About Us
Legal expertise shaped around your objectives.
who we are
A law firm built around the needs of its clients.
The Beginning
Sagana, Biriq & Muganda Advocates LLP was founded in 2012 as Sagana, Biriq & Company Advocates with a clear vision to advance access to justice, drive meaningful social impact, and place the needs of every client at the heart of its practice.
A New Chapter
In 2023, the Firm underwent a strategic leadership transition and adopted its current name reflecting the growth and long-term vision. This milestone marked the beginning of an expanded outlook, positioning the Firm to strengthen cross-border collaborations, serve a broader global clientele, and respond to the evolving needs of regional and international markets.
Building Relationships
Over the years, we have earned the confidence of a diverse and growing client base through consistent delivery, trusted legal counsel, and our commitment to excellence. Many of our longstanding client relationships have been built on trust, responsiveness, and a genuine understanding of the legal and commercial challenges they face.
Expanding Our Reach
Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, the Firm has established strong professional relationships with leading law firms across Africa and internationally. These strategic partnerships enable us to provide seamless cross-border legal support and deliver solutions that meet the expectations of clients operating in an increasingly interconnected world.
Vision and Core Values
What Guides Us
Vision
To build a leading legal practice distinguished by excellence, responsive services and professional ethics.
Core Values - PACT
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Professionalism
We uphold the highest standards of professional ethics, excellence, and conduct in every aspect of our practice.
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Agility
The Firm responds swiftly to the evolving needs of our clients, the legal landscape, and the market, while embracing innovation and technological advancement.
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Client Centricity
We place our clients at the centre of our practice, taking the time to understand their needs and delivering practical, responsive, and effective legal solutions.
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Trust & Integrity
We anchor our practice on honesty, integrity, accountability, and a steadfast commitment to delivering on our promises. We strive to earn and maintain the trust of our clients, colleagues, and stakeholders through every engagement.
Our Perspective
Law does not operate in isolation.
The decisions our clients make are shaped by commercial priorities, regulatory requirements, risk and an increasingly complex operating environment. Our role is to bring these considerations together.
We combine legal analysis with an understanding of the commercial context behind each matter, helping our clients assess their options, anticipate challenges and determine a practical way forward.
Whether advising on a transaction, resolving a dispute, supporting an investment or navigating regulatory change, our focus remains the same: achieving the best possible legal outcome while keeping sight of the client’s broader objectives.
Our approach
How we work with our clients.
Partner-led
Each client relationship is led by a partner and supported by lawyers with relevant expertise and experience.
Commercially minded
We provide practical legal advice that considers both legal and commercial implications.
Responsive
We keep clients informed with clear communication, realistic timelines, and practical next steps.
Fees and Billing
We provide clear fee and billing information upfront, ensuring transparency and avoiding unexpected costs.
Conflict of Interest
We conduct thorough conflict checks before and throughout every engagement.
Client Confidentiality
We safeguard client information with discretion and confidentiality.
Our People
Supporting people.
Developing potential.
We believe a strong team is built on support, wellbeing and opportunity. We foster an environment that values professional wellbeing and work-life balance, while encouraging collaboration, continuous learning and growth.
Through training and development, we equip our people to strengthen their skills, pursue their potential and deliver excellent legal services. We are committed to creating a workplace where our team can grow professionally while maintaining balance and fulfilment beyond work.
COMMUNITY
Beyond our practice
The firm and its partners support community initiatives and provide pro bono legal advice and representation in deserving matters.
Through these efforts, we seek to apply our professional expertise beyond our commercial practice and contribute positively to the communities around us.
OUR COMMITMENT TO CLIENTS
Relationships built on trust
Our clients are central to how we organise and deliver our services.
We strive to build enduring relationships through openness, approachability and professional standards. We work collaboratively with our clients, keeping them informed and helping them anticipate legal, regulatory and commercial issues that may affect their objectives.
Confidentiality remains fundamental to every relationship. Information concerning our clients and their affairs is treated with the care and discretion expected of a trusted legal adviser.
Beyond Our Practice.
Contributing to the communities around us
Our work extends beyond legal practice. We support initiatives that create meaningful opportunities, strengthen communities and contribute to lasting social impact. Through responsible engagement, we seek to make a positive contribution where our skills, resources and relationships can make a difference.
