KENYA Trends and Developments
Trends and Developments Contributed by: Abdullahi Garane, Grace Mando, Elaine Murgor and Derrick Asalah Garane & Somane Advocates
Garane & Somane Advocates is a premier commer - cial firm and a leading force in real estate, renowned for delivering exceptional legal support in residential, commercial and mixed-use property transactions. Combining technical precision with a client-centric approach, the team provides seamless, efficient so - lutions for clients ranging from individual homeown - ers to multinational developers. The team’s expertise spans the full spectrum of conveyancing, including high-value acquisitions and disposals, title due dili - gence, complex financing arrangements and regula - tory compliance. The firm resolves intricate issues
with clarity and confidence. The department is led by managing partner Abdullahi Garane, with over 18 years in practice, partner Mahat Somane, with over 18 years of experience, and Grace Mando, with over eight years’ experience in conveyancing and real es - tate. The department is supported by a team of spe - cialists in property law. Clients commend the firm’s proactive communication, meticulous attention to detail and innovative digital conveyancing tools. It builds long-term relationships through tailored, com - mercially astute advice aligned with clients’ strategic goals.
Authors
Abdullahi Garane is a distinguished legal practitioner with over 18 years of experience, currently serving as the managing partner at Garane & Somane Advocates and lead of the real estate department. He is a recognised expert in real estate, environmental law and infrastructure, with specialised technical proficiency in structuring international financial transactions and multi-jurisdictional due diligence. A holder of an MA in Environmental Law, Garane is a highly certified arbitrator and associate of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb). He is an active member of the Law Society of Kenya and was inducted into the 2025 Real Estate and Finance Hall of Fame.
Grace Mando is a senior associate and head of the commercial department at Garane & Somane Advocates. An advocate of the High Court of Kenya, she holds an LLB from Mount Kenya University and a
Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law. She specialises in real estate and conveyancing, commercial law and corporate advisory. Grace is a member of the Law Society of Kenya and serves as board member of TDC Generations Academy. Renowned for her commercial insight and client-focused approach, she excels at guiding complex property transactions. Her leadership makes her a trusted adviser in Kenya’s real estate sector.
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