ABOUT THE FIRM
C.F.Otieno & Co is a well established and fast growing Eldoret law firm practicing from ultra-modern offices, strategically located at Nandi Arcade building within the Central Business District area in Eldoret Kenya. Since inception,the firm has grown steadily in both size, expertise and repute and has established a formidable base in the realm of legal practice in Kenya known primarily for its top-notch practice. The firm has brought together a combination of formidable strength in legal practice with state-of-the-art facilities, highly efficient team and a friendly and open approach to client service.
With its broad experience and expertise, the Firm is ideally placed to meet the demands of the rapidly changing modern legal world.The Firm has invested heavily in information technology and benefits from a fully stocked and computerized law library embedded in all computers (stand alone as well as online) thus enabling research and other legal work to be undertaken at ease from the comfort of the researchers seat.
The Firm offers a specialized and individualised legal service and provides efficient,effective and competent legal services in all areas of law to a growing number of clients. The firm is equipped to handle and deliver legal services to our clients relating to Litigation, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Banking (mostly litigation), Corporate and Commercial work, Property related transactions, Landlord and Tenant matters, Business transactions and Debt recovery among other tasks.
In order to meet the expectations of our clients we have arranged our practice in such a way as to provide teams of lawyers (from within our restricted pools),with specific legal skills for certain services, and/or for complex transactions, whenever needed under our direct instruction and supervision. Supervision is key to the success of any project undertaken.We also extend our helping hand and expertise to our professional colleagues whenever requested.
The Firm has also successfully petitioned for land on behalf of some of its clients with the result that over 750 Title Deeds have so far been issued by the Government to the said clients.
We work in close collaboration with leading law firms in various Counties within Kenya such as Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Kisumu, Eldoret (Uasin Gishu), Kitale (Trans-Nzoia), Kakamega, Bungoma, Narok, Kericho, Kapsabet (Nandi), Kajiado among others.
OUR VISION
To be the most efficient, reliable and preferred law firm in the region.
OUR MISSION
To serve our clients Diligently with Dedication, Commitment and foremost with Integrity as our hallmark.
OUR SLOGAN
Integrity is key
OUR CLIENTS
Our client base extends from Private Individuals to Corporate Clients and also some Government entities. We also serve quite a number of high profile clients. Due to the restrictions imposed by The Advocates (Marketing and Advertising) Rules, 2014 , Kenya Gazette Supplement No. 53, Legal Notice No. 42 of 17th April, 2014 we are not at liberty to disclose the identities of any of our clients.
OUR MEMBERSHIP
- Law Society of Kenya [LSK]
- East Africa Law Society [EALS]
WORKING HOURS
Monday to Friday – 8.00am to 5.00pm
Saturday’s - 8.30am to 1.00pm
Sunday’s & Public Holidays - Closed
Our Advocates can, however, be reached on their mobile phones at any time in case of emergencies outside of official working hours.
OUR CHARGES
Our charges are in accordance with the Advocates Remuneration Order as amended from time to time. We are open to discuss the manner in which fees will be calculated and paid (subject to Section 36 of The Advocates Act) and will endeavour to provide estimates upon request.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY [CSR]
We take on pro bono work as part of our Corporate Social Responsibility. In this regard, we handle Pro-bono briefs from Kituo Cha Sheria (Legal Aid Centre) and those assigned to us by the Honourable the Chief Justice of the Republic of Kenya through the Registrar of the Court of Appeal and also of the High Court.
PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY COVER
We are trying our level best to minimize error. We always own up when they occur and consequently learn from them and resolve them in the best interests of our Clients whenever they occur. We have taken out Professional Indemnity cover for any financial risk inherent in service delivery. The details can be supplied upon request.