About Us
About Arwa & Change Advocates LLP
Arwa & Change Advocates LLP is a dynamic, medium-sized business law firm with a strong national presence and an extensive network of associate firms across Kenya’s key financial and commercial centres. The Firm delivers high-impact corporate and commercial legal solutions tailored to the needs of local enterprises, regional players, multinational corporations, and public sector institutions.
Established in 2012 as Arwa & Associates, the Firm has grown steadily through a reputation for diligence, responsiveness, and results-driven legal advice. In 2015, this growth culminated in the formation of Arwa & Change Advocates LLP, following strategic partnerships with like-minded professionals united by a shared vision of excellence, integrity, and client-centred service. Today, the Firm combines deep local insight with modern legal practice to support clients as trusted advisors in an increasingly complex business environment.
Why Choose Us
Experienced Leadership
Our leadership and advocates bring decades of legal experience across commercial, public, and private sectors, providing seasoned judgment and strategic guidance on complex matters
Client-Centered Service
We prioritize responsiveness, accessibility, and personalized attention. Clients work directly with our lawyers and receive timely, practical solutions tailored to their needs
Multidisciplinary Expertise
From finance and corporate transactions to litigation, employment, property, energy, and public law, we provide integrated legal support under one roof
National Reach with Strong Networks
Our established network of associates allows us to operate effectively across Kenya and handle both local and cross-border matters efficiently
Efficiency & Cost-Effectiveness
We continually seek to balance high-quality legal services with cost-efficient solutions to deliver maximum value to our clients
Our Focus & Approach
As a corporate and commercial law firm, we focus strongly on understanding the needs of our clients and their respective businesses. Our clients require rapid response, appropriate advice, and innovative legal solutions built on a full understanding of their individual business environments. Through our effective network of associates, we respond swiftly to matters both locally and internationally, ensuring accessibility, reliability, and results at every stage.
Our practice is founded on:
- Exceptional service delivery
- Technical excellence
- Practical and cost-efficient solutions
- A holistic, client-centered approach
Our Resources
Our People
The people at Arwa & Change Advocates LLP are our greatest resource. Our lawyers, legal assistants, and support staff are accessible at all times, delivering real-time, dedicated legal and advisory services to meet the varied needs of our clients
Our Library & Research Capacity
We take pride in our extensive legal library and digital resources, which support rigorous research and informed advisory services. Continuous investment in knowledge ensures our team remains up-to-date and equipped to provide accurate and effective solutions
Our Practice Strengths
Our multidisciplinary capability enables us to advise clients across complex transactions, disputes, compliance, and governance matters.We offer comprehensive legal services across multiple sectors, including:
Corporate & Commercial Law
Advising businesses on mergers, acquisitions, contracts, governance, and regulatory compliance to support growth and commercial transactions.
Banking & Finance
Structuring loans, credit facilities, secured transactions, and financial arrangements for banks, borrowers, and institutions in domestic and cross-border deals.
Employment & Labour
Guiding employers and employees on contracts, disputes, workplace policies, discrimination claims, union matters, and compliance with labour regulations.
Property & Conveyancing
Handling real estate transactions, title transfers, leases, mortgages, due diligence, and property development projects from acquisition to completion.
Family & Estate Matters
Assisting clients with divorce, child custody, adoption, wills, trusts, probate, and estate planning to protect family and legacy interests.
Capital Markets
Supporting issuers and underwriters in equity/debt offerings, securities regulation, listings, and structured finance transactions in public markets.
Oil & Gas / Energy
Providing counsel on exploration, production, licensing, regulatory compliance, project finance, and disputes in oil, gas, and renewable energy sectors.
Constitutional & Electoral Law
Advising on constitutional rights, governance challenges, election disputes, political processes, and public law matters for individuals and institutions.
International & Local Consultancies
Delivering strategic legal advisory services on cross-border investments, compliance, partnerships, and local regulatory issues for global and domestic clients.