Behan & Okero Advocates

Behan & Okero Advocates is a law practice with chambers in Kisumu and Nairobi. The firm was established in 1988 in Kisumu, with its Nairobi operations opening in 2018. Behan & Okero has maintained its presence in the legal practice in areas of commercial law and in civil and criminal litigation.

The firm's lawyers and staff are dedicated to providing premium service to all clients in order to handle emerging challenges in various fields of law. The firm has served and continues to serve banks and other financial institutions, insurance companies, multinational corporations, local and international investors, local and international non-governmental organisations and individual clients in all areas.

The practice is centered on delivery of high professional standards, good customer care, efficiency, loyalty and trust. The firm is inspired by the Latin maxim Fiat justitia, ruat caelum – "Let justice be done though the heavens fall."

Behan & Okero is renowned for its innovative approach to offering legal services as a solution provider to a wide range of clients while maintaining a connection with the advocates' traditional role of forensic advocacy. The firm has established contacts with reputable firms in neighbouring countries within East Africa with which to co-operate as clients' needs dictate.

The firm is led by Isaac E. N. Okero (Lead/Managing Partner) and Peter Mwesigwa (Partner), both experienced advocates with expertise across litigation, property law, commercial law, constitutional and judicial review, and other practice areas.