Litigation and Arbitration
According to Chambers Bowmans is enlisted as counsel by a multitude of clients for its advice on IP, tax and insolvency litigation matters, drawing further respect for its involvement in international arbitration.
- Overview
Bowmans provides a professional and efficient legal service across all methods of resolving conflicts in Africa. These include litigation and alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation and arbitration.
Whether in a courtroom, arbitration/ tribunal hearing or other dispute resolution forum, we are proactive in resolving disputes in the best interest of our clients, emphasising the need to be efficient and expedient in the chosen course of action.
If formal litigation is unavoidable, our approach is to try to resolve disputes in the most cost-effective way possible. We have significant experience in commercial litigation.
Arbitration is regarded as a speedy and effective means of resolving disputes. A number of our lawyers are members of the Association of Arbitrators and have experience in both domestic and international arbitrations.
Our clients include large national companies as well as multinationals and international law firms acting on their behalf, non-government entities, governments, state-owned entities and financial institutions.
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Litigation Law Firm of the Year – South Africa, 2025
The firm has long-standing experience in a broad spectrum of commercial disputes, with the team showing notable expertise in negligence claims, public procurement disputes, issues relating to the South African Revenue Service and construction disputes.
Bowmans leverages its African network to adeptly provide representation to clients on multi-jurisdictional matters.
Its offices give it excellent reach and high visibility in cross-border disputes.
They are a very well-oiled litigation machine.
They allocate the right level of seniority to our queries. They understand our business and have experience of litigating in court and via arbitration.
The dispute lawyers are highly skilled strategic partners and understand the commercial realities facing our business. They are responsive and have the ability to gear up quickly when given an urgent instruction.
The Bowmans team is always available to pick up on issues that need to be addressed ahead of strict deadlines. The dynamics of litigation require agile engagement. The Bowmans attorneys understand this.
Key Contacts
Terry Mwango
Head of Litigation & Disputes | Nairobi
Clement Mkiva
Co-head of Litigation | South Africa
Jonathan Sahli
Co-Head of Litigation