
We are a fast growing law firm in Kenya providing a comprehensive range of quality legal services and solutions for domestic and international clients. We have a reputation for providing specialised business advisory services, top notch litigation and a broad range of corporate and commercial legal services, and are thus able to serve you well.
Highlight of our strengths:
a) We are a team of seven (7) in-house lawyers who are all well versed in matters appertaining to all commerce and industry, plus two (2) Legal Consultants who have specialized in tax and finance law, and thus we are business law specialists;
b) To protect the interest of our clients, we have taken out a Professional Indemnity Cover of Kshs. 20 (Twenty) Million with the Heritage AII Insurance Co. Ltd;
c) We would be available at extremely short notices to provide legal services;
d) We are computerized and maintain an extensive and secure database of documents necessary to undertake our Litigation, Commercial and Conveyance Portfolios. We strive to make service delivery more efficient and client friendly;
e) We are situated in Nairobi and have corresponding-partnership arrangements in in Dar-es-Salaam-Tanzania, and in Kampala-Uganda, thus we able to attend to you within East Africa.
We at Mwagambo & Okonjo Advocates believe that “Foresight”, “Responsiveness”, “Providing innovative and objective solutions”, “Strong lobbying and negotiating skills” along with strong technical expertise, are all qualities that a lawyer should possess, and as such we will be well able to deliver to your institution quality legal services, to name a few:
About Mwagambo & Okonjo Advocates
Founded in 2009
20 people in their team
Practice areas
Languages spoken
Practice areas
Business
a) PREVENTIVE LAWYERING AND CORPORATE DISCIPLINE
Preventive lawyering is a concept geared towards enhancing corporate discipline and profitability through due observance of the law. Non observance of the law is a principal source of corporate liability which goes to reduce profitability. We can readily advise on all aspects of your day-to-day operations.
b) REGULATORY AND TRANSACTIONAL ADVICE
We can provide advices on regulatory and compliance matters in the fields of real estate, property, finance and all aspects relevant to you, such as:
(i) All aspects of the Kenyan legislation, policy and international treaties thereto;
(ii) All aspects of finance, tax, business regulation and due diligence; and
(iii) Global and local procurement and business acquisition transactions.
c) DUE DILIGENCE & LEGAL OPINIONS
We undertake the conduct of due diligence in the course of undertaking commercial transactions, right from preparing the initial enquires and carrying out full investigations to fully reporting on its findings. In addition to preparing due diligence reports, the firm also provides legal opinions as required both in respect of transactions as a whole and also on specific legal issues.
d) RIGHTS INFRINGEMENT AND ENFORCEMENT LITIGATION
We also undertake personal client representation on all aspects of law, to safeguard against infringements and also secure enforcement of rights.
e) REGULATORY ENFORCEMENT AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
With the firm having developed special expertise in regulatory matters in the areas of corporations and business operations, we act for both corporate and personal clients in seeking redress from infringements, in-action and other commissions or omissions by both the State and Non-State regulatory bodies.
f) CONTRACTS
We can undertake drafting and advising on commercial contracts of all descriptions, for example Contracts on Leasing, Supply, Franchise, Parastatal and Government, Intellectual Property, Employment, Management and Consultancy.
g) TAX ADVISE, COMPLIANCE AND TAX APPEALS
We provide advice on all aspects of Kenya's tax and revenue law and regulation for individuals and corporations. We also provide second opinions to Tax Accountants and undertake tax appeals to the local committees and authorities.
Intellectual Property
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY REGISTRATION AND PROTECTION
We run a trade mark and patent agency in Kenya and act for local and international clients on registration, protection and infringement redress for all forms of intellectual property, technology and licensing agreements, trademarks, patents and copyright.
Lawsuits & Disputes
COMMERCIAL, CIVIL AND GENERAL LITIGATION AND ARBITRATION
With the firm having developed special expertise in commercial and business law, we remain the firm to see with complex litigation and arbitration matters arising from all aspects of business activity, including, Commercial Litigation, Debt Recovery and Securities enforcement Litigation, Insurance, Tax, Receiverships, Liquidation and other Insolvency Litigation, Administrative Actions, Contractual Disputes, Employment, Commissions of Inquiry, Constitutional and Judicial Review Litigation, and Asset recovery among others.
Real Estate
CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTY (REAL ESTATE, CHATTELS & OTHERS)
We provide legal services and advice on all aspects of land law in Kenya. We cover property acquisition and sale, lettings and landlord and tenant, and all development.
Employment & Labor
EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR LAW AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
We have been involved in a lot of master and servant dispute resolution, including arbitration and actions relating to employee benefits and managerial compensation, primarily on behalf of the corporate bodies but also for claimants.
Media, Technology and Telecoms
a) REGULATORY AND TRANSACTIONAL ADVICE
We can provide advices on compliance matters in fields relevant to you such as:
(i) All aspects of the media and Telecommunications Industry, the Kenyan legislation, policy and international treaties relating thereto;
(ii) Legal Due Diligence in competition law and industry mergers and acquisitions;
(iii) Regulatory and enforcement compliance, plus appeals before the Communications Authority of Kenya;
(iv) Take – Overs of Companies listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange;
(v) Government and Parastatal Privatisations;
(vi) Structured & Corporate Finance.
(vii) All aspects of finance, tax, business regulation and due diligence; and
(viii) Global and local procurement and business acquisition transactions.
b) DISPUTE RESOLUTION AT THE COMMUNICATION AND MULTIMEDIA APPEALS TRIBUNAL
We handle regulatory enforcement and dispute resolution at the Communication and Multimedia Appeals Tribunal under Section 102 of the Kenya Information and Communication (Amendment) Act 2013. We have excellent expertise and capabilities in practicing before the Communication and Multimedia Appeals Tribunal.
Immigration
We handle all immigrations related issues and appeals
Insurance
We act for insurance companies and handle insurance claims for claimants too
Bankruptcy & Debt
DEBT RECOVERY, RECEIVERSHIPS, BANKRUPTCY AND LIQUIDATION
We routinely handle bankruptcy, liquidation, debt collection and receiverships for various financial institutions in Kenya and have had an excellent record in these areas. As experienced and professional Debt Collection Advocates, we use our tools in an ethical and timely manner, achieving the main objective without compromising the reputation of our client or causing any possible counter suits.
Our Partners and Associates

With atleast 16 years experience in the Kenya Bar as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, Donald Okonjo leads the firm in providing a comprehensive range of quality legal services and solutions for domestic and international clients. We have a reputation for providing specialised business advisory services, top notch litigation and a broad range of corporate and commercial legal services, and are thus able to serve you well
Has over 18 years experience in the Kenya Bar as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
Has over 16 years experience in the Kenya Bar as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
Has over 11 years experience in the Kenya Bar as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
Case results
LITIGATION AND LEGAL ADVISORY SERVICES
Appeal
Name of Client and Address:
Kenya Sugar Board (Defunct)
Agriculture Fisheries & Food Authority
Sugar Directorate
Narrative description of project:
The project involved setting up a defence for Kenya Sugar Board (defunct) against petitions, plaints and memorandum of claims. Most of the matters are novel in nature and has never been adjudicated upon before.
This involve taking instructions from client, conducting client conferences to get a full description of the case to assess which area of law it lies, requesting relevant documents for the case, research on the relevant case law, advising client on action plan and assisting client to make an informed decision, preparation of pleadings, witness statements and relevant case authorities, attending court, briefing client on case as it proceeds Extensive research and a arguable defence is build that ensures success.
Further, the task involve drafting of legal opinions where and when needed to avail the same, conducting research for specific legal queries posed and advising the client on how best to mitigate against future litigation. This is achieved through conducting an in depth analysis of the contractual engagements undertaken by the client.
BANKING FACILITY, LITIGATION AND LEGAL ADVISORY SERVICES
Banking & Finance
Name of Client and Address:
Equity Bank (Kenya) Limited
P.O. BOX 75104-00200
NAIROBI
EMAIL: [email protected]
Functions Performed:
1. Preparation and registration of Charges and Loan Facility Agreements
2. Registration of Charges and other due diligence
3. Oversight and management of the litigation matters of the client;
4. Final reviewer for pleadings and court documents intended for filing;
5. Approval of advisory opinions
6. Negotiations on settlement and compromise; and
7. Court attendance for the high stakes court matters.
LEGAL SERVICES INSURANCE
Insurance
Name of Client and Address:
RESOLUTION INSURANCE KENYA
P.O. BOX 4469 – 00100
NAIROBI
EMAIL:
Functions Performed:
1. Final approver of advisory opinions intended for the client on employment matters;
2. Final approver of applications for search and registration for any such intellectual property owned by the client including but not limited to trade marks.
3. Oversight and management of the litigation matters of the client;
4. Final reviewer for pleadings and court documents intended for filing;
5. Negotiations on settlement and compromise; and
6. Court attendance for the high stakes court matters.
Corporate and Legal Services
Business
Name of Client and Address:
IHUB LIMITED
6th Floor, Senteu Plaza,
Galana/Lenana Road Junction
P.O. BOX 22494 – 00505
NAIROBI
EMAIL:
Functions Performed:
1. Oversight of the legal audit undertaken for the company;
2. Final reviewer for and approval of advisory opinions on intended actions including legal consequences of such actions undertaken;
3. Negotiations on settlement and compromise; and
4. Final reviewer of contracts and agreements the client intends to execute.
LITIGATION AND LEGAL ADVISORY SERVICES
Civil Litigation
Name of Client and Address:
Madison Insurance Limited
Upper Hill Close
P.O Box 47382 – 00100
NAIROBI
Functions Performed:
1. Oversight and management of the litigation matters of the client;
2. Final reviewer for pleadings and court documents intended for filing;
3. Approval of advisory opinions
4. Negotiations on settlement and compromise; and
5. Court attendance for the high stakes court matters.
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