Advocates LLP · Embu, Kenya · Cross-Border Advisory

Gathua & Wanjiku

Strategic counsel for consequential business, property and family matters — with a clear cross-border perspective.

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Elijah Gathua Muhoro, Partner
Elijah Gathua MuhoroPartner
Lilian Wanjiku Njeru, Partner
Lilian Wanjiku NjeruPartner

The Firm

A firm built on trust.

We represent businesses, founders, and families across East Africa and Southeast Asia — combining Real Estate, Corporate Governance, Regulatory Compliance, and Litigation Strength with Coordinated Cross-Border Commercial Advisory. Where jurisdiction-specific advice is required, we collaborate with independent, locally qualified counsel.

Regulatory Compliance · Disputes · Corporate · Property · Family

Practice

Counsel across borders.

We provide coordinated cross-border commercial advisory for clients navigating opportunities across East Africa and Southeast Asia, working with independent, locally qualified counsel where jurisdiction-specific advice is required.

Regulatory Compliance · Disputes · Corporate · Property · Family

Regulatory Compliance

Regulatory requirements, corporate governance, licensing, risk and cross-border operations.

Dispute Resolution

Strategic representation in commercial, property, construction, debt recovery and civil disputes.

Corporate & Commercial

Clear advice on corporate governance, contracts, joint ventures, MoUs and commercial relationships.

Property, Family & Estates

Careful counsel on real estate, conveyancing, family matters and the protection of family estates.

Cross-Border Advisory

One coordinated client experience.

Cross-border mandates are coordinated through our Embu office. Where a matter requires advice or representation under another jurisdiction’s law, we work with independent, locally qualified counsel to provide a coordinated and seamless client experience.

East Africa

Kenya and the wider region

Supporting businesses, founders and families navigating commercial, regulatory and private-client matters. Nairobi is an important commercial hub within our regional focus, supported by professional experience and established networks.

Southeast Asia

Malaysia and neighbouring markets

Supporting cross-border opportunities and commercial relationships. Kuala Lumpur is an important commercial hub within our regional focus, supported by established networks and collaboration with independent local counsel.

Meet the Partners

29+ Years Combined Practice

Two advocates. One shared standard.

Clear, decisive legal counsel grounded in deep professional experience and shaped by a cross-border perspective.

Elijah Gathua Muhoro

Partner

Elijah Gathua Muhoro

Elijah Gathua Muhoro is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, Commissioner for Oaths and Notary Public with over 14 years’ post-admission experience. He is a member of the Law Society of Kenya, and the East Africa Law Society. His practice spans commercial dispute resolution, corporate governance, restructuring and insolvency, construction and engineering, land and property disputes, civil fraud and asset tracing, and cross-border commercial advisory.

He advises businesses, founders and families on complex disputes, regulatory risk, joint ventures, MoUs and commercial agreements, combining rigorous legal analysis with a practical, results-focused approach.

Lilian Wanjiku Njeru

Partner

Lilian Wanjiku Njeru

Lilian Wanjiku Njeru is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, Commissioner for Oaths and Notary Public with over 15 years' post-admission experience. She is a member of the Law Society of Kenya, and the East Africa Law Society. She is a certified Mediator and an experienced legal practitioner whose work focuses on Succession and Wills, Real Estate, Corporate Governance and Regulatory Compliance. She advises businesses and families on transactions, property matters and compliance issues, translating legal requirements into clear, practical steps. Her approach combines close client engagement, careful execution and a commitment to legal solutions that protect clients and support sound decision-making across dynamic markets.

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Principal Location

Embu, Kenya.

Office AddressP.O. Box 1196-60100, Embu
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