Excelling in the representation of several government entities in recent landmark cases, Iseme, Kamau & Maema Advocates is equally proficient in litigation arising out of sectors as diverse as financial services, energy, consumer goods, food, and retail. Regulatory and administrative law, competition law, and international arbitration sit well within the team’s comfort zone. Kamau Karori stands at the head of the team and is particularly sought after for his experience in commercial arbitration. Martin Munyu is well-versed in construction and insurance disputes, while Milly Jalega excels in election disputes. Diana Ogula and Hiram Nyaburi are other strong litigators in the team.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The firm is extremely competent in the performance of the duties. They provide sound legal options and undertake their research before providing any proposals on the best viable options.’
‘The firm has connections with DLA Piper and I feel this has given them an edge over the others in terms of expertise.’
Key clients
- Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC)
- Absa Bank Kenya PLC (Formerly Barclays Bank of Kenya Limited)
Work highlights
- Acted as the lead counsel for the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) in defending the IEBC in eight presidential election petitions filed before the Supreme Court of Kenya by various parties following the 9 August 2022 General Elections which sought to nullify the election results.
- Represented Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) as lead counsel in seeking to recover debts owed to it for products supplied to various oil marketing companies under various transport and storage agreements, the total value of which claims amount to approximately $6.9m.