — freehold, leasehold, and community land.
- Drafting and negotiating sale agreements, including conditions of sale, completion mechanics, and risk allocation.
- Preparation and registration of transfers, assents, and deeds of gift.
- Advising on stamp duty, capital gains tax implications, and land rates obligations.
- Handling the receipt and disbursement of sale proceeds through the firm's client account in compliance with the Advocates Accounts Rules.
Leases and Licences
The firm prepares, reviews, and registers a wide range of lease and licence instruments, including:
- Commercial leases for offices, retail premises, warehouses, and hospitality establishments.
- Residential leases and tenancy agreements.
- Long-term ground leases and building leases.
- Sub-leases and assignments of existing leasehold interests.
- License agreements for use of premises without creating a tenancy.
Sectional Properties and Subdivisions
The firm has particular expertise in:
- Sectional property transactions under the Sectional Properties Act, 2020, including purchase, sale, and charge of units within sectional property developments.
- Subdivision of parcels and amalgamation of adjoining parcels.
- Change of user applications and development permission matters.
- Navigation of the Ardhisasa digital land management system for registration, mutation, and transfer processes.
