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Dispute Resolution - Kenya
What the Team is Known For
The disputes practice at DLA Piper Africa, Kenya (IKM) is among the most highly regarded in Kenya. The team is particularly renowned for the strength of its work in the banking and finance space, where it acts for a number of high-profile banks. The group additionally handles disputes in the insurance sector, as well as those arising in the context of employment, tax and procurement. Its enviable list of clients includes multinational blue-chip companies, financial institutions, procuring entities, government bodies and international non-governmental organisations. The team also regularly handles constitutional petitions, as well as electoral disputes, and appears in cases brought before the High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court of Kenya.
Strengths
Their ability to strategise, think outside of the box, navigate complex issues and provide timely and pertinent advice is unparalleled.
The team are very strong and are able to provide tangible solutions with a quick turnaround time. They are very helpful and insightful, with constant feedback and follow ups.
IKM has dedicated personnel who are proactive in coming up with novel solutions backed by strong legal foundations.
The team are very knowledgeable, attentive and on point regarding dispute resolution matters.
Work Highlights
IKM represented the Supreme Court of Kenya in a dispute at the Constitutional Division of the High Court regarding a decision to bar a senior advocate from appearing before it.
Notable practitioners
Kamau Karori is excellent in finding solutions to clients' needs.
Kamau is a sophisticated lawyer and an excellent legal strategist.
He is a great visionary leader who is very knowledgeable on legal matters, offering good quality of advice.
He is a great lawyer with impressive case management skills.
Martin Munyu is a seasoned litigation partner.
Milly Jalega is patient, hard-working and readily available.
Hiram Nyaburi is recognised for his commercial litigation activity, particularly on behalf of clients in the telecommunications and finance sectors.
He is very accessible and always able to provide high levels of service while being cognisant of the need to simplify legal solutions and ensure they are practical enough for business leaders.
Hiram Nyaburi is a rising star at IKM. He goes the extra mile for his clients and stands out for his excellent client service.
A dedicated and hard-working lawyer who is extremely knowledgeable, a great team player and passionate about client matters.