Our Story

Our back story and future plans.

I founded Clay & Associates Advocates in June 2019. There was no grand launch, no anchor client, no five-year plan. I had a practising certificate, a conviction that I could serve clients well, and the willingness to do the work.

The early years were defined by range. I took the matters that came through the door, from litigation and criminal defence to commercial disputes and conveyancing, and I learned something from each one. That breadth turned out to be a strength. It gave me a working understanding of how legal problems actually show up in people's lives and businesses, rarely fitting neatly into a single practice area.

Over time, the practice grew. Boniface Gitau joined as our clerk and paralegal in 2024, and in 2026 Sarah Susan came on as an associate advocate, followed by Mercy Jerono in client services. Each of them brought something the firm needed, and the team we have today is one I trust completely.

In late 2025, I made a deliberate decision to organise the firm around the industries we serve, not just the legal services we offer. We began building focused expertise in technology and startups, financial services, life sciences, communications and media, sports, and manufacturing. The goal is not to be the biggest firm in any of these sectors. It is to be the most useful.

We are also investing in work that goes beyond client matters. We are developing Kenya's first comprehensive annual sports law research report, targeted for late 2026, and building a body of thought leadership across our focus industries. I want this firm to contribute to the development of legal practice in Kenya, not just participate in it.

That is where we are. A small firm with serious ambitions, built on the belief that good legal work starts with understanding what the client is actually trying to achieve.

1. June 2019

   Establishment

   Clay & Associates Advocates was established by Clay Odari. The early practice was broad, handling litigation, criminal defence, commercial disputes, and advisory work across Nairobi.

2. January 2023

   A Permanent Home

   The firm moved to its current offices at Nextgen Mall, 5th Floor, Suite 6, Mombasa Road, marking a period of growing stability and an expanding client base.

3. Late 2025

   An Industry-Focused Firm

   The firm restructured around six priority industries: technology and startups, financial services, life sciences and healthcare, communications and media, sports, and manufacturing. A commitment to thought leadership and sector-specific research followed.

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One of the most underrated law firms I've come across. The team is welcoming, knowledgeable, and genuinely cares about their clients. Their regular follow-ups and clear communication made the entire experience smooth and reassuring.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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An underrated gem. The team is welcoming, patient, and takes the time to explain everything in a way that's easy to understand. Their regular follow-ups and excellent communication really set them apart. Highly recommend!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Diana Atieno 
 
 
 
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I don't think Clay & Associates Advocates gets enough recognition. The team is kind, professional, and informative, and they consistently follow up to ensure you're well taken care of. Excellent service!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Definitely one of the most underrated law firms. They are approachable, responsive, and always willing to explain things clearly. Their regular follow-ups show they genuinely care about their clients.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Professional, reliable, and attentive. I appreciated the regular follow-ups and the way they kept me updated throughout the process. Highly recommended!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Great service and excellent communication. They kept following up throughout the process to make sure everything was on track. I really appreciated their professionalism and care.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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The team is kind, professional and consistently makes a follow up. Excellent service!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Very impressed with their commitment to clients. They communicated well, followed up when needed, and made sure I was informed every step of the way.
  
 
  
 
 
 
   
 
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Contact us

Our address

Nextgen Mall, 5th Floor, Suite 6,

Mombasa Road,

Nairobi, Kenya.

Phone & e-mail

+254-20-2100-999

solutions@clay-law.com

Opening hours

Mon – Fri: 8 AM – 5 PM (East African Time)

Closed: Saturdays & Sundays