Dentons Hamilton Harrison & Mathews is pleased to announce the appointment of Michi Kirimi as the firm’s Head of the Dispute Resolution Department. Michi takes over this esteemed position from the Late Kenneth Fraser SC, who dedicated over 50 years of his life to the legal profession.

Michi Kirimi is a highly accomplished partner at Dentons Hamilton Harrison & Mathews, renowned for her expertise in the Dispute Resolution field. With over two decades of experience in commercial litigation and arbitration, Michi brings a wealth of knowledge to her new role. Her practice primarily focuses on areas such as banking, insurance, employment, intellectual property, and tax law.

Throughout her career, Michi has played a pivotal role in significant cases that have shaped Kenyan legal landscapes. Her involvement in matters related to Kenyan Public Procurement Law, Tax Review, and Constitutional Petitions demonstrates her profound commitment to advancing legal principles and advocating for her clients’ rights. She is a recognized authority in dispute resolution, regularly representing clients in ICC arbitration proceedings, employment disputes, and insurance litigation.

Michi Kirimi’s expertise and dedication have earned her international recognition. Renowned legal directories such as Chamber & Partners, IFLR1000, and Legal500 have consistently ranked her highly for her outstanding contributions in the fields of Dispute Resolution and Employment Law. Clients have expressed their admiration, noting that “We highly rate Michi Kirimi. She is the reason we keep coming back to Dentons HH&M.” and affirming that “Michi Kirimi is a very good lawyer and always provides valuable legal advice on matters relating to employment contracts.”

Commenting on her appointment, Adil Khawaja MBS, Managing Partner at Dentons Hamilton Harrison & Mathews, said, “Michi Kirimi’s appointment as the Head of the Dispute Resolution Department is a testament to her exceptional legal acumen, leadership and deep commitment to our clients. She is a respected leader in her field, and we are confident that under her guidance, our Dispute Resolution team will continue to thrive and deliver the highest level of legal services.”

Michi Kirimi expressed her gratitude for the opportunity, saying, “It is an honour to lead the Dispute Resolution team at Dentons Hamilton Harrison & Mathews. I am excited to build upon the legacy of Mr. Kenneth Fraser SC and continue our firm’s tradition of excellence in providing top-tier legal solutions to our clients.”

As Michi Kirimi assumes her new role as the Head of Dispute Resolution, Dentons Hamilton Harrison & Mathews reaffirms its commitment to delivering exceptional legal services and upholding the highest standards of professionalism.

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