Dickson, Gitonga Advocates LLP

We represent clients in a wide range of Civil and Commercial disputes before all courts and tribunals in Kenya. Our litigation practice is grounded in thorough legal research, sound case strategy, and skilled courtroom advocacy. We handle disputes at all levels from the Small Claim's Court, Magistrates' Courts to the High Court, Court of Appeal, and specialized tribunals. Our team also supports clients in pre-litigation strategy, alternative dispute resolution, and enforcement of judgments and arbitral awards.

Key Areas:

Commercial and Contractual Disputes

We represent clients in disputes arising from breach of contract, debt recovery, shareholder disputes, joint venture fallouts, and enforcement of commercial agreements. Our approach emphasizes negotiation and mediation before resorting to court, where appropriate.

Land and Property Litigation

We handle cases involving ownership disputes, fraudulent transfers, land boundary issues, adverse possession claims, unlawful evictions, and trespass. Our team has successfully represented clients in the Environment and Land Court in both contested and uncontested claims.

Employment and Labour Disputes

The Firm acts for both employers and employees in matters before the Employment and Labour Relations Court, including wrongful termination, redundancy, unpaid dues, disciplinary proceedings, and collective bargaining disputes.

Constitutional and Judicial Review Matters

We are experienced in litigating matters involving constitutional interpretation, enforcement of fundamental rights and freedoms, and challenges against administrative decisions through judicial review proceedings.

Tort and Personal Injury Claims

We represent claimants and defendants in tortious claims including negligence, defamation, assault, nuisance, and occupiers' liability. We also handle insurance litigation arising from such claims.

Family and Succession Matters

We handle litigation relating to divorce, child custody and maintenance, probate and administration of estates, and contested wills. We offer sensitive and solution-focused representation in these personal matters.

Tax and Regulatory Disputes

We assist clients in disputes with regulatory bodies such as the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Capital Markets Authority (CMA), and others, including representation before the Tax Appeals Tribunal and High Court.

Because justice delayed is justice denied.

The Firm handles the incorporation of companies and business enterprises; the preparation, perusal, authentication and witnessing of commercial contracts and agreements; loan agreements; the drafting and perusal of banking securities that involve companies such as debentures; share agreements and shareholders' agreements. The Firm also provides legal advise as necessary to its clients in the various business areas such clients are involved in.

Key Areas:

Intellectual Property

The firm has extensive expertise in matters relating to advisory, registration and dispute resolution of all manner of Intellectual property (IP) including Patents, Utility Models, Trademarks, Trade Secrets, Domain Names and Franchising, Industry Designs, Copyright and related fields in the IP sector.

Mergers and Acquisitions

We advise on local and cross-border mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, asset sales, and corporate restructuring. Our services span from conducting legal due diligence and drafting transaction documents to regulatory filings and post-transaction integration. We represent both acquirers and target companies in diverse industries.

Employment and Labour Law

The Firm provides employment law advisory and compliance support, including drafting employment contracts, workplace policies, and handling employee disputes. We represent clients before labour tribunals and in negotiations involving redundancy, disciplinary processes, and collective bargaining.

Technology, Privacy and Data Protection

We help clients navigate the fast-evolving legal landscape around technology, including advisory on software licensing, fintech compliance, cloud agreements, and cybersecurity obligations. Our Firm also offers data protection services including compliance audits in line with Kenya's Data Protection Act, drafting data protection policies and privacy notices, and representing clients in data breach incidents and investigations by the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC).

Your business success is our legal foundation.

Our Firm provides legal services in conveyancing and real estate transactions, catering to individuals, developers, investors, financial institutions, and corporate entities. We ensure that property dealings are carried out with precision, due diligence, and strict adherence to the applicable legal and regulatory frameworks.

Key Areas:

Sale and Purchase of Land and Property

We guide clients through the entire property transaction process, from drafting and reviewing sale agreements to conducting due diligence, obtaining consents, preparing transfer documents, and registering property at the relevant land registries. Our role ensures a seamless, secure, and legally compliant transfer of property.

Leases and Tenancy Agreements

The Firm prepares and reviews both commercial and residential lease agreements, sub-leases, licenses to occupy, and tenancy agreements. We represent landlords and tenants alike, advising on rights, obligations, and remedies in case of disputes or breach.

Property Due Diligence

Prior to acquisition or investment, we conduct extensive due diligence including title verification, search reports, land rent and rates status, zoning and planning restrictions, and identification of encumbrances such as caveats, charges, or restrictions.

Financing and Security Documentation

We advise lenders and borrowers in real estate financing arrangements. Our services include preparing and registering securities such as charges, mortgages, debentures, and deeds of guarantee. We also assist in the discharge and release of securities once obligations are met.

Subdivisions, Change of User, and Land Control Board (LCB) Consents

We assist clients with land use conversion processes, including applications for change of user, amalgamations, subdivisions, extension of lease terms, and obtaining necessary consents from the relevant authorities including the Land Control Board and county governments.

Real Estate Development and Joint Ventures

The Firm acts for developers in structuring and implementing residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects. This includes preparing off-plan sale documents, joint venture agreements, project financing structures, and ensuring regulatory compliance with environmental and building laws.

Dispute Resolution in Property Matters

We represent clients in land and property-related disputes including those involving boundary issues, succession claims, breach of contract in land sales, landlord-tenant disputes, and unlawful evictions. We appear before tribunals, the Environment and Land Court, and appellate courts.

Securing your property rights, one transaction at a time.

The firm has extensive expertise in matters relating to advisory, registration and dispute resolution of all manner of Intellectual property (IP) including Patents, Utility Models, Trademarks, Trade Secrets, Domain Names and Franchising, Industry Designs, Copyright and related fields in the IP sector. We assist clients in protecting their intellectual assets, enforcing IP rights, and navigating the complex landscape of intellectual property law in Kenya and internationally.

Key Areas:

Trademark Registration and Protection

We assist clients with trademark searches, registration, renewal, and enforcement. Our services include handling trademark oppositions, cancellations, and infringement actions before the Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI) and courts.

Patent and Utility Model Services

We guide inventors and companies through the patent application process, including prior art searches, patent drafting, filing, and prosecution. We also handle utility model registrations for incremental innovations.

Copyright and Related Rights

We advise on copyright protection for literary, artistic, musical, and software works. Our services include copyright registration, licensing agreements, and enforcement of copyright infringement claims.

Industrial Designs and Domain Names

We assist with industrial design registration and protection. We also handle domain name disputes, cybersquatting cases, and domain name registration matters.

IP Licensing and Franchising

We draft and negotiate IP licensing agreements, franchise agreements, and technology transfer agreements. We ensure that IP rights are properly licensed while protecting the licensor's interests.

IP Dispute Resolution

We represent clients in IP disputes including trademark oppositions, patent invalidation proceedings, copyright infringement cases, and unfair competition matters before courts and administrative tribunals.

Protecting innovation, securing your competitive advantage.

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Championing Justice & Strategic Innovation for Transformative Growth

About Chatia
Adv. Chatia J. Ebwoyele is the Managing Partner of Chatia Ebwoyele & Company
Advocates, a Nairobi-based full-service law firm celebrated for its precision,
professionalism, and people-first philosophy. As an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya,
he is a dynamic, results-oriented legal professional whose background spans law, policy,
governance and socio-economic analysis. His practice is built on delivering strategic,
practical and transformative legal solutions enabling individuals, businesses, and
institutions to thrive within Kenya’s evolving regulatory and investment landscape.
His strength lies in merging legal expertise with policy insight and economic reasoning —
ensuring that every piece of legal advice complies, supports growth, and addresses
emerging cross-border realities.
Practice Areas & Strategic Legal Services
Adv. Chatia J. Ebwoyele offers a comprehensive range of legal services that combine his
core expertise with strategic, Africa-market-focused advisory. His work empowers
individuals, businesses, investors, and organizations to navigate complex legal, regulatory,
and commercial landscapes in Kenya and across the continent.
Strategic & Investment Services:
• Advising global investors on market entry, foreign direct investment (FDI)
structures, business licensing, banking, and tax regulation.
• Structuring cross-border joint ventures, including governance frameworks,
shareholder agreements, and regional compliance.
• Supporting local founders and enterprises with legal structuring, real-estate
transactions, intellectual property protection, HR and employment compliance,
and tax planning.
• Assisting non-profits, NGOs, and donor-funded projects with regulatory
compliance, data protection, project frameworks, and cross-border risk
management.
• Providing commercial property and real estate legal advisory, from acquisitions
and leases to large-scale developments, including due diligence, zoning, risk
mitigation, and investor structuring.
• Delivering employment and benefits law services, including drafting contracts and
workplace policies, advising on employee benefits and compensation design,
managing terminations and redundancies, and handling cross-border employment
matters.
Core Legal Practice Areas:
Corporate & Commercial Law – Structuring transactions, negotiating contracts,
advising on governance, regulatory compliance, and corporate risk management.
Civil & Commercial Litigation – Court representation, mediation, and arbitration with
focus on fairness, efficiency, and dispute prevention.
Conveyancing & Real Estate Law – Managing property transactions, performing title
due diligence, and resolving land and commercial-property disputes.
Employment & Labour Law – Drafting employment contracts, workplace policies,
advising on compliance, and managing employee-employer disputes.
Entertainment & Media Law – Supporting creatives, artists, and production houses
on intellectual property rights, contracts, and industry compliance.
Estate Planning & Succession Law – Advising on wills, trusts, probate, and succession
management.
Legal Research & Policy Analysis – Preparing legal opinions, policy briefs, and
regulatory frameworks for corporate, government, and non-profit stakeholders.

Professional Experience
Managing Partner | Chatia Ebwoyele & Company Advocates (2025 – Present)
Overseeing firm operations, leading litigation and corporate advisory teams, driving the
firm’s vision of excellence, innovation and client-centred service.
Advocate | Wanza Kivindu & Company Advocates (Dec 2024 – Jan 2025)
Handled litigation and advisory matters in corporate, commercial, employment and
property law.
Legal & Policy Officer | Amandla Mek Foundation (Mar 2023 – Present, Part-Time)
Developing policy frameworks, providing legal compliance reviews, conducting
community legal education initiatives.
Advocate Trainee | Wanza Kivindu & Company Advocates (Dec 2023 – Nov 2024)
Acquired hands-on experience in litigation, conveyancing, contract drafting and regulatory
compliance.

Education & Professional Qualifications
Post-Graduate Diploma in Law – Kenya School of Law (2023 – 2024)
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) – Mount Kenya University, Parklands Campus (2018 – 2022)
Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Political Science & Sociology – University of Nairobi
(2011 – 2014)
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Professional Membership
✔ Member, Law Society of Kenya (LSK)

Advocacy Philosophy
“Law is the architecture of justice — every decision, every argument, every clause should
build a fairer, stronger society.”
Adv. Chatia J. Ebwoyele believes that effective advocacy blends precision, purpose and
people. His practice is founded on diligence, integrity and transformation — ensuring
clients are not only represented, but empowered.
Why Work with Chatia
As Managing Partner and an interdisciplinary professional, Chatia offers a holistic and
forward-thinking approach to legal problem-solving. His work is informed by an
understanding of governance systems, economic policy and human dynamics — allowing
him to craft sustainable, compliant and growth-oriented legal strategies.
Whether you are guiding corporate restructuring, defending a client’s rights in court,
facilitating investment entry or advising on public-policy development, Chatia delivers
excellence with empathy and strategic foresight.

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chatiaebwoyelelaw@gmail.com

+254 795 336 603

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Dickson Ogugu Shem

Brenda Gatakaa Gitonga

Weyusia Shivuyenje Audrey

Wilson Wahome

Gichunge Jackson

Elvis Mwangi Kariuki

Kurgat Gerald Kimeli

Caleb Maore

Emelda Okingo

Morine Gitahi

Eng. Caleb Ogeto

Dr. Jared

Risper Onyango

Esther Mulei

Micheal Ogutu

Kevin Tambo

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