DLA Piper Africa, Kenya has once again been highly ranked in the latest Chambers and Partners Global Guide 2026, reaffirming the firm’s position as a leading legal adviser in Kenya and across the wider East African region. 

In this year’s guide, the firm is ranked across nine practice areas, with 15 lawyers individually recognised for their market leadership, technical excellence and client service. 

Broad strength across key practice areas 

The firm continues to demonstrate depth across the full spectrum of commercial legal services, maintaining recognition in: 

• Banking & Finance 

• Corporate/M&A 

• Dispute Resolution 

• Employment 

• Intellectual Property 

• Projects & Energy 

• Real Estate 

• Tax 

• Technology, Media & Telecoms  

A highlight of the 2026 results is the firm’s first-time ranking in Technology, Media & Telecoms (including Data Protection). 

Additional specialist rankings 

The guide also highlights individual excellence in several specialist categories: 

• Capital Markets – Kamami Christine Michira 

• Competition/Antitrust – David Lekerai 

• Dispute Resolution: Arbitrators – Karori Kamau SC; Martin Munyu 

• Restructuring/Insolvency – James Kamau SC; Judy Muigai 

Individual recognition in the 2026 guide 

The following lawyers are recognised in the 2026 edition: 

James Kamau SC, William Maema SC, Karori Kamau SC, Martin Munyu, Anne Kinyanjui, Beatrice Nyabira, Norah Mutuku, David Lekerai, Ashley Zefira, Hiram Nyaburi, Milly Jalega, Amrit Soar, Caleb Langat, Kamami Christine Michira and Judy Muigai.