# CS Advocates LLP

> Commercial law firm in Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya, advising businesses, investors and institutions on contracts, disputes, property, insurance, banking, projects, governance and regulatory questions.

CS Advocates LLP is an Advocates of the High Court of Kenya practice at The Mirage, Tower 2, 13th Floor, Waiyaki Way, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya. P.O. Box 62700-00200, Nairobi, Kenya Telephone +254 20 80 93 000; email info@cs.legal.

The firm publishes general information about Kenyan law, not legal advice. Articles carry a named editorial or advocate review line and a review date; the editorial policy and corrections log explain how they are researched, reviewed and corrected.

## Practice areas

- [Contracts and commercial](https://cs.legal/contract-lawyers-nairobi/): Drafting and negotiating supply, distribution, services and joint venture agreements. Enforcement before the High Court and in arbitration.
- [Disputes and arbitration](https://cs.legal/commercial-litigation-lawyers-nairobi/): Commercial litigation in the High Court, arbitration under NCIA and ad hoc rules, and mediated settlement.
- [Property and conveyancing](https://cs.legal/real-estate-conveyancing-lawyers-nairobi/): Title searches, due diligence, transfers, leases and development agreements for Kenyan and diaspora clients.
- [Insurance](https://cs.legal/insurance-law-lawyers-nairobi/): Policy interpretation, claims, repudiation and recovery for policyholders and insurers.
- [Projects and infrastructure](https://cs.legal/project-finance-infrastructure-lawyers-nairobi/): PPP structures under the PPP Act 2021, construction contracts and project finance security.
- [Banking and securities](https://cs.legal/banking-securities-lawyers-nairobi/): Facilities, security creation and perfection, enforcement and regulatory questions for lenders and borrowers.
- [Governance advisory](https://cs.legal/governance-advisory-lawyers-nairobi/): Board duties, governance audits, company secretarial work and compliance under the Companies Act 2015.
- [International and diaspora](https://cs.legal/international-clients-kenya/): Market entry, remote property purchases, powers of attorney and cross-border transactions involving Kenya.

## Core pages

- [Firm overview, practice areas and how to contact the firm.](https://cs.legal/)
- [The firm, its partners and how it works.](https://cs.legal/about/)
- [Basis of charging, disbursements and VAT, and the Advocates Remuneration Order.](https://cs.legal/fees/)
- [Contact details, enquiry form and office location in Westlands, Nairobi.](https://cs.legal/contact/)
- [Library of Kenyan legal guidance by practice area.](https://cs.legal/legal-insights/)
- [All practice areas in one place.](https://cs.legal/practice-areas/)
- [Services for international and diaspora clients.](https://cs.legal/international-clients-kenya/)
- [How articles are researched, sourced, attributed and reviewed.](https://cs.legal/editorial-policy/)
- [Record of material corrections to published pages.](https://cs.legal/corrections-log/)
- [Careers, pupillage, internships and tenders.](https://cs.legal/opportunities/)
- [The firm premium service for private clients.](https://cs.legal/white-glove-service/)

## Selected guidance

- [Judicial Review in Kenya: Process and Deadlines](https://cs.legal/judicial-review-kenya-time-limits/): Judicial review in Kenya: grounds, the six-month Order 53 rule 2 window, leave, the Fair Administrative Action Act route, procedure and available reme…
- [Contract Claims in Kenya: Limitation Periods](https://cs.legal/contract-disputes-kenya-limitation-periods-nairobi/): CS Advocates LLP is a commercial law firm in Westlands, Nairobi, advising businesses and investors on Kenyan transactions, disputes and regulation.
- [Arbitration vs Litigation in Kenya](https://cs.legal/arbitration-vs-litigation-nairobi-ncia/): Arbitration, mediation or court for a Kenyan commercial dispute? How the choice affects cost, time, confidentiality and enforcement of the outcome.
- [Starting Commercial Arbitration in Kenya](https://cs.legal/starting-commercial-arbitration-kenya/): Starting commercial arbitration in Kenya: the clause, evidence, claim, urgent relief, appointment of the tribunal and costs to plan.
- [Insurance Claim Repudiation in Kenya](https://cs.legal/insurance-claim-repudiation-kenya-rights/): Insurance claim repudiation in Kenya: grounds for decline, the insurer burden, evidence to assemble, and the complaint, mediation and court routes.
- [Movable Property Security in Kenya](https://cs.legal/movable-property-security-kenya/): Security over movable property in Kenya: creating and registering MPSRA rights, priority between lenders, enforcement and the checks a lender should r…
- [PPP Projects in Kenya: Investor Guide](https://cs.legal/ppp-act-2021-kenya-foreign-investors-guide/): A practical introduction to Kenya’s public-private partnership framework for investors considering infrastructure projects.
- [Conveyancing in Kenya: A Step-by-Step Guide](https://cs.legal/conveyancing-process-kenya-step-by-step/): Step-by-step guide to the conveyancing process in Kenya: sale agreement, due diligence, stamping, registration and handover for Nairobi buyers.
- [How Much Does a Lawyer Cost in Kenya?](https://cs.legal/how-much-does-a-lawyer-cost-in-kenya/): How much does a lawyer cost in Kenya? Fixed fees, hourly rates, the Remuneration Order, disbursements, and how to keep legal costs manageable.
- [Employment Contracts in Kenya](https://cs.legal/employment-contracts-in-kenya/): What an employment contract in Kenya should contain: core terms, fixed-term and probationary arrangements, variations, records and common drafting err…
- [Valid Will Requirements in Kenya](https://cs.legal/valid-will-requirements-kenya/): Valid will requirements in Kenya: the signing and witnessing rules, capacity, what a will should cover, codicils, revocation and common drafting mista…
- [Beneficial Ownership Filing in Kenya](https://cs.legal/beneficial-ownership-filing-kenya/): How beneficial ownership is filed in Kenya, who must be disclosed, when the register changes and why banks and counterparties ask for the information.
- [Business Name or Limited Company in Kenya](https://cs.legal/business-name-vs-limited-company-kenya/): The difference between a registered business name and a limited company in Kenya: liability, compliance, investment, succession and how to choose.
- [MWONGOZO Governance Audits: What to Expect](https://cs.legal/mwongozo-governance-audits-state-corporations/): MWONGOZO governance audits for Kenyan state corporations: board effectiveness, accountability, risk and reporting expectations.
- [How to Get a Mining Licence in Kenya](https://cs.legal/how-to-get-a-mining-licence-in-kenya/): How to get a mining licence in Kenya: the application journey through the Mining Cadastre Registry, the Mineral Rights Board and the Cabinet Secretary…

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## Contact

- Address: The Mirage, Tower 2, 13th Floor, Waiyaki Way, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya, P.O. Box 62700-00200, Nairobi, Kenya
- Telephone: +254 20 80 93 000
- Email: info@cs.legal
- LinkedIn: https://ke.linkedin.com/company/cs-advocates-llp
- Enquiries: https://cs.legal/contact/