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Mohammed Muigai LLP

Dispute Resolution: Arbitrators

Global Guide 2026 : Kenya


Mohammed Muigai LLP

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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. 

The team’s Senior Counsels have been retained as lead counsel in significant constitutional briefs of public interest in nature. 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 domestic and international arbitration, civil and commercial law disputes, administrative law, security realization, media law, tax law, and intellectual property law. The Firm's expertise has also attracted cross-border advisory and arbitration work in the region and beyond, including before international arbitral tribunals.  

Industries (7)

  • Construction & Infrastructure
  • Banking
  • Telecommunications
  • Energy
  • Technology
  • Aviation
  • Consumer goods

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What the Team is Known For

Mohammed Muigai is a high profile, specialist law firm focusing on the resolution of sensitive and high value disputes. It has a standout reputation in the litigation arena, with an impressive bench of highly experienced lawyers who act for well-known clients from an array of industry sectors, including financial services. The team also offers its valuable insight and assistance to clients in constitutional litigation, as well as media law matters and damages claims. In addition to litigation, the firm also has a strong track record in alternative dispute resolution proceedings, including arbitration and mediation.

Work Highlights

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  • Mohammed Muigai represented the Republic of Mozambique, and its then-current president, Felipe Jacinto Nyusi, in high-profile litigation proceedings arising out of the 'tuna bonds' scandal.

Strengths

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  • I appreciate their level of preparedness and their ability to follow up - when you call them, they already have a strategy for each case and know what needs to be done.

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  • They carry out intense research and they have an extensive team of very seasoned and knowledgeable lawyers. They have a solid understanding of the industry landscape and context.

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  • They appreciate the environment in which their clients operate and always deliver quality work.

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  • The Mohammed Muigai team is well resourced and exhibits a good appreciation of complex subjects. It also offers good client management and is therefore able to consistently deliver.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Githu Muigai
    Band 1Githu Muigai

    Githu Muigai

    Githu Muigai SC is extremely well regarded for his work on constitutional 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 who maintains a hands-on role acting for major clients. In addition, he is also widely noted for his frequent appointments as an arbitrator.

    • Githu Muigai is very well-renowned, a seasoned arbitrator and one of the most respected lawyers in the country.

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  • Band 2Mohammed Nyaoga
    Band 2Mohammed Nyaoga

    Mohammed Nyaoga

    Mohammed Nyaoga SC is an esteemed litigator who possesses a wealth of contentious experience. He advises on a range of civil and commercial mandates, including constitutional, construction and property disputes.

    • Mohammed is a seasoned advocate who approaches his work with integrity, diligence and a high level of professionalism.

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  • Band 3Geoffrey Imende
    Band 3Geoffrey Imende

    Geoffrey Imende

    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 intellectual property disputes.

  • Band 4Emmanuel Wetang'ula
    Band 4Emmanuel Wetang'ula

    Emmanuel Wetang'ula

    Emmanuel Wetang'ula is best recognised for his work on election petitions, with further expertise in advising on public procurement matters for government entities before the High Court. He is also engaged in various commercial mandates.

    • Emmanuel is able to offer strategic leadership in any matter. He can give strategic opinions and he ensures compliance. He's my go-to lawyer on strategic regulatory matters.

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  • Band 4Guto Mogere
    Band 4Guto Mogere

    Guto Mogere

    Guto Mogere advises clients on both litigation and arbitration. He offers noteworthy expertise in professional negligence, banking, employment and judicial review matters.

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