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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Témoignages

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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.'

Clients clés

  • 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

Points forts

  • 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).

Avocats

Hall of Fame

Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.

Les grands avocats du marché

Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.

John Mbaluto

Les grands avocats de demain

Jeunes associés disposant d’une reconnaissance montante sur le marché, jouant régulièrement un rôle clé dans des dossiers majeurs.

Responsable de la pratique

George Oraro; Chacha Odera

Autres avocats clés

John Mbaluto; Noella Lubano; Lilian Renee Omondi