DEPARTMENT PROFILE

Bowmans

Dispute Resolution

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What the team is known for

Enlisted as counsel by a multitude of clients for their IP, tax and insolvency litigation matters. Noted for its involvement in international arbitration. Often mitigates risk for clients associated with governance and compliance issues, as well as forensic investigation matters. Leverages its comprehensive pan-African network to adeptly advise on cross-border matters.

Strengths

One client said: "The team is very reliable and swift in their responses," while other sources enthuse that "they operate to a highly professional standard and we would recommend their services."

Work highlights

Defended CMC Di Ravena- Itenera JV against a claim that alleged the misappropriation of funds through its tender to construct the Arror and Kimwarer Dams projects in Kenya.

Notable practitioners

Evans Monari is active on the full spread of dispute resolution mandates, providing advice on constitutional, civil, commercial and criminal matters. He has acted for clients in numerous public inquiries. Sources describe him as a "very able man" who provides a "very professional service and expertise."

Terry Mwango acts on a range of commercial litigation and arbitration matters, particularly in relation to insolvency and tax. Her dispute resolution practice also spans contentious mandates in employment, construction, constitutional, banking, intellectual property, procurement and environmental law. Peers single her out as an "excellent lawyer"who is "very active in litigation."

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Overview

We deliver practical legal solutions to the highest international standards both in Kenya, and Africa. We provide our clients with clear, relevant and timely legal advice and actively pursue all possible avenues of dispute resolution in order to assist them in achieving their objectives and managing their legal risks with as little disruption to their business as possible.

We are proud to be regarded as one of the pre-eminent dispute resolution teams in Africa. Our services include litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution. In addition, the size of our team means that we are able to offer a high degree of specialisation across a variety of areas. We are proactive in resolving disputes in the best interest of our clients, emphasising the need to be efficient and expedient in the chosen course of action.

Our lawyers have vast expertise in trial advocacy in local courts, tribunals and statutory bodies. Our team also offers alternative dispute resolution services which include settlement negotiations, arbitration and mediation where necessary. The lawyers at Bowmans Coulson Harney have a vast amount of experience of advising on complex and large-scale transactions.