Our Practice Areas

Civil Litigation

Our Firm has a well-established litigation department with a specialty in giving each case the best that it can, providing advice and opinions in line with the relevant provisions of law. Our lawyers specialize in solving complex business disputes in an expeditious and effective way while trying to minimize costs as much as possible. We ensure competent, adequate representation in all courts.

Alternative Dispute Resolution

The firm’s team has comprehensive knowledge with extensive experience in alternative dispute resolution, including mediation, arbitration, and adjudication, and has successfully represented clients at the High Court. The Firm has a highly regarded alternative dispute resolution department that advises on a full range of contentious commercial disputes, including construction and trade disputes, as well as matters arising out of contractual claims, tax demands, fraud, environmental, and real estate disputes.

Family Law

Our Firm offers Legal services in diverse areas of family matters, including maintenance claims, adoption, divorce cases, and succession matters. The Firm has successfully represented various spouses in divorce cases and determination of matrimonial property, as well as maintenance and adoption claims. We handle personal law matters such as local and international adoptions, guardianship, preparation of wills, alteration and revival of wills, and application for the grant of probate and letters of administration.

Conveyancing & Property Law

We have a team of Advocates with vast experience in all aspects of Land Law and Property transactions in Kenya. We also prepare and register legal documents such as Agreements for sale, leases, consents, charges, property transfers, assets and conveyances, leases, reconveyances, and other securities. Our team ensures that any relevant due diligence, both on the ground and at the respective Land registry searches, is conducted, and adjudication records are acquired, investigating titles and conducting debt recovery. We also assist our clients in procuring the requisite clearances as may be necessary in each case to ensure our clients acquire a good title.

Criminal Litigation

The firm also handles all criminal matters as provided for in the Penal Code of Kenya and any other relevant statutes related to Kenya. Our team will offer you the necessary legal services right from the time of arrest and arraignment to the court and take you through the entire trial process until the case is successfully concluded.

Debt Recovery

At Ogunah & Associates Advocates, we assist individuals, businesses, and institutions in the lawful recovery of debts. Our services include demand letters, negotiation, mediation, and, where necessary, litigation to ensure our clients recover what is rightfully owed to them. We handle both secured and unsecured debt matters with diligence, confidentiality, and a strong commitment to due process.

Employment and labor law

The firm supports both employees and employers in understanding and navigating Kenya’s labor laws. From wrongful termination and workplace discrimination to contract disputes and compliance matters, we help resolve employment issues in a fair and informed manner. Our goal is to ensure that rights are protected and obligations are clearly understood under the Employment Act and related statutes.

Probate and administration

We offer guidance through the legal process of probate and estate administration — whether the deceased left a will or not. Our firm assists families in applying for grants of representation, managing succession matters, and ensuring a smooth and lawful transfer of assets. We work with sensitivity and clarity to help clients honor their loved ones’ legacies while complying with Kenya’s succession laws.

Children matters

Children’s rights are at the heart of family law, and our firm provides legal support in matters concerning custody, maintenance, guardianship, and child protection. We approach each case with compassion, prioritizing the best interests of the child in line with the Children Act and constitutional provisions. Whether through court proceedings or alternative dispute resolution, we help clients find child-centered, lasting solutions.