Dispute Resolution
Global Guide 2024 : Kenya
Band 1
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Provided by Kaplan & Stratton
The department’s expertise in commercial dispute resolution, mediation and arbitration is significant in the market. It is engaged in virtually all areas of commercial dispute resolution arising in the business context including breach of contract, Charter Party disputes, class actions, defamation, security realisation, shareholder and company disputes, breach of fiduciary duties, product liability, regulatory compliance, telecommunication, mining, infrastructure and electricity generation, anti-bribery and advertising as well as construction. We represent clients in the Supreme Court, the High Court, the Magistrate’s Court and before various tribunals including arbitration tribunals.
Our litigation team is large and broadly diverse with expertise practicing across a broad spectrum of areas of the law. The team is adept in solving complex commercial disputes swiftly and effectively and it provides practical commercial solutions to clients to correspond with their business needs.
We act for major corporations from key industry sectors including commodities, construction and engineering, energy and infrastructure, insurance and reinsurance and international trade, as well as for financial institutions and international non-governmental organisations.
Chambers Review
With strong expertise in dispute resolution, market stalwart Kaplan & Stratton represents large-scale corporations in a variety of sectors including financial services, infrastructure and energy. The firm's dispute resolution department earns particular recognition for its prevalence in constitutional petitions and judicial review claims, as well as commercial and tax disputes. It possesses further expertise in competition claims and is accustomed to representing high-profile clients in arbitrations.
Work Highlights
- Kaplan & Stratton represented East African Development Bank in appeal proceedings in the English Court of Appeal to enforce judgment after the default of a facility agreement worth USD10 million by borrower Dari.
Strengths
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"Kaplan & Stratton ensure that we are kept abreast of the progress of all our matters and they are readily available to respond to any questions."
"The law firm has a variety of expertise and it reassures clients that all their needs can be met."
"Kaplan & Stratton has an experienced team who attend to our cases ardently and in a timely manner; the team are very responsive."
"Its lawyers have good knowledge of the Kenyan court system and the team has proven to be an invaluable guide for us."
"Kaplan & Stratton ensure that we are kept abreast of the progress of all our matters and they are readily available to respond to any questions."
"The law firm has a variety of expertise and it reassures clients that all their needs can be met."
"Kaplan & Stratton has an experienced team who attend to our cases ardently and in a timely manner; the team are very responsive."
"Its lawyers have good knowledge of the Kenyan court system and the team has proven to be an invaluable guide for us."
Notable Practitioners
Fred Ojiambo SC is highlighted for his immense experience in commercial and criminal litigation, and leverages his deep understanding of constitutional matters.
Peter Gachuhi has significant experience representing clients in competition claims, as well as construction and pension scheme disputes. He continues to act as an arbitrator and is a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
Esther Kinyenje has developed a notable reputation for her work as an advocate. She operates a broad contentious practice encompassing labour and employment disputes, as well as commercial and constitutional law.
"Esther Kinyenje is a very sharp lawyer who is always one step ahead on all matters and keeps abreast of changes within her client's environment."
"She exudes confidence when advising her clients and one always feels that their matter is in the right hands."
Cosima Wetende has an astute understanding of all elements of employment law and litigation, and possesses further expertise in fraud, land and insurance cases. She is additionally engaged for her commercial mediation practice.
James Muthui is well placed to represent international and domestic clients in a multitude of contentious matters, including employment and real estate litigation. He also acts on matters relating to arbitral awards.
"James Muthui is a very seasoned litigator."
Ranked Lawyers at
Kaplan & Stratton
Kenya
Members
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Clients
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African Wildlife Foundation
Associated Battery Manufacturers
Bamburi Cement Limited
Barclays Bank of Kenya Limited
Bata Shoe Company Limited
Bayer East Africa Limited
British American Tobacco
Coca Cola Central, East & west Africa
Kenol Kobil
Kenya Breweries Limited
Nestle (K) Limited
Samsung Electronics East Africa
Tata Magadi Chemicals Limited
Unilever (K) Limited
Industries
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Agriculture
Banking
Energy, Resources & Mining
Fast Moving Consumer Goods
Health Care
Industrials
Infrastructure
Insurance
Investment Management
Life Sciences & Chemicals
Not for Profit Organisations
Private Equity
Real Estate
Telecommunications
Transport & Logistics