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ICEA BUILDING, KENYATTA AVENUE, PO BOX 30333, 00100 NAIROBI, KENYA
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Work +254 20 3258000
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Fax +254 20 3258222
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www.hhm.co.ke
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What we say about the firm's legal practice in Kenya

Corporate and commercial

Within Corporate and commercial , Hamilton Harrison & Mathews is a first tier firm,

Hamilton Harrison & Mathews’ five-partner, nine-associate practice has ‘great depth’. Richard Omwela and Daniel Wanjau are advising the Nairobi Stock Exchange on the first demutualisation in East Africa. The ‘reactive and competent’ Paras Shah is acting for Kenya Airways on one of the largest-ever rights issues in Kenya. The firm also acted for Standard Chartered Bank and Fortis Bank.

Dispute resolution

Within Dispute resolution, Hamilton Harrison & Mathews is a first tier firm,

Hamilton Harrison & Mathews handles a wide range of cases including energy, insurance and aviation claims. Kiragu Kimani successfully challenged the Kenya Revenue Authority in a precedent-setting decision involving taxpayers’ liability for employees’ fraud. Kenneth Fraser is ‘diligent, meticulous and persistent’; Gitonga Murugara is ‘quick to respond and articulate in presentation’; and Michi Kirimi is also recommended.

Privatisation and projects

Within Privatisation and projects, Hamilton Harrison & Mathews is a second tier firm,

Hamilton Harrison & Mathews’ strong connections give it a distinctive position in the market; its track record includes acting for the government of Kenya on the privatisations of Kengen, the Kenya Meat Commission, and state-owned hotels. Richard Omwela and Paras Shah are recommended.


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