John Ohaga SC
Hall of fameTripleOKlaw AdvocatesClients highlight the ‘unique blend of personalised service, deep expertise, and innovative approaches’ in TripleOKlaw Advocates’s dispute resolution team, which is highly experienced in representing clients at all court levels. The team is frequently retained in commercial litigation and arbitration, including civil and commercial claims, liquidations, and breach of contract. In addition, the team often represents clients in environmental, public, and constitutional disputes, including before the Supreme Court. Energy and environment law expert Elias Masika co-heads the team with Marysheila Onyango-Oduor, a key port of call for high-stakes commercial and public procurement disputes. James Ochieng’ Oduol and John Ohaga are both sought after for over 30 years of experience in constitutional, cross-border, and commercial arbitration disputes. Kenvine Odhiambo and Isaac Kiche are frequently in the team’s most valuable matters in the financial, oil and gas, and constitutional matters.
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Testimonials
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‘The law firm of TripleOKLaw have over the years built unique capabilities in the area of dispute resolution, adopting emerging areas like mediation and arbitration to resolve matters in a more timely manner.'
'I have worked with the litigation team for many years and can attest to the speed and quality of legal practice in this area. In view of this, I entrust my most sensitive and complex litigation matters to this team.’
‘I have had the pleasure to work with Senior Counsel John Ohaga and Advocate Isaac Kiche. As Managing Partner, Senior Counsel John Ohaga still remains hands on.'
‘There practice has been built over the years with a steady and very well experienced team. They offer high quality work with very good solutions and quick turn around to clients.'
'I have worked with Senior Counsel John Ohaga and Marysheila Onyango-Oduor on very many litigation matters over the years with exemplary results.’
‘The standout partners to me are Senior Counsel John Ohaga and Marysheila Onyango-Oduor on litigation and client advisory. They are always available to clients with quick turn around time and practical solutions even on the most complex matters.’
‘The Team practices a unique blend of personalised service, deep expertise, and innovative approaches which positions the organisation as a leader in the industry. Potential clients can expect not only exceptional legal representation but also a proactive partner committed to their success.’
'The Firm of TripleOKLaw has a devoted team, which works based on team effort and collaboration. This is what enables them to meet the client's needs since if one of the Advocates is away, there is no gap waiting to be filled; it is filled since the team works seamlessly together.'
Key clients
- Bidco Africa Limited
- Butali Sugar Mills Limited
- Central Bank of Kenya
- Equity Bank Plc
- First National Bank Limited
- Housing Finance Company of Kenya
- Indo Africa Finance Company Limited
- Integrated Payment System Limited
- Kenya Airways Plc
- Kenya Bankers Association
- Kenya Commercial Bank
- Kenya Electricity Generating Company
- Meta Platforms Inc.
- Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company Ltd
- Old Mutual General Insurance Kenya Limited
- Safaricom Plc
- SBM Bank (Kenya)
- Taifa Gas Investment SEZ LTD
- The Standard Group Plc
Work highlights
- Represented the Central Bank of Kenya in the East African Court of Justice in a case that revolves around the cardinal question of bank supervision under the Kenyan and regional law, the obligations of a regulator and the nexus of the obligations of Kenya under the EAC Treaty and its protocols vis a vis the obligations of institutions established by members states as far as regulation and supervision of banks is concerned.
- Represented Taifa Gas Investment SEZ LTD in a landmark case before the National Environment Tribunal arising from three consolidated claims from three appellants challenging the award of an Environment Impact Assessment Licence to Taifa Gas Investment SEZ Ltd.
- Acted for KenGen in Judicial Review proceedings commenced against it and other parties by H-Young and Company EA Limited, one of East Africa’s leading engineering and construction firms in relation to a Contract between the client and H-Young and Co. to Engineer Procure and Construct a Steamfield for 70 MW as part of the Olkaria 1 Additional Unit 6 Geothermal Development Project in Kenya.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Elias J. Masika, Marysheila Onyango-Oduor