Cecilia Njeri

Associate Advocate | Conveyancing & Real Estate Law | Commercial & Business Law | Succession & Estate Planning

I help people dealing in real estate and commercial transactions to buy and sell land, and open companies or partnerships so their proprietary and business interests are protected

Cecilia is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya currently serving as an Associate at the firm. She specializes in land and commercial transactions, where she focuses on safeguarding the proprietary and business interests of both individual and corporate clients. Whether guiding a first-time homebuyer or assisting a company through a complex sale, Cecilia provides end-to-end support in property dealings and the strategic formation of new business entities, including companies and partnerships.

Known for her meticulous attention to detail, Cecilia possesses a sharp eye for the nuances of commercial drafting and contract review. She approaches every brief with unwavering dedication, acting as a steadfast protector of her clients’ legal positions. Her work ethic is defined by a refusal to compromise on her clients’ best interests, ensuring that every agreement is strengthened and every risk is mitigated.

Beyond the boardroom, Cecilia is deeply committed to social advocacy, particularly in the protection of children’s rights. Her peers and clients trust her because of this strong moral compass. She believes that a society is only as strong as its commitment to nurturing the next generation. This passion for justice and community well-being translates into her practice, where she treats every case with the high level of integrity and responsibility it deserves.

What truly sets Cecilia apart is her unique blend of empathy and objective judgment. While she is deeply attuned to the human element and the specific circumstances of those she represents, she remains a grounded decision-maker. This allows her to offer compassionate counsel while delivering the firm, strategic results necessary to move her clients forward.

Cecilia Njeri, Conveyancing and Real Estate Law, Commercial and Business Law, Succession and Estate Planning

Cecilia helps clients with:

  • Buying properties and conducting the necessary due diligence including searches
  • Selling properties and ensuring legal compliance during such sales.
  • Drafting contracts and commercial agreements including distributorship agreements. 
  • Registration of companies, general, limited, and limited liability partnerships, societies, non-governmental organizations, non-profit organizations and business names. 
  • Registration of intellectual property rights including copyrights, trademarks, and patents. 
  • Preparation and registration of charges, debentures, guarantees and other securities.
Cecilia Njeri, Conveyancing and Real Estate Law, Commercial and Business Law, Succession and Estate Planning

Representative experience:

  • Advised real estate developers on the successful transfer of over 100 properties, involving the drafting of sale agreements and the seamless issuance of sectional titles to individual purchasers.
  • Represented a prominent SACCO in the preparation and registration of hundreds of charges, ensuring all instruments maintained strict legal compliance and secured the institution’s financial interests.
  • Conducted due diligence and regulatory navigation for property owners to facilitate the “Change of User” for land from agricultural to commercial status, managing the process with relevant government authorities.
  • Drafted and negotiated comprehensive commercial and distributorship agreements for a diverse portfolio of business clients, ensuring robust protection of proprietary rights.
  • Guided corporate clients through the complex registration and setup of companies, NGOs, and limited liability partnerships, providing a solid legal foundation for their operations.
  • Assisted property owners and developers with obtaining essential government consents and navigating land registries to ensure the timely perfection of securities and titles.

Kind Words

SOME OF CECILIA'S CLIENTS

Rated 5 out of 5
"Cecilia has transferred over 100 properties from me to buyers. She drafted all the sale agreements for me and ensured that each purchaser got their sectional titles. Exceptional attention to detail and always on call!"
Rated 5 out of 5
"Ms. Njeri has drafted and prepared hundreds of charges for our SACCO. She ensures that each charge instrument duly complies with the law, obtains the required consents from government and is submitted to land registries."
Rated 5 out of 5
"Cec helped me change the user of my land from agricultural to commercial. I expected it to be a daunting process yet she held my hand all-through. Thank you so much Cecilia!"

Credentials

Admissions:

  • Kenya, Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, Law Society of Kenya.

Education:

  • Bachelor of Laws Degree, Kenyatta University

Professional memberships:

  • Law Society of Kenya

Languages:

  • English
  • Kiswahili
Cecilia Njeri, Conveyancing and Real Estate Law, Commercial and Business Law, Succession and Estate Planning

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