About

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Referred to as a “Dispute Resolution powerhouse”, we are well regarded for our in-depth understanding of the judicial process and our extensive experience to find innovative solutions to the most challenging problems whenever they occur. Our litigators have a long history of handling cutting-edge litigation matters, including many of the most significant disputes in the country. 

A tight-knit group of 19 lawyers, the largest dispute resolution team in Kenya, we approach each matter with intensity, thoroughness and creativity and build teams appropriate to the circumstances. We handle all aspects of contentious matters, from the strategic and tactical to the practical and procedural. We represent clients in tribunals in areas such as tax, environment and public procurements among others.

Our dispute resolution practice area is also highly esteemed for its international arbitration practice advising across the full range of domestic and cross-border arbitral proceedings. We have represented clients in local and international arbitration tribunals including the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes and the International Chambers of Commerce and the London Court of International Arbitration.

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution - Kenya

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What the Team is Known For

Oraro & Company has a front-running litigation team that is well positioned to represent domestic and multinational clients across a broad spectrum of big-ticket disputes, including major banking and constitutional cases. The firm fields further expertise in procurement, employment and energy-related disputes. The practice is adept at helping guide clients through settlement negotiations and arbitrations, and enjoys an outstanding reputation in the market for its deep understanding of the judicial process at all levels of court.

Work Highlights

  • Oraro & Company Advocates acted on a product liability class action for Toyota Kenya.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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George O Oraro
George O Oraro
Star Individuals

George Oraro SC is widely recognised as a luminary advocate in Kenya. His background as counsel to clients in landmark disputes and arbitration cases has advanced Kenya's jurisprudence over his four decades of practice. He is additionally respected for his practice as an arbitrator.

He has had over 40 years in practice and many lawyers have benefited from his mentorship. He's a very respected and seasoned lawyer.

We benefit a lot from George's wisdom, he's very hands-on and available to meet with clients.

George is incisive, he finds details and ideas others might overlook. He provides oversight and support, and is able to guide his team extremely well.

H Chacha Odera
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H Chacha Odera
Head of Dispute Resolution
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Band 1

Chacha Odera receives widespread recognition for his representation of significant domestic and international clients, with experience in employment, insolvency and banking disputes. He possesses further expertise in property and white-collar fraud cases and is an accomplished litigator.

Chacha is a lawyer with a lot of presence. He is a good listener and follows through with well thought-out suggestions. He thinks outside the box to solve problems.

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Noella Lubano
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Noella Lubano has a significant background in asset tracing, fraud and banking litigation, as well as assisting with insolvency and arbitration matters. Additionally, she has expertise in working with clients in the technology and telecoms space.

She is very clear in her opinions and thinks about the possible repercussions of each course of action.

Noella does complex, cross-border matters and is very active in ADR.

Noella is very experienced. She gives us quick responses and good support.

Noella is an excellent legal mind; she is definitely a standout lawyer.

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John Mbaluto
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Band 4

John Mbaluto advises on commercial disputes and intellectual property infringement cases. He is particularly sought after to assist insurance companies with claim management and contractual litigation.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Kenya

Dispute Resolution

George O Oraro SC
George O Oraro SC
Star Individuals
H Chacha Odera
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H Chacha Odera
Head of Dispute Resolution
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Band 1
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Noella Lubano
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Band 2
4
John Mbaluto
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Band 4
Dispute Resolution: Arbitrators

George O Oraro SC
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George O Oraro SC
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Band 2
3
Noella Lubano
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Band 3

Members

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Anne Kadima

Daniel Okoth

Erastus Rabut

Eva Mukami

H Chacha Odera

H Chacha Odera

Head of Department

Jessica Detho

John Mbaluto

Lilian Renee Omondi

Radhika Arora

Rosemary Chepkorir

Sandra Kavagi

Wanjala Opwora

Clients

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BIDCO Africa Limited (Kenya)

East Africa Capital Partners

East African Breweries Limited (Kenya)

Kenya Airways Ltd. (Kenya)

Kenya National Union of Teachers

Standard Chartered Bank (Kenya)

Telkom Kenya Limited (Kenya)

Toyota Kenya Limited (Kenya)

Industries

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Banks

Banks, Financial Services, Consumer Product Manufacturing, Real Estate, Insurance, Construction, PPP & Procurement, Private Clients/Individuals

Charities / Not for Profit

Commercial & Professional Services

Construction & Materials

Consumer Product Manufacturing

Education

Financial Services

Health Care

Insurance

Private Clients / Individuals

Real Estate

Real Estate Finance

Transportation