The Employment & Labour Relations Court in 2026: What Employers Need to Know
Key rulings, procedural updates, and what every Kenyan employer needs to know to stay compliant and protected this year.
Sharp Focus. Sound Judgment.Results That Hold
Simiyu & Partners Advocates LLP is a Nairobi-based specialist law firm delivering senior-led counsel in dispute resolution, commercial, property, and regulatory law, across Kenya, the East African Community, and beyond.
Who We AreAbout The Firm
Simiyu & Partners Advocates LLP was founded on a straightforward conviction: that focused, senior-led counsel consistently produces better outcomes than scale alone. We are deliberately boutique, organised around selected niches, staffed by senior advocates, and structured so that the partner you appoint is the partner who leads your matter from instruction to conclusion.
Founded in 2017 and led by Managing Partner Ben Simiyu, the firm brings together more than two decades of courtroom and commercial experience. We act for businesses, public institutions, financial institutions, and individuals across Kenya and the East African Community and, through our network of trusted African law firms, well beyond.
Why Simiyu & Partners
These four principles define how we work, and what clients should expect from every engagement with the firm.
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Seniority
Every matter is led by a senior advocate of the firm. You will not be handed to a junior. The partner you meet at the start of your matter is the one responsible for its outcome. -
Solutions
We give frank, candid opinions so that clients can make informed decisions. We resolve matters efficiently in or out of court, always with your commercial and personal objectives in mind.
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Speed
We respond to all client correspondence within 24 hours, as a matter of firm policy. We move your matter forward, and we keep you informed at every stage. -
Integrity
We hold ourselves to the highest standards of professional ethics and confidentiality. Our advice is independent, honest, and always in your interest, not ours.
Specialist Counsel Across Various Practice AreasOur Expertise
We have built deep capability in the areas that matter most to the clients we serve. Whether your matter is contentious or transactional, regulatory or commercial, you will find a team at Simiyu & Partners Advocates LLP with the experience and focus to handle it well.
Our Track Record
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22+ Years
Combined experience at the Kenyan Bar, led from the top. -
24-Hour Policy
Guaranteed reply to all client correspondence, every day. -
Reported Decisions
Published in the Kenya Law Reports, civil and constitutional.
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KES 50 Million
Professional indemnity cover protecting every client we serve. -
Pan-African Reach
Active across Kenya, the EAC, and the broader continent. -
Multi-Sector
Clients across nine of Kenya’s most active economic sectors.
Trusted Across SectorsSectors We Serve
From government agencies to private enterprises, we have earned the confidence of clients across Kenya’s most active economic sectors.
Experienced Advocates. Personal CommitmentOur Team
The firm is led by Managing Partner Ben Simiyu and Partner Tracy Wagasa, supported by a team of advocates and specialists across litigation, conveyancing, employment, and commercial law.
Practical Perspectives on the Law as It ChangesInsights & Commentary
Our team writes regularly on the legal and regulatory developments that affect our clients, case alerts, legislative updates, and practical guidance for businesses and institutions navigating Kenya’s evolving legal landscape.
When Does a Dispute Belong in Arbitration? A Practical Guide
Not every dispute belongs in court. We break down when arbitration is faster, cheaper, and better for your business relationship.
Understanding Kenya’s Data Protection Act: Obligations for Business
Your business holds personal data. Here is what the law requires, and what happens if you are not yet compliant.
Public Procurement in Kenya: How to Protect Your Bid
The procurement process is competitive and legally complex. Here is how to protect your position from bid submission to award.
Conveyancing in Kenya: A Step-by-Step Guide for Property Buyers
Buying property in Kenya involves more steps than most buyers expect. This guide walks you through every stage of the process.
Trademark Registration in Kenya: A Practical Guide for Brand Owners
Your brand is an asset. This step-by-step guide walks brand owners through the registration process at KIPI from start to finish.
What the Finance Act 2026 Means for Your Business
New levies, revised thresholds, and expanded obligations, a plain-language breakdown of what the Finance Act 2026 changes for you.
Debt Recovery in Kenya: Your Legal Options Explained
Outstanding debts rarely resolve themselves. Here is a clear overview of the legal recovery options available to you in Kenya.
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Get In TouchReady To Talk?
Whether you have an immediate legal matter or would like to explore how Simiyu & Partners Advocates LLP can support your business, we would like to hear from you. We respond to every enquiry within 24 hours.