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Keiti Law LLP, formerly known as Cliffe Dekker, is a prominent law firm in Kenya, providing personalized legal services across various practice areas. The firm is dedicated to delivering seamless legal services in East Africa, leveraging its expertise in banking and finance, corporate and commercial transactions, employment law, capital markets, project finance, environmental law, energy, tax and exchange control, and intellectual property.
Notable practitioners: Shem Otanga and Desmond Odhiambo
The Intellectual Property department is led by Partner Shem Otanga.
2026
"What sets them apart is not just their depth of technical IP knowledge, but the way they bring it to bear practically — translating complex legal issues into clear, actionable advice that works for a fast-moving business. Their cross-border capability has been particularly important to us. Beyond the work itself, the team is responsive, commercially aware, and easy to work with."
"We like their IP litigation service because the team is highly responsive and works in a timely manner, which makes coordination smooth even on urgent matters. They also inspire real confidence. Practitioners are commercially minded, clear in their advice, and very solid on strategy and execution."
"Their IP advisory team is responsive and pragmatic, giving clear, commercially grounded guidance that you can trust."
Shem Otanga
"Shem is a standout. He knows his IP well — the advice is always technically sound and he clearly stays on top of developments in the space. What makes him particularly easy to work with is his responsiveness; he doesn't leave you waiting and communicates clearly, which matters a lot when you're dealing with time-sensitive matters."
"Shem Otanga does a great job as the lead partner overseeing the matters. He’s very hands-on in guiding strategy, keeps close control of the work being done, and consistently supports us on litigation files with clear, confident direction."
2025
"I appreciate Kieti Law’s IP service for its expertise, efficiency, and attention to detail. Their team is highly knowledgeable in intellectual property law, especially in East Africa, ensuring smooth and timely trademark registrations. They offer strategic, tailored advice that aligns with our business goals and provide exceptional client support, making them a trusted and reliable partner."
"I chose Kieti Law for our trademark expansion across East Africa due to their exceptional expertise in intellectual property law and deep regional knowledge. Their strong local presence in Kenya allowed for efficient registration of our marks in multiple classes, fast-tracking the process. Kieti Law’s professional excellence, timely communication, and strategic advice ensured a smooth and effective trademark registration process. Their tailored solutions and understanding of our business goals made them the ideal partner to protect our brand as we expand in East Africa."
"I chose to collaborate with Kieti Law due to their responsiveness, professionalism, and prompt handling of intellectual property matters."
"Kieti Law responds to my emails in a timely manner with clear details, and the charge is competitive."
"The IP team is highly responsive, consistently exceeding expectations and demonstrating exceptional professionalism."
"They are responsive, reliable, they have technical expertise and always display operational excellence in their service delivery."
MMC ASAFO is an established law firm specializing in various legal areas, including Intellectual Property Law, Corporate/Commercial Law, Property/Conveyancing Law, Banking Law and FinTech, Capital Markets Law, Telecommunications Law, Energy Law, Environmental Law, Labour Law, Insurance Law, and Regulatory & Tax Law. Founded in 1995, the firm is headquartered in Nairobi, with a branch office in Mombasa at the Mombasa Trade Centre.
Notable practitioners: Esther Omulele, Melissa Wango Were and Nalianya Smith
The Intellectual Property department is led by Managing Partner Esther Omulele.
2025
"Efficient and responsive. Great local knowledge and cost friendly."
The team of lawyers in Kenya have been involved in market leading transactions including advising on banking and finance matters, corporate and commercial transactions, employment law, capital markets, project finance, environmental law and energy, tax & exchange control, and intellectual property in a wide range for sectors.
Our overarching goal is to provide seamless legal services in East Africa through this office to enable our worldwide clients to harness the vast opportunities for sustainable investment that lie within that region of the continent and beyond.
The disruptive potential of innovation and the economic value of the intellectual property (IP) assets that it yields cannot be disputed in today’s world. A hallmark of progressive businesses is the ability to generate, identify, harness and leverage IP assets to gain significant competitive advantages.
Our firm has unique IP law capabilities that make us a key partner for our clients in their efforts to achieve this in Kenya and other parts of Africa.
We understand the IP law frameworks that exist on the continent and work together with a network of local counsel in various African jurisdictions to deliver cutting edge legal IP solutions to our clients.
O&M Law has over the years grown rapidly into a highly rated full-service law firm that provides a comprehensive range of legal solutions for domestic and international clients with the standard of client care and responsiveness that has become our signature.
We have achieved this by working closely with our clients on a diverse range of transactions that include banking, project financing, corporate and commercial, real estate, private equity transactions, energy and natural resources, capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, labour relations, intellectual property and dispute resolution.
At O&M Law, we take pride in our dedication to providing high-quality, effective and commercially sound legal services and in our demonstrated ability to assist our clients in achieving their objectives as efficiently and smoothly as possible whilst minimising the legal and regulatory risks.
The team at O&M Law comprises of 20 advocates with each team member having a high level of expertise in different areas of law.
We have acted for a wide range of clients from the public and private sector in Kenya and across the African continent and strive to deliver a tailored and considerate approach to our service that suite the unique needs of our clients.
Our clients include the Government of the Republic of Kenya, real estate developers, banks, microfinance institutions, financial services institutions, embassies, manufacturing & service companies, technology and telecommunications companies, infrastructure, transport & construction companies, and private individuals. Big or small, complex or routine, each client and their matters receive the dedication and attention that have allowed us to grow with our clients.
Our senior partners, Patrick Ogola and Maureen Mujera have practiced in Kenya for over 22 years and have acquired a wealth of knowledge and experience while acting on many notable matters and transactions. Along the way, they have developed a reputation for offering professional, efficient and cost effective legal services. Working alongside the Partners is an eclectic, experienced, and energetic team of advocates, paralegals, and support staff, each of whom has in-depth knowledge of the different aspects that make up a modern legal practice and consistently exhibits the aptitude and flexibility needed to serve our clients more efficiently.
Von Seidels is a leading African intellectual property (IP) law firm renowned for protecting, managing, and enforcing IP rights across the continent. The firm assists local and international clients with obtaining and managing all forms of IP protection with a strong focus on patents, trade marks, designs and copyright. The firm also deals with all IP related commercial activities, including transactions, structuring, IP aspects of exchange control, agreements, licensing, transfers, valuations and litigation.
Von Seidels has become one of Sub-Saharan Africa’s largest and most respected IP firms, backed by a team of 130 people. Its attorneys combine deep technical expertise with sharp commercial acumen and a commitment to client-centric service.
The firm provides IP services throughout Africa with regional offices / service hubs located in:
South Africa (headquarters in Cape Town, satellite office in Johannesburg)
Nigeria - serving West Africa
Kenya - serving East Africa
Namibia - serving the ARIPO region (20+ African countries)
Cameroon - serving the OAPI region (17 African countries)
The firm delivers a full suite of IP services, including patents, trade marks, designs, copyright, anti counterfeiting, licensing, commercial transactions, portfolio strategy, and high impact litigation. Its client base spans startups, research institutions, and leading global technology companies.
Von Seidels is consistently recognised for excellence and ranked as a top tier IP law firm in South Africa, recognised for its cross border strength, standout results in patent and trade mark matters, and its ability to translate complex IP challenges into strategic business outcomes.
As the first African IP firm to achieve ISO 9001 certification, Von Seidels sets the benchmark for service quality and reliability. Its recent expansion into Kenya reflects its ongoing commitment to strengthen on the ground expertise and support Africa’s accelerating innovation economy.
