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Clarity • Discretion • Perspective

Advocates of the High Court • Nairobi

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Our People

Experienced counsel.A personal approach.

Legal work is built through close attention, sound judgement and a relationship of confidence between client and counsel.

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Our Partners

Leadership with
distinct perspective.

Three complementary areas of leadership. One shared commitment to clear, strategic and practical counsel.

John Gikenye Mbugua
01

Partner · Litigation

John Gikenye
Mbugua

Head of Litigation Department

Anthony Mugo Gichuki
02

Partner · Corporate

Anthony Mugo
Gichuki

Head of Corporate & Commercial Division

Mwangi Alex Rienye
03

Partner · Advisory

Mwangi Alex
Rienye

Head of Advisory, Consultancy & ADR

Partner Profile · 01

~ John Gikenye Mbugua

Partner,
Head of Litigation
Department.

John holds a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) from Kabarak University and a Postgraduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law, and is pursuing a Master’s in Law at the University of Nairobi. As a senior associate at Kinyua Mwaniki & Wainana Advocates, he gained extensive experience in land law, labour law, insurance claims and conveyancing. A passionate advocate and skilled litigator, he has represented clients before the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, High Court and magistrates’ courts.

  • Litigation
  • Land Law
  • Labour Law
  • Conveyancing
John Gikenye Mbugua
GMR / Partner 01

Partner Profile · 02

~ Anthony Mugo Gichuki

Partner,
Head of Corporate &
Commercial Division.

Anthony holds a Bachelor of Laws from Kenyatta University, a Postgraduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law and is a Certified Public Accountant. He is an active member of the Law Society of Kenya and serves on several committees, including the Legal Practice Committee and the Milimani Chief Magistrate’s Bar Bench Committee. A skilled litigator and mediator, his experience spans corporate law, insolvency, civil and commercial litigation, employment law, electoral law, debt recovery, and family and succession law. He previously gained extensive experience at CM Advocates LLP and Gichuki Kinga’ra & Co Advocates.

  • Corporate Law
  • Insolvency
  • Mediation
  • Debt Recovery
Anthony Mugo Gichuki
GMR / Partner 02

Partner Profile · 03

~ Mwangi Alex Rienye

Partner, Head of Advisory,
Consultancy and Alternative
Disputes Resolution Department.

Alex Rienye is a distinguished lawyer, holding a Master’s Degree in Law from the University of Nairobi, a Bachelor of Laws from Kenyatta University, and a Postgraduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law. He is an astute litigator, certified professional mediator, and specialist in legal drafting, conveyancing, and constitutional law. Coining the term “impact lawyering,” Alex focuses on transforming belief systems and destinies through strategic communication, policy advocacy, and effective litigation. His career is marked by significant work with county governments, where he has been instrumental in drafting key legislation and engaging in complex constitutional litigation. Alex is not just a lawyer, but a catalyst for progress, dedicated to reshaping the future through the power of law and persuasion.

  • Advisory
  • Mediation
  • Legal Drafting
  • Constitutional Law
Mwangi Alex Rienye
GMR / Partner 03

The Wider Counsel

Depth beyond
the partnership.

Senior associates & associates

Careful preparation, fresh perspective and dependable support across every stage of a matter.

Stephen Manjai
04Senior Associate

Senior Associate

Stephen
Manjai

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05Senior Associate

Senior Associate

Jane Wacuka
Gerald

Brenda Gakii Kariuki
06Associate

Associate

Brenda Gakii
Kariuki

Grace Terry Wanja Gerald
07Associate

Associate

Grace Terry
Wanja Gerald

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Legal Clerks

The work
moves here.

From filing to follow-through, our clerks keep the practical details of every instruction in clear view.

Cyrus Kiminda

Senior Legal Clerk

Cyrus
Kiminda

Silvesta Gichambira

Legal Clerk

Silvesta
Gichambira

Brievin Kanyaha

Legal Clerk

Brievin
Kanyaha

Firm Operations

The people who keep
everything in motion.

Responsive administration and reliable systems give our lawyers—and our clients—the support needed to move with confidence.

Robert Ndungu Mumbi11

Office Administrator

Robert Ndungu
Mumbi

Ruth Wangui Kabuu12

Office Administrator

Ruth Wangui
Kabuu

IT Specialist

Emelda
Marombe

Jane Wambui Njau14

Secretary

Jane Wambui
Njau

Grace Wangui Kago15

Secretary

Grace Wangui
Kago

Present.
Prepared.
Clear.

Working together

Every matter receives
considered attention.

Clients should know who is handling their work, how the matter is progressing and what the next decision requires. We value direct communication and collective thought where a matter benefits from more than one perspective.

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