The dispute resolution offering at CMS Daly Inamdar Advocates is strongest in commercial, employment, maritime, and real estate litigation, representing a range of domestic players. Practice head Samir Inamdar is regularly retained by shipping companies, P&I Clubs, and other commercial enterprises on Kenyan law disputes, while George Muchiri is a top choice for arbitration. Grace Kinyanjui specialises in environmental law and debt recovery, Collette Akwana is well-versed in commercial, civil, and employment disputes, and Gibran Darr is strong in the land and construction arena.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The firm is very professional and knowledgeable in a wide range of legal issues, the partners are hands on.’

  • ‘The team is highly industrious and dedicated. They are also proactive and have a very good turnaround time. They do deliver.’

  • ‘Collette Akwana is very studious, apt and responsive. A good communicator and very innovative in thought and providing solutions.’

  • ‘George Muchiri's ability to keep the end game in mind and present a compelling argument that carries all stakeholders with him is invaluable.’

  • ‘CMS Daly Inamdar Advocates has a great dispute resolution team in Kenya, with a focus on commercial litigation but with the ability to also assist with other disputes, e.g. media law.’

  • ‘Samir Inamdar has been an excellent advocate who is considered, thoughtful and explains things carefully. He clearly has lots of experience and reassures clients.’

  • ‘Victor Mungai assists Samir Inamdar and is extremely efficient in assisting with preparing legal arguments. They are an excellent team.’

  • ‘CMS Daly Inamdar Advocates is a reputable firm with premium corporates as clients. The firm operates with a high degree of professionalism and ethics. Their knowledge of all legal statutes and their competency in various fields including ours in particular (construction) is not easily available with many other firms.’

Key clients

  • Medical Protection Society
  • Japan P & I Club
  • Sybrin Kenya Limited
  • Jubilee Allianz General Insurance (K) Limited
  • Avmax Aircraft Leasing Inc
  • Weld-Con Limited
  • Oceanview Plaza Limited
  • Kensalt Limited
  • Safaricom Limited
  • Golden Sand Resort Apartments Owners’ Association
  • Ecobank Kenya Limited
  • Old Mutual Holdings Limited
  • Petro Oil Kenya Limited

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Samir Inamdar

Other key lawyers

George Muchiri, Grace Kinyanjui, Collette Akwana, Gibran Darr, Victor Mungai