A Kenyan based law firm has been awarded the African Excellence Award in the Commercial Dispute Resolution Category by the United Kindom (UK).
Makori & Karimi Advocates firm won after it was ranked as the best Commercial Dispute Resolution Firm in Kenya for the year 2021 under the African Excellence Awards Initiative.
“”As a Firm we pull together and work together and therefore this success is a collective effort, our ethos is based on our Firm motto – Incisive, Dedicated, Innovative – that enables us to aspire to do better, “said the Firm’s Senior Partner Samuel Makori.
Makori credited the achievement to a joint effort by everyone at the Firm.
The Excellence Award in the Commercial Dispute Resolution Category was awarded by MEA Markets an entity based in the UK a company that assesses and ranks leading Firms in Business and Law across the Middle East and Africa.
The award recognizes and highlights industry leaders from varied sectors and specializations across the Middle East and Africa.
It is based on a strict scrutiny process and the decision to issue an award to any Entity or Firm is made up by an entirely impartial panel.
The Panel conducts research on a Firm’s capacity, responsiveness, professionalism and ability which determines which individuals and companies are most deserving in winning an award.
The purpose of any award issued by MEA Markets is, as indicated by the Organization in its annual bulletin meant to showcase and cast a spotlight on dedicated entrepreneurs and innovative professionals, whose work and determination has helped drive Africa to be recognized as one of the leading places for national and international business.
MEA Markets’ policy is that winners are not determined by popularity of votes, but by their contributions within their industry.
Makori and Karimi Advocates is an established mid-tier firm that specializes in Commercial and Banking Litigation and Advisory services. It was the only local Firm ranked by MEA Markets in the Commercial and Dispute Resolution Category.
The current Award follows two other Awards that the Firm won in 2019 being The Lawyers Global Award and the International Advisory Experts Award in 2020.
On its website the Firm indicates that its Partners are Samuel Makori and Jackie Kwambukha.
Makori added that they are inspired by the words of William Randolph Hearst who said that you must keep your mind on the objective and not the obstacle.
By focusing on set objectives and goals and prioritizing Client satisfaction we are able to meet our goals. Such Awards are therefore in recognition of this approach.” he added.
The Firm was feted by a commemorative trophy, and shall be published, along with other Award Winners in the Mea Markets, 2021 Awards Magazine.
