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DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Garane & Somane Advocates is a preeminent dispute resolution authority, leveraging over 30 years of combined experience across strategic hubs in Nairobi, Mombasa, and Malindi. The firm is a recognized leader in high-stakes Constitutional Litigation and multi-million-dollar commercial disputes, with a skilled team of lawyers providing assertive representation from the High Court, the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Kenya, all the way to the East African Court of Justice (EACJ). The Practice is renowned for protecting property rights against regulatory overreach, and is particularly esteemed for its courtroom dominance in Banking & Securities Litigation and the defense of multi-billion-shilling infrastructure projects. Whether resolving complex joint venture disputes or securing development approvals in the Land and Environment Court, the firm’s tactical precision ensures commercial certainty and absolute resilience for financial institutions and large-scale developers alike.

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Dispute Resolution - Kenya

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Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Garane & Somane Advocates has notable expertise in disputes involving issues of constitutional and administrative law, frequently acting for government bodies. It is regularly active on constitutional petitions, with notable experience in matters arising from elections, public procurement processes and the issuance of natural resources licenses. It complements this work with regular involvement in contentious insolvency and contractual disputes.

Work Highlights

  • Garane & Somane Advocates represented the Kenyan government in multiple constitutional law petitions challenging enactment of the country's Finance Act.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Mahat Somane
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Mahat Somane
Head of Dispute Resolution
5
Band 5

Mahat Somane has an established constitutional law practice, with frequent roles acting on behalf of Kenya's Attorney General and various governmental regulatory bodies in constitutional petitions. His other major clients include well-known banks and NGOs.

In every engagement, Mahat Somane brings a deep understanding of the law, sound judgement and a strategic mindset that consistently adds value.

Mahat is an exemplary, sophisticated lawyer with full mastery of constitutional law, client care and commercial awareness.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Dispute Resolution

Mahat Somane
5
Mahat Somane
Head of Dispute Resolution
5
Band 5

Members

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Mahat Somane

Mahat Somane

Head of Department

Nura Abdulkadir

Head of Department