OUGO & MUGAMBI
ADVOCATES
Legal experts dedicated to delivering results.
Experienced in working with multinationals, NGOs, public sector as well as SMEs and private clients.
Our Main Services
Ougo & Mugambi Advocates has an excellent track record in the following areas:
Our experts
Ougo Kayiemba
Managing Partner, Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
Lenny Kimaiti
Senior Associate, Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
Emmy Mugambi
Partner, Certified Professional Mediator, Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
Silicho Soita
Associate, Sports Law practioner and advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
Joshua Ougo
Pupil.
Environmental Law
We provide a comprehensive range of services to address legal, regulatory and business needs in the Environment, Land and Climate Change sector.
This encompasses climate change legal advice and policy development, including climate finance; carbon markets; carbon pricing; carbon tax; and general environmental law issues relating to air, water and waste.
Our services are tailored to enable organisations deal with the risks brought about by impacts of climate change while fully exploiting the economic opportunities brought about by the need for adaptation.
We offer legal services to companies in the mining sector as well as the up, mid and downstream petroleum industry.
Corporate Law
Our Corporate Services practice specializes in providing company secretarial services, governance, advisory and compliance audit services.
Based on our knowledge of the local business environment and understanding of the socio-political climate we advise clients on a wide range of issues. We act as corporate advisers to a large number of businesses and corporations, both Kenyan and international.
In this capacity, we are called upon to advice on a wide range of matters, which affect our clients' day-to-day business. These are as varied as incorporation and start-up, corporate and management structures and shareholding, licensing, regulatory and financing issues, environmental compliance matters, sales and acquisition as
well as dissolution of entities.
Litigation
We provide legal services to our diverse Clients before Courts, Tribunals and various committees. We handle a range of matters including but not limited to land related disputes, enforcement of breach of fundamental human rights as enshrined in the Constitution, judicial review as well as Family and Succession matters.
The Firm also engages in negotiation, prosecuting and defending claims arising from road traffic accidents, recoveries under subrogation and declaratory suits for insurance companies as well as disputes arising from pension funds and schemes.
We also undertake debt recovery both secured and unsecured debts for financial institutions such as Banks and Micro-finance Institutions and SACCOs as well as for private companies, businesses and individuals.
Our advocates represent various clients in arbitration and
mediation proceedings.
Debt Recovery
Our Advocates have individually and collectively effectively handled complex debt recovery cases. These have either ended in boardroom agreements effectuated by debt settlement agreements, immediate repayment upon demand and negotiation, and insolvency petitions where appropriate. We will assist the client in the recovery of debts
and leveraging collateral. Some of the services offered include:
• Issuance of demand letters;
• Procuring court injunctions with respect to the sale/seizure of collateral property;
• Representation in garnishee proceedings and other court proceedings;
• Collection of debts;
• Enforcement of judgments.
Legal Advisory and Consultancy
Our advocates have immense experience in providing advisory and consultancy services on various legal aspects.
We offer well researched legal opinions to both our corporate and individual clients. We advise on measures to be taken by clients to avoid legal disputes.
We also offer advisory opinions on enforcement and implication of County and National Laws to various business institutions.
The Legal Advisory and Consultancy Department provides services to various bodies and institutions including; County Governments and National Government; regional and international organisations; banks; professional societies and organisations; Micro-finance Institutions; insurance companies and other financial institutions; private clients.
Real Estate and Conveyancing
We offer sound advice to our clients in all Conveyancing transactions, including registration of transfers; conveyances; leases; sub-divisions; charges; chattels mortgages; debentures; Escrow Account Agreements; Deed of Assignment of Rental Income; Deed of Guarantee and all documents in relation to perfection of securities on behalf of Banks, Micro-finance institutions, Saccos and other financial institutions.
The advisory services extend to developers relating to approvals required before and during ongoing of real estate projects. We liaise with various stakeholders such as land valuers, surveyors, architects, environmental experts and planners to ensure our clients are well informed on various requirements.
We also undertake change of user, extension of Government Leases, partition, transmission, apportionment of land rates and rent
Commercial Law
Our team of commercial law experts offers pragmatic, insightful guidance to our clients across industries and sectors navigating complex matters helping them manage risks and ensure compliance with contract laws.
We provide a wide range of advisory and transactional services to clients, including undertaking legal due diligence, negotiation, drafting and reviewing contracts in order to ensure that our clients’ interests are protected at all times.
Dispute Resolution
The Litigation Department provides legal services to our diverse Clients before Courts, Tribunals and various committees. We handle a range of matters including but not limited to land related disputes, enforcement of breach of fundamental human rights as enshrined in the Constitution, judicial review as well as Family and Succession matters.
We also undertake negotiation, prosecuting and defending claims arising from road traffic accidents, recoveries under subrogation and declaratory suits for insurance companies as well as disputes arising from pension funds and schemes.
The firm also represents various clients in arbitration and mediation proceedings.
Mediation and ADR
We offer Mediation and other Alternative Dispute Resolution services including negotiation and representation of our clients during arbitration.
Mediation as a form of ADR is now commonly used by clients who would wish to avoid the strenuous and lengthy court processes in dispute resolution.
Our team are well educated and trained to ensure that the full scope of Alternative Dispute Resolution services are available to our clients.
We have successfully conducted mediation sessions in matters relating to Family and Succession as well as Child Maintenance, Co-parenting and Custody cases.
Intellectual Property Law
Our team has strong intellectual property law expertise in advising top-flight clients from various industry sectors, from IT start-ups and entertainment companies to more traditional producers, and retailers of consumer products as well as service providers.
We have well-established practices for trademark protection, enforcement and litigation (including patent-related litigation).
Our experience includes resonant cases of the field.
Ougo & Mugambi Advocates’ experts participate in IP and human rights organizations, successfully representing clients in national and EU institutions, as well as in national and EU courts.
International Trade and Investment
We offer legal guidance in this dynamic arena. Our team specializes in assisting businesses to understand and adhere to international trade regulations, negotiate trade agreements, and manage investments.
We offer legal strategies that ensure compliance with international trade laws, mitigate risks and facilitate seamless cross border transactions.
Intellectual Property Law
Our team has strong intellectual property law expertise in advising top-flight clients from various industry sectors, from IT start-ups and entertainment companies to more traditional producers, and retailers of consumer products as well as service providers.
We have well-established practices for trademark protection, enforcement and litigation (including patent-related litigation).
Our experience includes resonant cases of the field.
Ougo & Mugambi Advocates’ experts participate in IP and human rights organizations, successfully representing clients in national and EU institutions, as well as in national and EU courts.
Immigration Law
We readily advise and assist eligible persons in obtaining:
• Business and visitor visas;
• Entry permits;
• Permanent residence;
• Citizenship;
• Special passes;
• Dependents’ passes;
• Student passes;
• Research passes;
• Internship passes and foreign (alien) registrations.
Insurance Claims
Ougo & Mugambi Advocates provides a broad range of services on general claims to the Kenyan insurance sector.
We manage a wide range of insurance claims, including high volumes of employer liability, public liability, personal injury, and industrial negligence claims.
Additionally, we handle complex indemnity and disaster litigation.
Our expertise extends to representing various insurance companies in defending against similar claims.
Family and Succession
We offer legal solutions to family related matters such as:
• Divorce;
• Judicial Separation and Maintenance cases;
• Succession / Inheritance Causes (Probate and Administration);
• Matrimonial causes;
• Child Adoption;
• Support and Maintenance cases.
Employment and Labour Relations:
Our team offers advisory and legal representation on all facets of employment laws in Kenya. This includes, unfair and wrongful dismissal, work injury benefits, occupational health and safety management, conduct of proceedings at the Employment and Labor
Relations Court of Kenya, redundancies, employment rights, restrictive covenants, reorganization and restructuring, employment policies, discrimination and pensions.
We help draft and review employment related material including, contracts, human resource policies and manuals and staff handbooks.
We offer employee training on employee polices, rights and obligations as well as conducting compliance audits to ensure compliance with labour and employment laws.
References from our Clients
We have an outstanding record in client satisfaction
Ougo & Mugambi Advocates stand out at creating tangible business value. They have always delivered results for us.
- Jüri Lotman,
Director, Kodally IT Hub Ltd
Reliability, efficiency and timely service is what defines Ougo & Mugambi Advocates. We are proud to be associated with the firm.
- African Capital Ltd
Admirable client care and solid legal expertise. We find them to be exceptional legal service providers and have no reservations on recommending them for any services required of them.
- MESO Housing Society
OUGO & MUGAMBI
ADVOCATES
Contact Us
EMBASSY HOUSE
4TH FLOOR, SUITE 415
HARAMBEE AVENUE
NAIROBI
Tel. +254 (0) 700 576 551
Inquiries: info@ougomugambi.com
Office Hours
Monday to Friday
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Closed on Weekends
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