Dispute Resolution
Considered, strategic and relentless when the matter goes to court, commercial litigation, arbitration and mediation across Kenya and the region.
How we work this practice.
Our disputes practice handles complex commercial litigation, arbitration and mediation across Kenya. The work ranges from urgent injunctive relief and judicial review to multi-party recovery actions, from shareholder and joint-venture disputes to high-value contractual claims and regulator challenges.
We approach every matter with a clear preference for early, commercially intelligent resolution. The first deliverable on a new dispute is usually a candid case assessment: the strengths, the soft spots, the realistic settlement zone, and the cost-and-time profile of taking it the distance. Clients use that assessment to make a real commercial decision rather than drift into expensive litigation by default.
When the matter does need to be tried, our advocates are ready. We appear regularly in the High Court, the Commercial and Tax Division, the Court of Appeal and in domestic and international arbitration under LCIA, ICC, NCIA and UNCITRAL rules.
- High-value commercial disputes with cross-border evidence
- Urgent injunctions and asset preservation
- Judicial review of regulator action
- Multi-party debt recovery and enforcement
What we deliver.
A deliberate four-step approach.
Strategic counsel, executed with the discipline of a top-tier institution.
Case assessment and strategy
Pre-action correspondence and negotiation
Pleadings and interlocutory motions
Trial, judgment and enforcement
Distinctions that matter to the outcome.
Senior trial advocates with Court of Appeal experience
International arbitration capacity. LCIA, ICC, NCIA, UNCITRAL
Clear-eyed case assessment before commitment of fees
Disciplined matter management and weekly client reporting
Where we apply this practice.
Who you'll work with.
Gertrude Kibare
Managing Partner. Leads the firm's litigation and banking & finance practice with a focus on strategic, resilient counsel.
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Topua Lesinko
Partner. Advises on constitutional law, M&A, public procurement and election disputes across Kenya and the region.
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Mary Nyamawi
Office Administrator. Qualified accounts professional coordinating office operations, compliance and day-to-day client experience.
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Do you act in international arbitration?+
Yes, including LCIA, ICC, NCIA and ad-hoc UNCITRAL proceedings.
Can you obtain urgent injunctive relief?+
Yes. We are set up to file ex parte applications for freezing orders, Mareva-type relief, Anton Piller orders and other urgent interim measures within hours where the evidence supports it.
How do you price disputes work?+
We offer hourly, capped, blended and success-fee structures depending on the matter. The fee model is agreed at engagement and revisited at clear milestones.
Do you handle judicial review of regulator action?+
Yes, including challenges to KRA assessments, CBK directives, CMA enforcement and procurement decisions where the regulator has acted beyond power or in breach of procedural fairness.
Can you enforce foreign judgments and arbitral awards?+
Yes, under the Foreign Judgments (Reciprocal Enforcement) Act and the New York Convention, with a strong record on recognition and enforcement in Kenya.
Articles, publications and legal updates.
CBK Regulatory Pipeline: What Lenders Should Track
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Tax Appeals Tribunal: Three Trends Reshaping KRA Disputes
From transfer pricing to digital service tax, the structural shifts in how the Tribunal is approaching revenue disputes.
Alternative Justice Systems: A Field Handbook for Article 159
A practical handbook for AJS practitioners, judicial officers and communities operating under Article 159(1)(c)–(d).
Discuss your matter, confidentially.
Whether you require a confidential consultation or a free case evaluation, our partners are ready to listen.