Commercial Litigation

Practice Area

Strategic Litigation & Court Representation

Our Commercial Litigation practice represents clients in complex disputes before the High Court, the Court of Appeal, and specialist tribunals across Kenya. We handle the full range of commercial disputes, from pre-action strategy and negotiation through to trial advocacy, judgment enforcement, and appellate proceedings.

We are experienced in managing high-value, multi-party disputes that require both strategic thinking and courtroom skill. Our approach is to combine rigorous legal analysis with a clear focus on our clients' commercial objectives — understanding that for most businesses, litigation is a means to an end rather than an end in itself. Where possible, we seek to resolve disputes efficiently and cost-effectively, but when trial is necessary, we bring the advocacy skills required to secure favourable outcomes.

Our litigation team handles disputes across a broad range of sectors including financial services, real estate, construction, employment, and technology, giving us deep subject-matter knowledge that strengthens our courtroom advocacy.

Key Contacts

Anita Wanjiru

Senior Associate — Litigation

Eric N. Kihungu

Managing Partner

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Our Services

How We Can Help

Contract Disputes

Prosecuting and defending claims arising from breach of contract, including supply agreements, service contracts, and commercial arrangements.

Shareholder & Partnership Disputes

Handling oppression petitions, derivative actions, deadlock resolution, and disputes between business partners and co-investors.

Debt Recovery

Pursuing recovery of commercial debts through demand letters, statutory demands, court proceedings, and enforcement of judgments and decrees.

Injunctions & Emergency Relief

Obtaining and defending urgent injunctive relief, freezing orders, and preservation orders to protect our clients' interests pending trial.

Judicial Review

Challenging decisions of public bodies, regulators, and government authorities through judicial review proceedings before the High Court.

Enforcement of Judgments

Executing and enforcing court judgments and arbitral awards, including attachment of property, garnishee orders, and receivership proceedings.

Our Advantage

Why Choose Us for Commercial Litigation

Strategic Approach

Every case begins with a clear litigation strategy aligned to our client's commercial objectives and risk appetite.

Courtroom Advocacy

Strong trial advocacy skills developed through years of practice before Kenya's superior courts and specialist tribunals.

Results Focus

Track record of securing favourable outcomes in high-value commercial disputes for corporate and institutional clients.

Efficiency

Focused case management that controls costs and timelines while maintaining the quality of legal work and advocacy.

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