Global Guide 2026 : Kenya
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South Africa-headquartered law firm Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr has an impressive disputes offering in Kenya. The team is skilled at handling a variety of matters, ranging from contentious restructuring and debt recovery proceedings to construction, shareholder and breach of contract disputes. It is experienced in both litigation and arbitration, and frequently represents international clients.
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Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (Kieti Law LLP) represented Cactus Cantina Investments in a USD10 million shareholder dispute and related breach of contract proceedings.
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The team is knowledgeable, conscientious and thorough in its advice. They leave no stone unturned.
Their advice is good and their responses are prompt.
Cliffe Dekker demonstrates attention to detail and good communication at every stage of the case.
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Desmond Odhiambo leads the Kenyan dispute resolution practice. He has experience representing clients at all levels of the Kenyan court system, including the Supreme Court, and is also active in arbitration. He handles a variety of commercial litigation, with further expertise in specialist areas such as insolvency and construction.
Desmond is very knowledgeable in dispute resolution. He is gentle yet bold in his approach and very professional in his service.
Desmond is a serious no-nonsense person. He gets straight to the point.
Dispute Resolution
Global 2026
Practice area: Dispute Resolution
Location: South Africa
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