Oscar M. Kariuki is the Managing Partner at KKN Law LLP, where he established and co-heads the Firm’s Real Estate, Banking & Finance and Corporate & Commercial Departments. He is a distinguished real estate and commercial lawyer with extensive experience in complex property transactions, real estate development, secured lending, private wealth and estate planning, legal compliance and corporate governance.

Oscar advises developers, financial institutions, investors, corporations, family offices and high-net-worth individuals on the full spectrum of real estate, financing, corporate structuring and private wealth matters. His practice includes acquisitions and disposals, development projects, sectional property developments, commercial leasing, land use and development, project structuring and secured lending, as well as the establishment, structuring and ongoing management of family trusts, holding companies and other private wealth and succession structures.

He advises individuals and families on the preservation, protection and intergenerational transfer of wealth, including the structuring of family assets, succession arrangements, estate planning, family governance and the establishment and administration of family trusts and corporate holding structures. Oscar works closely with high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs and families to develop bespoke and legally robust structures for the ownership, management, protection and succession of family wealth and assets.

He is recognized for delivering commercially astute, pragmatic and solutions-oriented legal advice that enables clients to successfully structure, negotiate and complete high-value transactions while effectively managing legal, commercial and succession-related risk.

Prior to joining KKN Law LLP, Oscar began his legal career at the Capital Markets Authority (CMA), where he advised on licensing, securities offerings, regulatory approvals, corporate governance and compliance for capital market intermediaries and listed entities. He thereafter completed his pupillage at Muma & Kanjama Advocates and, upon admission to the Bar, joined the Firm’s Commercial Department. Over a distinguished seven-year career, he rose through the ranks to become Senior Associate and Head of the Commercial Department before joining KKN Law LLP as a Partner and subsequently assuming the role of Managing Partner in August 2026.

A recognized legal compliance and governance specialist, Oscar advises organizations on regulatory compliance, corporate governance, enterprise risk management, legal and governance audits, policy development and governance frameworks. He works closely with boards, management teams and business leaders to navigate evolving regulatory requirements, strengthen governance structures, identify and mitigate legal and compliance risks, and implement practical governance solutions that promote accountability, resilience and sustainable business growth.

Oscar’s practice encompasses Real Estate & Property Law, Banking & Finance, Corporate & Commercial Law, Private Wealth & Estate Planning, Family Trusts and Holding Structures, Construction Law, Capital Markets, Intellectual Property, Technology, Data Protection & Privacy and Immigration Law. He is widely recognized for combining technical legal excellence with commercial insight, enabling clients to navigate complex legal and regulatory issues with confidence while achieving their strategic and commercial objectives. His practice is distinguished by expertise in structuring high-value transactions, establishing and managing private wealth and succession structures, advising on legal compliance and governance, and delivering commercially focused solutions that create lasting value for clients and their families.