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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 experts

Ou​go Kayiemba

Managing Partner, Advocate of ​the High Court of Kenya.



Lenny Kimaiti

Senior Associate, Advocate of ​the High Court of Kenya.



Em​my 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.



Jo​shua 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.


Emmy Mugambi, Partner

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.





Emmy Mugambi, Partner

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.


Ougo Kayiemba, Managing Partner

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.


Ougo Kayiemba, Managing Partner

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.


Ougo Kayiemba, Managing Partner

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


Emmy Mugambi, Partner

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.



Emmy Mugambi, Partner

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.


Emmy Mugambi, Partner

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.

Emmy Mugambi, Partner

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.


Lenny Kimaiti, Senior Associate

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.


Lenny Kimaiti, Senior Associate

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.


Silicho Soita, Associate

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.



Lenny Kimaiti, Senior Associate

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.


Silicho Soita, Associate

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.


Emmy Mugambi, Partner

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.


Lenny Kimaiti, Senior Associate

References from our Clients

We have an outstanding record in client satisfaction

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Ougo & Mugambi ​Advocates stand out at ​creating tangible business ​value. They have always del​ivered results fo​r​ us.


- Jüri Lotman,

Director, Kodally IT Hub Ltd

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Reliability, efficiency and ​timely service is what ​defines Ougo & Mugambi ​Advocates. We are proud to ​be associated with the firm.


- Af​rican Capital Ltd

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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.​c​o​m​




Office Hours

Monday to Friday

8:00 am to 5:00 pm


Closed on Weekends

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