About Mahat Somane

Mahat Somane is a pre-eminent legal strategist and lead partner at Garane & Somane Advocates, with 19 years of experience. Ranked among the top 100 lawyers in Kenya and an alumnus of Havard Law School, he is a lead adviser to state and multi-jurisdictional corporations on landmark infrastructure, energy and real estate projects. Mahat is a top litigator, has argued complex mandates all the way to the EACJ including presidential election petitions, and successfully defended the Affordable Housing Act and Finance Act 2023. Expert in structuring complex PPPs and Sharia-compliant financing, he is a former Tax Appeals Tribunal member and a distinguished member of the LSK and EALS, defining Kenya’s constitutional and commercial landscape.

Contributions to Global Practice Guides

Real Estate Litigation Trends and Developments in Kenya

Real Estate Litigation Law and Practice in Kenya

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