Dispute resolution

Oraro & Company Advocates

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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Testimonials

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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
NCBA Bank Kenya Ltd
SBM Bank (Kenya) Limited
Jubilee Insurance Company of Kenya Limited
CIC Insurance Group Limited
Kenya National Union of Teachers
Uber B.V and Uber Kenya Limited
Standard Chartered Bank
SBM Bank Holdings Limited
Kenya Ships Agents Association

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).

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