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Who we are

MW Gikunju & Company Advocates is a full-service law firm committed to delivering strategic, practical, and results-driven legal solutions to clients across Kenya. The Firm’s approach is defined by meticulous file preparation, clear and candid advice, and the highest standards of professional ethics.

The Firm serves a diverse clientele from individuals and families seeking personal legal guidance to enterprises requiring sophisticated commercial counsel. Regardless of the matter, every client receives the same level of dedication: advice given plainly, files prepared as though headed for cross-examination, and affairs handled with the utmost discretion.

Integrity-First Counsel

We do not tell clients what they want to hear; we tell them what they need to know. Our duty is to their best interests, not to convenience.

Cross-Sector Experience

Though a young firm, we have built depth across the practice areas most frequently called upon by Kenyan individuals and businesses.

Discretion Assured

We handle sensitive personal, family, and commercial matters with the confidentiality they are owed.

Results-Driven Representation

Our focus is on achieving practical, efficient, and commercially sound outcomes through negotiation, alternative dispute resolution, or litigation where necessary.

Rigorous Preparation

Every brief, every contract, every court filing is prepared with the same level of care, as if it were going to be tested under the most intense scrutiny.

Client-Centred Service

We believe every client deserves responsive communication, practical advice, and legal solutions tailored to their unique circumstances and objectives.

Strategic Thinking

We look beyond the immediate legal issue to anticipate risks, identify opportunities, and align legal strategy with our clients' broader goals.

Accessible & Responsive

We value lasting client relationships by remaining approachable, providing timely updates, and ensuring clients are informed and supported throughout every stage of their legal matter.

Background & History

MW Gikunju & Company Advocates is a Nairobi-based law firm established with a clear and unwavering commitment: to provide sound legal counsel delivered with rigour and discretion. For two years, the Firm has served individuals, families, and enterprises from its offices at Reliable Towers in Westlands, navigating Kenya’s complex legal landscape on behalf of its clients.

The Firm takes its name from its founding principal, Mercyliz Wanjugu Gikunju, an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya. Built on a foundation of integrity, diligence, and confidentiality, the Firm has grown steadily through reputation and referral—a testament to the trust placed in it by those it serves.

The Firm positions itself as a trusted partner for clients facing everyday legal challenges, complex commercial transactions, or contentious disputes. With a focus on thorough preparation, precise argumentation, and an unwavering respect for every instruction, the Firm has earned its place among Nairobi’s growing legal practices.