Dispute Resolution
Global Guide 2024 : Kenya
Band 2
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Provided by Mohammed Muigai LLP
Mohammed Muigai LLP boasts of a harmonious combination of the experience, respect and prestige of senior lawyers and the energy and dynamism of a youthful team. The Firm is instructed by clients from both the private and public sectors, including national and multinational companies as well governmental and non-governmental agencies across diverse industries. Mohammed Muigai LLP has been regularly called upon to advise and represent clients in litigation and alternative dispute resolution in industries such as aviation, banking, construction, infrastructure, traditional and renewable energy, telecommunications, technology, public transport, pharmaceuticals and consumer goods. The Firm continues to be engaged in the most momentous constitutional and public interest litigation as well as high value, complex and sensitive commercial disputes.
Recently, both of the team’s Senior Counsel have been separately retained as lead counsel on appeal in what is to-date Kenya’s most significant constitutional litigation concerning proposed amendments to her constitution. Additionally, the Firm has been entrusted with advising on and representing different clients on novel legal issues before Kenya’s courts, including in the areas of copyright law, the law of trademarks and enforcement of multi-billion-shilling foreign judgments. The Firm's expertise has also attracted cross-border advisory and arbitration work in the region and beyond, including before international arbitral tribunals.
Chambers Review
Mohammed Muigai diligently works with clients from an array of industry sectors on banking, procurement and construction mandates. The team also brings valuable insight and assistance to clients in constitutional litigation, as well as media law matters and damages claims. The firm regularly provides assistance with regard to alternative dispute resolution processes, including arbitration and mediation.
Work Highlights
- Mohammed Muigai acted for East Africa Development Bank on the enforcement of a summary judgment for debt recovery.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Mohammed Muigai strive to ensure that our interests are protected and promoted by taking a pragmatic and strategic approach to problem solving."
"The lawyers provide very good follow-up and are great at meeting deadlines."
"Mohammed Muigai strive to ensure that our interests are protected and promoted by taking a pragmatic and strategic approach to problem solving."
"The lawyers provide very good follow-up and are great at meeting deadlines."
Notable Practitioners
Githu Muigai SC is extremely well regarded for his work on public procurement issues and judicial review actions. He is also proficient in finance, commercial and civil litigation, as well as international arbitration matters. He is a former Attorney General.
"Githu Muigai is an experienced lawyer. He strategically considers each new development with the understanding that the client needs a solution in a timely manner."
"He is instrumental in making sure things go well, and he does an incredible job through and through."
Geoffrey Imende is well regarded for his experience in civil and commercial dispute resolution, as well as constitutional law and litigation. He also adeptly advises on corporate, intellectual property and construction disputes.
"Geoffrey Imende is available and efficient."
Mohammed Nyaoga SC is an esteemed litigator who possesses a wealth of contentious experience. He advises on a range of civil and commercial mandates.
Emmanuel Wetang'ula is best recognised for his work on election petitions, with further expertise advising on public procurement matters for government entities before the High Court. He is also engaged in the full suite of commercial mandates.
"Emmanuel Wetang'ula has expansive experience and good attention to detail. He is well researched and meticulous in his preparation."
Guto Mogere specialises in commercial dispute resolution, advising on both litigation and arbitration. He fields further expertise in professional negligence, banking, employment and judicial review matters.
"Guto Mogere is very supportive and quick on his feet to develop a very good understanding of our matter within a very short time."
Ranked Lawyers at
Mohammed Muigai LLP
Kenya
Members
Provided by Mohammed Muigai LLP
Biko Angwenyi
Carolyne Kaunda
David Angwenyi
Dennis Mungai
Dennis Nkarichia
Eva Aremo
Gabriel Mwangi
Georgiadis Khaseke
Head of Department
Ronald Makokha
Wambui Muigai
Wanjirũ Ngige
Industries
Provided by Mohammed Muigai LLP
Aviation
Banking
Construction & Infrastructure
Consumer goods
Energy
Technology
Telecommunications