SKC Advocates LLP provides comprehensive conveyancing and real estate legal services to developers, financial institutions, investors, corporates, and private clients.
Our practice is founded on precision, reliability, and a strong understanding of the commercial and regulatory dynamics of the Kenyan property market. We recognise that real estate transactions represent significant investments and strategic decisions, and we structure our advice to protect value, manage risk, and ensure certainty of title .
We advise across the full property lifecycle, from acquisition and financing to development, leasing, and disposal. Our conveyancing services cover residential, commercial, agricultural, and sectional title properties, including title due diligence, drafting and review of transfer documents, lodgement and registration, and coordination with land registries, financial institutions, surveyors, and relevant authorities. We place particular emphasis on thorough title investigations, encumbrance checks, and regulatory compliance to minimise transaction risk.
Our real estate development practice supports clients on land acquisition, zoning, subdivision and consolidation, joint ventures, sale-off-plan structures, and large-scale developments. We also advise on environmental and planning compliance, regulatory approvals, and project structuring to support bankability and long-term asset value. In addition, we act for landlords and tenants in commercial leasing transactions, including office, retail, industrial, and mixed-use developments, handling the drafting and negotiation of leases, sale agreements, and ancillary documentation.
We further advise lenders and borrowers on property finance, including the structuring and registration of mortgages, charges, and other security instruments. Complementing our transactional work, we provide proactive dispute avoidance and risk management advice on title defects, boundary and occupancy issues, regulatory non-compliance, evictions, and breach of contract matters, with early intervention aimed at preventing costly litigation.
is defined by responsiveness, transparency, and meticulous attention to detail. By combining legal expertise with practical market insight and commercial awareness, we deliver real estate solutions that are efficient, secure, and aligned with our clients’ investment objectives.