The dispute resolution practice at Oraro & Company Advocates is sought after for its broad sector and mandate expertise. The team is seasoned in advising major local and multinational companies in construction, restructuring, and tax litigation, and is additionally experienced in alternative dispute resolution, such as international arbitration, mediation, and adjudication. The team oversees commercial and constitutional disputes arising from the insurance, financial, agriculture, and manufacturing industries, to name a few. George Oraro heads the team alongside Chacha Odera, and both are highly regarded for their work in commercial, banking, and labour disputes. John Mbaluto is a key member of the group for employment and labour disputes, while Noella Lubano is an expert in fraud, construction, and insolvency disputes. Lilian Renee Omondi is a notable member in the department for tax-related disputes.
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‘Oraro & Company Advocates is a good law firm to work with, they are very professional and have good experience leading to satisfactory results.’
‘Noella Lubano is excellent counsel that we recommend.’
‘The dispute resolution team of Oraro & Company is a highly collaborative team.'
'Their approach to work always assures that each litigation matter is discussed jointly among the dispute resolution team to ensure that the advisory provided is well thought out.’
‘The integrity, the close collaboration between different units, their responsiveness.’
‘Noella Lubano - Excellent mentor to younger advocates, great litigator and excellent at client care.'
'George Oraro - Great at legal practice all round. Great at formulating solutions to diverse legal challenges.'
'Strength and depth of expertise at all levels. Excellent grasp of client objectives and client service. Extremely collaborative with co-counsel in cross-border mandates.'
Key clients
- National Bank of Kenya
- Maersk Kenya Limited
- Kenya Power & Lighting Company Limited
- Toyota Kenya Limited
- Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation
- The Honourable Attorney General of the Republic of Kenya
- Kenya Ports Authority
- Telkom Kenya Ltd
- Kapiti Plains Estate Limited
- KCB Bank Ltd
Work highlights
- Acted in a suit instituted by Mr. Sultan Khimji (as the Sellers Representative on behalf of the former shareholders of Fidelity Commercial Bank Limited) in the Commercial Division of the High Court of Kenya as against SBM Bank Holdings Limited.
- Acted for Toyota Kenya Limited in a class-action product liability claim.
- Acted in a suit which has been filed by Dr. Ahmed Kalebi as against Cerba HealthCare SAS (1st Defendant), Lancer Service Company (PTY) Limited (2nd Defendant), Cerba Lancet Africa (3rd Defendant), Pathologists Lancet Kenya Limited (4th Defendant) & Lancet Services Company Kenya Limited (5th Defendant).
Lawyers
Hall of fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
John Mbaluto
Chacha Odera
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
George Oraro; Chacha Odera
Other key lawyers
John Mbaluto; Noella Lubano; Lilian Renee Omondi