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Muri Mwaniki Thige & Kageni LLP: A Law Firm on the Rise

Muri Mwaniki Thige & Kageni (MMKT) has 4 partners, namely, Njunguna Muri, Martin G. Mwaniki, Eric Thige (Managing Partner) and Kageni Kimathi and 9 qualified associates and lawyers who are all specialists and experts in the firm’s three practice areas, commercial law, conveyancing and dispute resolution.

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MMTK Partners from left Martin G. Mwaniki, Eric Thige (Managing Partner), Kageni Kimathi and Njunguna Muri. Photo: Courtesy.

Muri Mwaniki Thige & Kageni (MMTK) LLP Advocates is one of the most outstanding medium-size commercial, conveyancing and dispute resolution boutique law firms in Kenya today. The firm has not only come of age, it has also built a strong reputation in legal practice over the last 21 years as a law firm whose lawyers have practical experience and deep knowledge of the law in corporate and commercial, banking and securities and litigation and arbitration areas that clients can trust and count on for the best results and legal outcomes.

MMTK Law commits to offer professional legal services with a personal touch and to work innovatively and collaboratively with every client in crafting personalized legal solutions which are creative and flexible to anticipate the marketplace. The firm is known for its consistency and effectiveness in upholding the best practices in the legal industry and providing quality legal services with a focus on corporate and commercial law, conveyancing (banking and real estate), commercial and civil litigation and arbitration.

MMTK Law has a wide client base with many of its clients having grown with, trusted and relied on the firm since its formation in 2000. They include local, foreign, private and public companies, major commercial banks and leading financial institutions, insurance companies, government parastatals, investment vehicles like chamas and saccos, industries and private individuals. The firm offers clients lasting relationships, unparalleled quality of legal services, affordable legal fees, reliability in turnaround and speedy delivery and practical legal solutions and value.

MMTK main offices are in Nairobi CBD at Rehani House (HFCK) on the junction of Kenyatta Avenue and Koinange Street but the firm has an elaborate network of select correspondent law firms in Mombasa, Nakuru, Kisumu, Nyeri, Eldoret and the country and East Africa. The firm also has a very competitive fee structure guided by the Advocates (Remuneration) Order and the needs of each particular client for affordability. It also maintains a Professional Indemnity Insurance Cover of Ksh. 100,000,000.00 per claim to cushion clients against any loss.

MMTK Law Excellence in Legal Practice

MMTK Law Corporate and Commercial Practice entails a dedicated team of specialist lawyers who are experts in various aspects of commerce and enterprise. They offer corporate legal advice, services and solutions to businesses including help in set up and registrations, employment contracts, legal reviews and audits, business and transactional due diligence; setting up of trusts, asset acquisitions and disposals, structuring shareholders’ agreements, reorganizations and joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory compliance and intellectual property services.

MMTK Law Banking and Conveyancing Practice is a recognised and trusted advisor to local and international financial institutions in major transactions including securing general corporate loans and overdrafts, guarantees, working capital financing, asset financing, hire purchase and mortgages, facility agreements, security documentation, regulatory and compliance. It is also involved in all aspects of construction, property development and real estate deals and transactions. The firm also assists in the division, distribution and registration of family and inherited property.

MMTK Law is also recognized for its Litigation and Arbitration Practice and represents corporate clients including banks, statutory corporations, insurance companies and private companies and individual clients in all courts, tribunals and arbitrations. The firm undertakes commercial litigation, civil litigation including land disputes and labour law disputes, family law disputes, succession and inheritance matters, professional negligence and insurance claims and public law litigation including judicial review, public procurement, tax appeals, arbitration and mediation.

MMTK Law Team of Legal Experts and Specialists

The firm has a team of 4 partners, namely, Njunguna Muri, Martin G. Mwaniki, Eric Thige and Kageni Kimathi. In addition, it has 9 qualified associates and lawyers who are specialists and experts in the firm’s three practice areas. These include Dellah Mwanzile and Eric Mose (associates in the Litigation and Arbitration) Catherine Nyambura, (Conveyancing Associate) and Valerie Cherono Letich (Corporate, Commercial and Conveyancing Associate). MMTK lawyers include Olive Muchoki, Joy Imali, Charity Wamuyu, Karambu Mugambi and Salome Waithera.

Njuguna Muri is an advocate of more than 24 years standing and the Senior Partner at MMTK who handles banking securities, finance, real estate transactions and corporate commercial work. He has wide experience acting for banks, financial institutions and companies in a wide range of lending and financing transactions, debt restructuring, inter-lending, take-overs and advising and acting for receivers-managers. He is also engaged in legal securities audits, estate planning and asset management, protection of intellectual rights and all types of business formations.

Martin G. Mwaniki is also an Advocate of over 24 years and a Senior Partner in the Dispute Resolution Practice. He is involved in representing clients at various levels of the Kenyan court system and tribunals, principally in civil, commercial and public law litigation as well as in arbitration and mediation. He also advises individuals and entities in setting up and aligning their transactions, products and processes with industry specific laws in various areas including banking and finance, securities, employment and human resource management, pensions and construction.

Eric Thige is the Managing Partner of MMTK and a Partner in the Dispute Resolution where he is actively involved in commercial litigation and arbitration matters being a member of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. He has represented local and international clients in consumer protection, tax, banking, insurance, employment, environment, medical negligence, land and public procurement law at the Court of Appeal, the High Court, Environment & Land Court, Employment & Labour Court, Lower Courts and Tribunals and Domestic and International Arbitral Tribunals.

Kageni Kimathi is a partner in Corporate & Commercial Practice where she works with business of all sizes and levels from fast growing and high net worth business to small startups in providing practical solutions to their day to day business challenges and legal issues. She is recognized as a resourceful and innovative lawyer whose areas of specialization include Intellectual Property (IP) such as Trademarks and Patents, Employment Law Advisory, Retirement Benefits and Pensions, Business Transactions and Contracts and Company Secretarial being a Certified Secretary (CS).

A Group Photo of some of the Members of Muri, Mwaniki, Thige & Kageni (MMTK) Advocates Legal Team

A Group Photo of some of the Members of Muri, Mwaniki, Thige & Kageni (MMTK) Advocates Legal Team

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A Toolkit for Customers on accessing Financial Services in Kenya

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By HMS Advocates LLP | info@hms.africa

Financial service providers such as banks, SACCOS and other institutions offer customers products and services that empower them to manage and grow their financial resources. As part of our Initiative to raise Financial awareness during Global Money Week, 2024 we have summarized some of the matters Customers should consider when accessing financial services:

  1. Tariffs and Commissions

As with any business, Financial Institutions charge customers for their products and services. These charges, more commonly known as Tariffs and Commissions, are levied on the Institutions offerings, and are not limited to fees charged on transactional accounts, loan accounts, credit cards and the various channels customers transact across. Financial institutions are required to advise their customers about applicable tariffs they will pay for day-to-day running of the account. Customers should be aware that it is best practice for these Financial Institutions to notify their customers at least 30 days in advance or before material account changes are effected.

  1. Loans and Change of Interest or Profit Rates

Interest Rates that are charged when a customer secures a Loan with a Financial Institution may from time to time be reviewed by their Financial Institution. In such an event the Financial Institution should inform their consumer on the change the interest rates on accounts and should provide notice in line with standard notification practice. For Islamic banking customers on the other hand term “Interest” does not apply but rather Profit and as per Shari’ah Principles, once a contract of financing has been signed between the bank and the customer, none of these parties has the right to change the profit rate, regardless of the fluctuation of rates in the market.

  1. Rights to accurate reporting and confidentiality

In as much Customers do make a lot of effort to repay their Loans there are circumstances under which some Customers have often found that their details have been inaccurately published by the Credit Reference Bureau therefore being detrimental to any future borrowings. Customers however have the right to dispute any inaccurate information published by the Credit Reference Bureau, including incomplete or inaccurate information and there are laws and regulations on how to settle these disputes.

  1. Closure or Freezing of Accounts

Some Customers may experience the closure of freezing of accounts. It should be noted that unless there are exceptional circumstances, a bank should not suspend or close an account without giving the account signatory at least a 14 day notice. However, if the Bank is required to freeze the account in compliance with statutory requirements or legal obligation, a post freeze notice should be given to the customer promptly.

  1. Reporting on Unclaimed Financial Assets

Lastly, Financial service providers such as banks are required on an annual basis to hand over to the Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority any unclaimed deposits (cash, cheques, and other assets of financial value) that have not been accessed by the customer in over 2 years. Therefore, customers must ensure that they transact on their accounts so as to prevent their account from falling dormant. In conclusion, Article 46 of the Constitution of Kenya (2010) sets out laws and acceptable practices that the providers of goods and services should adopt when engaging consumers. In addition to the Constitution, the Consumer Protection Act 2012 prevents unfair business practices in consumer transactions. Both Financial Institutions as well as their customers should familiarise themselves with these laws.

About the Author: HMS Africa Advocates LLP is among the foremost innovative and full-service Law Firm in Kenya. The firm serves clients in diverse sectors and areas including Banking and Financial Sector, Real Estate and Construction, Corporate and Commercial Sectors and Litigation and Dispute Resolution. The firm  clients extend across the globe with a presence in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ghana and Egypt. 

This article is for general informational purposes only, it is not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice. Should you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact HMS Advocates LLP at info@hms.africa.

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Top 25 Law Firms in Kenya 2024: Githuku & Githuku Advocates LLP

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GITHUKU & GITHUKU ADVOCATES LLP

Established in 2016| Partners: 2 | Principal Office: Nairobi

Contacts: Kose Heights, 3rd Floor, Apartment F 3.4, Argwings Kodhek Road, Hurlingham, Nairobi, Kenya.

Telephone: (+254) 725 759 887 / (+254) 723 634 410

Email: info@githukuadvocates.co.ke; githukuadvocates@gmail.com

Website: www.githukuadvocates.co.ke

Download: Githuku & Githuku Advocates LLP Profile (PDF)

The Firm

Githuku & Githuku Advocates LLP is a full-service law firm that constitutes of several advocates, legal consultants and a number of paralegal and administrative staff. The firm was established in April 2016 by the founding partners Hannah Wangui Githuku and Dianah Wanjeri Githuku. The firm’s vision is to provide legal services to all businesses, institutions or persons, to offer practical solutions to our clients and to be universally recognized as a full-service law firm.

The firm undertakes to embrace client’s needs and address them soundly by offering turn-around time, to enable them make informed decisions. The firm has a reputation for providing exceptional legal services. The firm lawyers are renowned for their commitment to excellence and for ability to find innovative solutions to the most complex of legal problems which clients recognize and value.

The firm currently has offices in the prestigious environs of Hurlingham area at Kose Heights Building 3rd Floor Suite F3.4 located on Argwings Kodhek Road, Nairobi. It has associate lawyers and consultants to enable the firm deal with matters across the country under one umbrella. The firm stands out for its resolve to provide amicable and effective solution-oriented services in a timely manner to its clients and offers the full spectrum of legal service and aid to a diverse clientelle base.

Practice Areas

Githuku & Githuku Advocates LLP offer a diversity of expertise in all areas of major practice. The firm lawyers offer a full complement of Legal Services in the following practice areas: Property and Conveyancing Law, Corporate and Commercial Law, Tax Law, Constitutional/ Administrative Law, Competition Law, Contracts Law, Labour and Employment Law, Insurance Law, Intellectual Property Law, Notarial Practice, Family Law, Administrative and Public Law, Banking and Finance Law, Energy Law, Legal and Governance Audit, Probate, Succession and Trusts, General Litigation/Alternative Dispute Resolution, Consultancy on matters of law and Entertainment Law.

Firm Partners

Hannah Wangui Githuku is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya of 15 years standing and the Partner in charge of Legal Research, Conveyancing and Commercial Department. She holds a Masters Degree in International Studies from the University of Nairobi, a Bachelors of Laws Degree from the University of Nairobi and a Post Graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law and one in Human Resource Management from the Institute of Human Resource Management. She is also a qualified Tax Agent. She has extensive high-level experience in Commercial matters, Conveyancing, Civil and Criminal litigation, Company Secretarial and Preparation and Reviews of Agreements for Sale, Leases, Transfers, Charges, Discharges of Charge, Chattel Mortgages, Debentures and Registration of Documents. She has recognized as one the top 100 lawyers in Real Estate and Finance Law in Kenya.

Dianah Wanjeri Githuku is the Partner in charge of Litigation, Consultancy, Taxation and Legal Audit Department, an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya of 14 Years standing, a Tax Agent, a Patent Agent, a Notary Public and Commissioner of Oath. She holds Bachelors of Law Degree from Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA), a Post Graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law and is pursuing her Masters in Leadership and Governance. She has broad experience in litigation and commercial law gained working for leading firms and the legal department of Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) where she prosecuted complex and high value tax cases on behalf of KRA in Commercial, Constitutional and Judicial Review Divisions and Tax Appeal Tribunal. She has vast training and exposure in negotiation, drafting and management of contract, oil and gas contracting and trial advocacy.

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Top 25 Law Firms in Kenya 2024: John Bwire & Associates

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John Bwire & Associates Advocates

Established in 2016

Number of Partners: 3

Number of Associates: 3

Principal Office: Mombasa

Download PDF: John Bwire & Associates Advocates Law Firm Profile

Practice Areas and Expertise

John Bwire & Associates Advocates is one of the most vibrant and well-established upcoming law firms in Kenya with rich diverse legal practices and a highly knowledgeable and experienced legal team. The firm specializes in Real estate law, International law, Matrimonial and family law, Personal injury and medical malpractice, Debt collection, Tax services, Aviation law, Commercial law, Insurance law, Conveyancing, Appellate Litigation, Law Tort and General negligence, Human rights law and practice, Employment and Labour Law and Practice, Arbitration and alternate dispute resolution, Admiralty and Maritime law and Judicial review of administrative and government action. The firm also offers specialist legal services including Patents and Copyrights, Trademarks, mining and prospecting, tax planning and establishment and registration of pension and provident funds.

John Bwire & Associates Advocates provides a comprehensive range of legal services to all its clients that spans across various sectors. The firm’s expertise spans across a number of industries and sectors, including leading corporate, banking and financial institutions, government parastatals and regulators, as well as high net-worth entrepreneurs.

John Bwire & Associates Advocates is structured into two departments – The Litigation Department which deals with all litigation and The Commercial and Conveyancing Department which deals with all non-litigation work. Clients’ work is allocated and supervised by the partner in charge of the Department in which the work is done. Where the client wishes to have a contact partner to whom all their work is referred in the first instance, the firm is glad to arrange for that.

The Firm’s Approach and Facilities

John Bwire & Partners Advocates is always driven by the commitment to ensure excellence in provision of legal services and strives to provide a complete legal and advisory solution to clients through tailormade insights and experience. John Bwire & Associates Advocates keeps close contact with clients to reman connected to them and intimately understand their individual and business legal needs to offer added value.

The firm has also built enviable connections with local regulators and accumulated wealth of experience of and insights in dealing with and handling local issues, regional and cross-border legal services in all business aspects across jurisdictions using a “one-stop shop” approach. In addition, the firm lawyers have cultivated commercial legal skills in specialist areas to serve local and international clients better at national, regional and global stage.

The has modern office facilities that include computerized word processing and accounting systems. The firm has invested to take advantage of the digital revolution and remote access and is accessible online and offline in maintaining the advocate-client relationship. The firm’s clientele entails local, regional and international businesses including listed companies, banking and financial institutions, insurance companies, private equity funds, venture capital and institutional equity investors, telecommunication companies, project developers and financiers, multilateral lenders, industrial and commercial companies, real estate developers, professional firms as well as government and public organizations.

The Firm’s People

John Bwire & Associates Advocates team comprises Managing partner and three (3) senior partners supported by 3 legal assistants and about a dozen support staff. The Managing Partner Hon John Bwire previously he worked as a partner at Kithi and Company Advocates and as an associate at the firm of Iseme, Kamau & Maema Advocates and the firm of Nchogu, Omwanza & Nyasimi Advocates. His practice mainly focuses on Civil and Commercial litigation in the Court of Appeal, High Court, Employment and Labour Relations Court, Subordinate courts, Business Premises Rent Tribunal and quasi-judicial bodies with a bias in land matters, labour /employment disputes, public law, banking and commercial disputes, insurance and personal injury claims, arbitration, family and succession and admiralty, maritime and shipping claims. The Other Partners of the firm are Patience Tumaini Lugo and Daniel Chokaa Muliro.

Contact John Bwire & Associates Advocates

Physical Address: Palli House, 4th Floor Nyerere Avenue

Postal Address: P.O Box 98731-80100 Mombasa

Telephone: +254 412 222 035 | +254 (0) 722 629 941

Cellphone: +254 (0) 726 003 750

Email: info@jblaw.co.ke / bwire@jblaw.co.ke

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