Dispute Resolution
Kenya
21 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
George O Oraro SC
Global 2026
Ranked in 2 practice areas
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About
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Practice Areas
George is the Founding Partner at Oraro & Company Advocates. With nearly 50 years of experience, he is held in high esteem for his arbitration, mediation and litigation expertise in Kenya. He specialises in administrative and judicial law, banking & commercial litigation, corporate & commercial law, employment and labour disputes, international trade, and tax disputes.
In 2012, George was conferred with the rank of Senior Counsel for his exemplary service to the legal profession. He was also appointed to serve as a Commissioner of Assize to assist in expediting and determining criminal and civil matters.
Aside from his legal practice, George has served as a board member for the Capital Markets Authority in which he was instrumental in the development of the legal and regulatory framework for the Capital Markets in Kenya. He was also a member of the Nairobi Securities Exchange Technical committee. In 2015, George became the first Honorary Consul for the Republic of Lithuania.
His areas of expertise are:
• Arbitration
• Capital Markets
• Insolvency & Restructuring
• Banking Litigation
• Employment & Labour
• Tax Disputes
Professional Memberships
Law Society of Kenya
East Africa Law Society
Commonwealth Lawyers’ Association
Chambers Review
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Chambers Global Guide
Dispute Resolution - Kenya
Star Individuals
Individual Editorial
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.
Dispute Resolution: Arbitrators - Kenya
Band 2
Individual Editorial
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.
Strengths
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He has had over 40 years in practice and many lawyers have benefited from his mentorship. He's a very respected and seasoned lawyer.
Dispute ResolutionChambers Global GuideWe benefit a lot from George's wisdom, he's very hands-on and available to meet with clients.
Dispute ResolutionChambers Global GuideGeorge is incisive, he finds details and ideas others might overlook. He provides oversight and support, and is able to guide his team extremely well.
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