One of the preeminent law firms in Kenya for disputes resolution, Dentons Hamilton Harrison & Mathews is regularly sought after by clients for representation in a wide range of matters, including arbitration and disputes related to the banking, competition, energy, tax, and insurance sectors. The team is under the leadership of seasoned professional Michi Kirimi, who has notable experience in disputes related to the employment and intellectual property industries. Kiragu Kimani SC specialises in commercial and real estate litigation, and Ezra Makori represents both local and international clients in various levels of court. Another notable member of the team is Lawson Ondieki, who handles insolvency disputes.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Mentions
Profile
Work Department
Commercial litigation, Employment, Tax
Position
Partner
Michi has over two decades' experience in successfully guiding her clients through
complex matters in commercial litigation and arbitration with a focus on
labour and employment, banking, insurance, intellectual property and commercial law. She has undertaken litigation and arbitrations in disputes arising out of commercial contracts, Engineering and Procurement Contracts and Employment contracts. She has handled complex Constitutional Petitions and represents client on tax appeals before the Tax Appeals Tribunal and the High Court. She regularly represents clients in ICC arbitration proceedings, as well as employment, medical negligence claims and insurance based litigation. She is recognised by Legal 500 for her expertise in intellectual property and employment matters.
Languages
English, Swahili.
Content supplied by Dentons Hamilton Harrison & Mathews
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘A firm with a great history, strong reputation and impressive roster of partners covering all areas of practice.'
'We have used them on a complex international dispute with multiple proceedings in Kenya and overseas, and they have provided solid and reliable advice.’
‘Kiragu Kimani SC is an excellent strategist, and is able to control and lead discussions. A wealth of experience and knowledge of the judiciary means that the advice received was on point and well considered.'
'Lawson Ondieki is a great junior partner, he is hardworking, very busy and has good instincts on the arbitration side.’‘The firm's partners are proactive and accessible to clients. The firm places clients at the centre of everything they do. The partners effectively collaborate with clients to achieve a desired outcome.’
'They are flexible and always ready to adjust their diary to accommodate urgent client requests.' 'The firm's partners, including Kiragu Kimani SC, are readily available to clients and they do not have the usual hierarchy and bureaucracy that competitor firms have in place.' The firm's priority is achieving positive outcomes for clients.'
Key clients
- Kimberly-Clark Corporation Central Link Property Company Ltd Ashbrook Ltd Brookshill Ltd Rabo Foundation Bamburi Cement Ltd Wells Fargo Ltd Kenindia Assurance Company Insurance Kenya Power & Lighting Company Equity Bank (Kenya) Ltd
Work highlights
Representing a multinational corporation in the personal care industry in a class action brought by over 2,000 petitioners challenging the standard of the client’s products.