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Mordecai Wainaina is an accomplished Advocate of
the High Court of Kenya and an associate of the firm.
About Mordecai
Mordecai G. Wainaina is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and an Associate at the firm.
He is meticulous in client care and detail oriented legal research and also thrives in human rights and social corporate responsibility.
He started out at the firm as a legal assistant, to a pupil, to undertaking his holding over at the firm and now as an Associate Advocate.
He has easily gravitated to the litigation and corporate advisory practice in the firm, handling complex labour and commercial disputes. He describes the thrills of litigation as “the untangling of a stubborn knot: a challenging and intellectually stimulating practice of the law”.
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Mr. Wainaina specializes in “untangling” difficult labour disputes. He represents clients in complex workplace legal matters, using his litigation skills to resolve issues surrounding employment contracts, industrial relations, and workplace rights.
He handles intellectually stimulating commercial cases, representing businesses in disputes involving contracts, partnerships, and trade. His approach combines meticulous legal research with a focus on resolving “stubborn” legal knots in a business context.
With a specialized certificate from the Africa Construction Law Training Academy, Mr. Wainaina provides expert advisory and litigation services for the construction industry. He handles contract management, site disputes, and specialized arbitration or litigation within the building sector.
Leveraging his certification from Strathmore University’s Center of Intellectual Property Information, he advises organizations on compliance with data protection laws. This includes auditing data practices, drafting privacy policies, and ensuring statutory compliance in the digital age.
Mr. Wainaina provides legal guidance on corporate governance and strategic advisory. He has a particular passion for human rights and social corporate responsibility, helping firms align their commercial goals with ethical legal standards and community impact.
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We are a full-service law firm providing specialized legal services across several key departments:
Dispute Resolution: Includes civil and commercial litigation, employment disputes, tax and land cases, debt collection, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR).
Corporate & Commercial Law: Handling business registration, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, and commercial contracts.
Real Estate & Conveyancing: Focused on property transactions, leases, bank securitization, and real estate development.
Employment & Immigration Law: Advising on labor relations, HR policies, work permits, and citizenship.
Private Client Services: Including estate planning, wills, trusts, and probate administration.
Our billing is transparent and structured according to the nature of the assignment:
Hourly Rates: For legal opinions and commercial transactions, we typically charge based on time expended at applicable hourly rates.
Statutory Fees: For matters like conveyancing and property transactions, we adhere to the Advocates (Remuneration) Order, charging fees that reflect the complexity and time involved while meeting the prescribed minimums.
Tailored Packages: We offer flexible billing structures for clients with large portfolios or those needing constant legal advice.
Disbursements: Clients are billed for third-party costs such as court filing fees and service of summons, all of which are properly accounted for with receipts.
Yes. We are committed to integrating social and ethical concerns into our core operations. Our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) includes:
Pro Bono Services: Providing free or subsidized legal aid to poor, vulnerable, or indigent clients to ensure access to justice, particularly in cases of human rights violations.
Strategic Litigation: Taking up public interest cases to advocate for legal reforms.
Community Support: Contributing to charitable causes, such as donating food and clothing or paying school fees for needy students.
Mentorship: Offering internships to high school and college students.
Absolutely. We have extensive experience in assisting both national and foreign corporations. Our services include:
Business Setup: Handling the registration and restructuring of companies, partnerships, and NGOs.
Immigration Support: Assisting with various visas, special passes, student/dependent passes, and work permits for specialized expatriate personnel.
Investor Permits: Helping individuals seeking to invest substantially or set up professional practices in Kenya.
Residency & Citizenship: Facilitating permanent residence and citizenship applications for eligible persons.
Clients choose us for our commitment to high-quality, personalized service. Key reasons include:
Expertise & Innovation: We offer unique and creative legal options within regulatory frameworks.
Proven Track Record: Since 2013, we have built long-term relationships with a diverse clientele, including international organizations like Heifer Project International and Women’s Link Worldwide.
Professional Integrity: Our core values of professionalism, transparency, and compassion guide every engagement.
Security & Reliability: We maintain Professional Indemnity Cover to ensure our clients’ interests are always protected.
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