O & M Law Llp

What O & M Law Llp does

O&M Law LLP is a Kenyan full-service law firm established in 2015 as a Limited Liability Partnership under Kenyan law, founded by Managing Partner Patrick Ogola and Senior Partner Maureen Mujera. The firm delivers legal services across eight practice areas — Corporate & Commercial Law, Real Estate & Conveyancing, Banking & Finance, Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property, Immigration, Government contracting and Public-Private Partnerships, and Infrastructure & Construction — serving domestic and international corporate clients, leading Kenyan financial institutions (with panel counsel positions at KCB, Sidian Bank, Bank of Africa, Chase Bank, Family Bank, and Development Bank Kenya), startups, and individuals navigating immigration and commercial matters. O&M Law operates from offices in Nairobi (headquarters), Kisumu, and Kakamega, and extends cross-border delivery into Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Ethiopia through partnerships with trusted local counsel, with additional IP filing reach into South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, China, and the UAE.

The firm generates revenue primarily through time-based hourly billing governed by engagement letters and the Advocates Remuneration Order, supplemented by fixed-fee arrangements for defined transactional matters and pass-through disbursements (including a flat 3% charge for printing, copying, telecommunications, and secretarial support, with all rates exclusive of 16% VAT). Its team comprises 18+ legal professionals including four partners, one partner-designate, one senior associate, and thirteen associates, plus advocates, paralegals, and administrative staff. Notable credentials include Senior Partner Maureen Mujera's 12 consecutive years of Chambers Global recognition (2013–2025) and her advisory role on Kenya's landmark USD 2 billion sovereign Eurobond issuance (awarded African Deal of the Year 2014), Managing Partner Patrick Ogola's three-year run of World Trademark Review recognition (2021–2023), and Partner Starvine Wairimu's prior in-house experience at Family Bank and Britam Asset Managers.

The business operates a conventional professional services model with no proprietary technology platform; client acquisition is driven by partner-led relationships, bank panel mandates, referrals, and content-based thought leadership published through the firm's website Insights section on topics including the Finance Bill 2025, Privatization Act 2025, employment law, data protection, and intellectual property. New client onboarding requires a payment on account, with monthly billing and 30-day payment terms, and late-payment interest charged at 3% above the KCB Bank lending rate.

Name

O & M Law Llp

Legal name

O&M Law LLP

Website

https://omlaw.co.ke

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Short description

O&M Law LLP is a Kenyan full-service law firm founded in 2015 with offices in Nairobi, Kisumu, and Kakamega, serving domestic and international corporate clients, financial institutions, startups, and individuals across corporate, banking, real estate, IP, immigration, and dispute resolution matters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Legal Services (5411), Offices of Lawyers (541110), Offices of Lawyers (54111)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) & Securities Law (BPAHAAAI)

Keywords

• Commercial legal services
• Corporate banking law
• Real estate conveyancing
• Intellectual property law
• Dispute resolution litigation

Headquarters

HQ city

Nairobi

HQ country

Kenya

HQ region

Africa

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional Legal Services (Time-Based): The firm's primary revenue stream is billed based on time spent, reflecting the experience, expertise, and number of personnel involved in a matter. Charges are governed by engagement letters and hourly rates are detailed per matter. Rates are subject to annual review (typically effective 1 January). The Advocates Remuneration Order factors in complexity, value, and importance. Fees are exclusive of VAT (currently 16%).
2. Fixed/Fixed-Fee Transactions: For transactional work, the firm may charge a fixed or fixed-fee arrangement. The firm reserves the right to invoice reflecting work actually carried out and may request payment on account. Fixed-fee arrangements apply to specific defined matters.
3. Disbursements: Sums incurred on the client's behalf (stamp duty, search fees, agent's fees, and other disbursements) are charged in addition to professional fees. A flat 3% charge on time-spent charges covers printing, photocopying, telephone calls, faxes, and secretarial support. Other out-of-pocket expenses are charged at cost. Disbursements may attract VAT.
4. Consulting and Advisory Services: The firm provides legal advisory services across multiple practice areas including corporate and commercial law, real estate, banking and finance, project financing, energy and natural resources, capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, labour relations, intellectual property, and dispute resolution. These are billed as part of the firm's professional services engagement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

O & M Law LLP is a full-service law firm in Kenya delivering advisory, transactional and litigation legal services across Corporate & Commercial Law, Real Estate & Conveyancing, Banking & Finance, Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property, Immigration, Government/PPP, and Infrastructure & Construction. It serves as panel counsel to leading Kenyan banks and acts for borrowers, lenders, developers, corporates and government entities across East Africa.

Product overview

O&M Law LLP is a full-service law firm offering a comprehensive range of legal services organized into eight distinct practice areas. The firm's core offerings include Corporate & Commercial Law (covering M&A, joint ventures, private equity, and corporate restructuring), Real Estate & Conveyancing, Banking & Finance, Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property, Immigration, Government contracting/Public-Private Partnerships, and Infrastructure & Construction. Led by Managing Partner Patrick Ogola and Senior Partner Maureen Mujera, the firm serves domestic and international clients from offices in Nairobi, Kisumu, and Kakamega.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corporate & Commercial Law
• Real Estate & Conveyancing
• Banking & Finance
• Dispute Resolution
• Intellectual Property
• Immigration
• Government, PPP & Procurement
• Infrastructure & Construction

Quantifiable outcome

• Maureen Mujera advised on the USD 2 billion sovereign Eurobond issuance – the largest sovereign debut debt issue in Sub-Saharan Africa to date – awarded African Deal of the Year at Global Capital Emerging Markets Bond Awards 2014.

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Kenya Commercial Bank LimitedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorO&M Law is on the panel of Kenya Commercial Bank Limited and acts as legal counsel for the bank in banking and finance matters including standard and complex finance transactions, leveraged and acquisition finance, structured finance, project finance, real estate finance and securitisation.
• Sidian Bank LimitedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorO&M Law is on the panel of Sidian Bank Limited and acts as legal counsel for the bank in various banking and finance matters including syndicated loans, guarantee and security issues.
• Bank of Africa LimitedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorO&M Law is on the panel of Bank of Africa Limited and provides legal services for the bank in bilateral and syndicated loans and regulatory matters.
• Chase Bank LimitedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorO&M Law is on the panel of Chase Bank Limited and acts as legal counsel for the bank in various banking matters and regulatory compliance.
• Family BankcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorO&M Law is on the panel of Family Bank and provides legal services including lending and investment banking activities in Kenya. Starvine Wairimu previously worked as Legal Officer and Legal Assistant at Family Bank.
• Development Bank Kenya LimitedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorO&M Law is on the panel of Development Bank Kenya Limited and provides banking and finance legal services to the institution.
• Trusted Local Legal Advisors (Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Ethiopia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerO&M Law collaborates with trusted local partners in Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Ethiopia to assist clients with trans-national entity incorporation, multi-faceted acquisitions and disposals across the East African region. IP services also extend to South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, China, and UAE through trusted local partners.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Anjarwalla & Khanna (ALN Kenya): One of Kenya's largest full-service law firms, founded in Nairobi. Directly comparable to O&M Law in practice breadth (corporate, banking, real estate, dispute resolution) and is the former firm of O&M Senior Partner Maureen Mujera.
• Walker Kontos: Nairobi-based full-service law firm with strong corporate, commercial, and dispute resolution practices. Competes with O&M Law for mid-market and enterprise mandates in Kenya.
• Bowmans (Coulson Harney): Major African law firm with strong Kenyan presence offering corporate, banking, project finance, and dispute resolution. Competes with O&M Law for the same enterprise and financial institution mandates across East Africa.
• TripleOKLaw Advocates: Kenyan full-service law firm providing corporate, commercial, real estate, and dispute resolution services. Comparable in size and practice breadth to O&M Law, targeting similar Kenyan and regional clients.
• Mohammed Muigai LLP: Long-established Nairobi full-service law firm offering corporate, banking, real estate, and dispute resolution services. Comparable practice profile and target client base to O&M Law.
• Kaplan & Stratton: Long-established Nairobi full-service law firm covering corporate, commercial, banking, and dispute resolution matters. Comparable in practice mix and East African client base to O&M Law.
• Gichachi & Partners: Kenyan full-service commercial law firm with similar corporate, banking, and dispute resolution offerings. Comparable mid-tier positioning in the Nairobi legal market.
• Daly & Figgis: Established Nairobi law firm and former employer of O&M Managing Partner Patrick Ogola (Senior Associate 2001–2006). Directly comparable as a Kenyan full-service corporate and litigation firm.

Emerging players

• Kieti Law LLP: Nairobi-based commercial law firm with comparable corporate, finance, and IP practices. Smaller and younger than O&M Law but competes in similar enterprise and SME segments.

Broad incumbents

• Dentons Hamilton Harrison & Mathews: Global law firm's Kenyan member firm with deep corporate, finance, and dispute resolution capabilities. Competes for the largest Kenyan and cross-border mandates, operating at a broader scale than O&M Law.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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