Mediation vs Arbitration vs Court in Kenya: Choosing the Right Path
Not every dispute needs a courtroom. Here is how mediation, arbitration and litigation compare in Kenya — and how to choose the right path for your s…
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Alternative Dispute Resolution
Resolve Disputes. Preserve Relationships.
Mediation, arbitration and negotiation that resolve disputes faster, more privately and more affordably than court.
Traditional litigation can be costly, slow and adversarial. Article 159 of the Constitution of Kenya encourages Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), and we help clients use it strategically to resolve conflicts faster, more privately and at lower cost.
Whether the dispute involves a commercial contract, family land, a partnership or employment, our advocates aim to find common ground and secure outcomes that last — while preserving the relationships that matter to you.
ADR services
- Negotiation and structured settlement meetings
- Representation in private and court-annexed mediation
- Arbitration under the Arbitration Act, 1995 — as counsel and in drafting arbitration clauses
- Family and community dispute resolution, including land and succession matters
- Recording of settlements as enforceable consent orders
How we can help
Mediation
Facilitated, confidential negotiations towards win–win outcomes.
Arbitration
Binding, private resolutions guided by legal expertise.
Negotiation
Skilled negotiation that resolves disputes early.
Dispute Clauses
Drafting effective ADR clauses into your contracts.
Family & Land Disputes
Culturally sensitive resolution of family and community conflicts.
Enforceable Settlements
Turning agreements into binding, enforceable orders.
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Explains to you the law in a way you understand.
Frequently asked questions
A mediated settlement becomes binding once signed and, in court-annexed mediation, adopted as an order of the court.
Where confidentiality, speed, technical expertise or finality matter — commonly in commercial and construction disputes.
Yes. Unless you agreed to binding arbitration, you can still litigate if mediation or negotiation does not resolve the dispute.
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