Explore who we are, what we stand for, and how Cavendrys shapes impact across law, innovation, and community.
Cavendrys is not your typical law firm. We were built for Kenya’s digital future, where innovation moves fast, regulation is evolving, and legal advice must do more than just check boxes. We work with the people shaping tomorrow’s economy: tech founders, fintech disruptors, digital platforms, telecom operators, and impact-driven investors.
Based in Nairobi, Kenya, we specialize in law for the technology, telecoms, data, fintech, intellectual property, and innovation (TDFI) sectors. Our focus is deliberate. We don’t try to do everything—we go deep where it matters most to the digital economy. That’s what makes us sharp, relevant, and trusted by businesses navigating high-stakes decisions.
Our clients turn to us when they’re entering new markets, launching a digital product, closing a complex deal, defending their data, or seeking clarity from regulators. We’ve advised on tech M&A, licensing applications, privacy compliance, IP commercialization, and cross-border investment strategy. And we’ve done it with the insight, precision, and follow-through that sets us apart.
What makes Cavendrys different is our proximity to the ecosystem and the regulators. We are not just legal advisors, we are legal architects in the digital space. We’ve contributed to policy discussions, reviewed draft laws, and helped shape Kenya’s regulatory frameworks from the inside out. That gives our clients unmatched context and foresight.
Our team brings more than 15 years of experience from Tier 1 firms and high-impact legal engagements. Individually ranked by Chambers Global Fintech, Legal 500, and Courtroom Mail’s 100 Most Influential African Lawyers, our lawyers are known by name and trusted across the market. We speak the language of business and tech, and we deliver legal advice that unlocks opportunity.
Above all, we believe legal strategy should empower, not slow down, innovation. Whether you’re a startup preparing to raise funds, a platform expanding into Kenya, or a global investor navigating compliance, we walk with you, bringing legal clarity at every step.
Promoting responsible technology and inclusive innovation across Africa’s digital economy.
At Cavendrys, we believe the future of law is also the future of society.
That’s why we don’t just advise on digital rights and innovation, we show up for them. From contributing to policy debates to training under-resourced innovators on data protection, we see law as a tool for equity, inclusion, and empowerment in the digital age.
We partner with communities, regulators, and ecosystem builders to shape a future where technology works for everyone, not just the privileged few.
Whether we’re supporting women-led tech hubs, reviewing draft legislation on data ethics, or guiding a startup through its first privacy audit, our focus is always the same: helping build a more ethical, inclusive, and human-centred digital economy.
We also walk the talk internally. Cavendrys is grounded in governance, transparency, and sustainability, not just as client commitments, but as core firm values. We believe responsible innovation starts with how we lead ourselves.
We are committed to upholding the highest standards in our practice.
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We’re proud to announce that our partner, Janet Othero, has been appointed as Chairperson and Convener of the inaugural East Africa Law Society (EALS) Data Protection and Privacy Committee, a recognition of her leadership in data governance across the region.
Africa Law & Business spotlights Cavendrys’ launch and our unique focus on providing legal support in technology, data, fintech, IP, and innovation across Kenya and the wider African region.
Africa Legal has featured Cavendrys, and highlighted it as a bold new law firm led by Catherine Kariuki and Janet Othero, focused on Technology, Telecoms, Data, Fintech, IP and Innovation (TDFI). The article explores the firm's mission, niche expertise, and commitment to empowering digital transformation in Africa.
