Founded in 1938, Kaplan & Stratton Advocates is a premier law firm in Kenya, renowned for delivering high-quality legal services to domestic and international clients. As one of the largest and most established practices in East Africa, the firm comprises 23 partners, supported by over 30 associates, interns, and paralegal staff, enabling it to handle complex and large-scale matters efficiently.

Kaplan & Stratton serves a diverse client base, including private and public companies, banks, development finance institutions, non-governmental organizations, and international law firms. The firm is recognized for its expertise in both domestic and cross-border work, offering legal solutions across sectors such as finance, banking, power, telecommunications, infrastructure, transport, manufacturing, tourism, agriculture, and horticulture.

The firm’s practice areas encompass Aircraft Leasing & Financing, Arbitration & Mediation, Business Establishment, Banking, Insurance & Telecommunications, Capital Markets, Competition and Antitrust, Computer and Electronic Payments, Employment & Retirement Benefits, Environmental Law, Forensics and Due Diligence, Immigration & Private Client Services, Intellectual Property, International & Cross-border Transactions, Joint Ventures, Mergers & Acquisitions, Litigation, Power and Energy, Private Equity, Project Finance & Infrastructure, Real Estate & Property Management, Structured Finance, and Tax & Stamp Duty Planning.

Kaplan & Stratton leverages the dual qualifications of its English-trained partners and associates, offering clients the advantage of expertise in Commonwealth and Kenyan commercial laws. The firm is also a founder member of Lex-Africa, a network of independent law firms across 28 African countries, further strengthening its capacity to support clients throughout the continent.

Through its commitment to excellence, efficiency, and strategic client-focused solutions, Kaplan & Stratton provides robust legal and commercial advice, ensuring clients navigate Kenya’s legal landscape and the broader East African region with confidence and success.