01 / Our vision
A legal practice built on trust.
To build a respected Kenyan legal practice known for trusted advocacy, sound legal judgment and progressive solutions to evolving legal and governance challenges.
Kariuki & Were Advocates LLP
About the firm
Independent legal judgment. Personal attention. Advice grounded in your interests.
Westlands, Nairobi
A considered approach to every matter.
Professional judgment, careful preparation and advice centred on your interests.
Who we are
Clear advice. Considered action. Lasting relationships.
Kariuki & Were Advocates LLP is a Nairobi-based law firm built on professional integrity, independent legal judgment and responsive client service. Founded by Elizabeth M. Kariuki and Gaudence A. Were, the firm brings together litigation experience, careful legal research, commercial advisory and governance-focused counsel.
We work with businesses, financial institutions, NGOs, charitable trusts, boards and private individuals. Our role extends beyond resolving immediate legal issues: we help clients understand their options, manage risk and make informed decisions.
Every instruction begins with understanding the facts, the applicable law and the outcome the client seeks. We approach each matter with careful preparation, direct partner involvement and attention to the wider commercial or personal considerations at stake.
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What guides us
Purpose, principles
and promise.
The way we practise matters as much as the advice we give. Our work is guided by professional responsibility, sound judgment and respect for the people who trust us.
02 / Our mission
Practical counsel. Personal attention.
To deliver exceptional, ethical and innovative legal services through accessible partner involvement, meticulous legal analysis and practical, client-centred solutions.
Our standards
The principles behind our work
These principles shape how we advise, communicate and represent our clients.
01
Integrity & Independence
Principled legal advice supported by independent professional judgment.
02
Excellence & Diligence
Careful legal analysis, thorough preparation and attention to detail.
03
Confidentiality & Trust
Professional discretion in the handling of every client matter.
04
Responsiveness & Accountability
Clear communication, accessible partners and responsible follow-through.
05
Innovation with Legal Rigour
Practical, forward-looking solutions grounded in sound legal analysis.
06
Collaboration & Respect
Working closely with clients to understand their priorities and objectives.
Who we work with
Our clients
Different clients face different challenges. We take the time to understand their circumstances and provide advice suited to their needs.
01
Businesses & Enterprises
Corporations, entrepreneurs, SMEs and investors navigating commercial matters.
Client-focused counsel
02
Financial Institutions
Banks, microfinance lenders and credit institutions requiring sound legal counsel.
Client-focused counsel
03
NGOs & Charitable Organisations
Local and international NGOs, public benefit organisations and charitable trusts.
Client-focused counsel
04
Boards & Institutions
Boards of directors, trustees, employers and other institutional decision-makers.
Client-focused counsel
05
Private Clients
Individuals, families, expatriates and estate representatives.
Client-focused counsel
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