Tanui Godfrey

I am an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and a member of the Law Society of Kenya, with experience in litigation, dispute resolution, insurance law, commercial and contractual disputes, employment matters, tenancy disputes, debt recovery, and risk management. My practice encompasses subordinate court and superior Courts representation, legal research, drafting of contracts and commercial agreements, preparation of legal opinions, and corporate advisory services. I also participate in negotiations and settlement discussions aimed at achieving practical and cost-effective outcomes for clients.

With a strong interest in technology and innovation, I am committed to delivering strategic, well-reasoned, and solution-oriented legal services tailored to the needs of both individual and institutional clients.

Associate Advocate – litigation and dispute resolution at W & M & Company Advocates (2025-01 – Present)

• Manage debt recovery, insurance recovery and defence, commercial litigation, and general civil litigation matters.
• Drafting pleadings, applications, submissions, and other legal documents
• Prepared sound legal opinions and correspondences
• Drafting and reviewing commercial contracts and corporate policies
• Advising clients on legal risk and regulatory compliance
• Conducting legal research and statutory interpretation

Legal officer/Consultant at Sanlam General Insurance Company Ltd. (2023-09 – 2024-09)

• Managed litigation instructions issued to external panel advocates.
• Evaluated claims to determine liability, legal exposure, and settlement strategy.
• Processed judgments and coordinated settlement of decretal sums.
• Advised management on insurance disputes and claims handling.
• Prepared legal opinions and legal correspondence relating to insurance matters.
• Managed post-judgment execution proceedings, including attachment, auctioneer instructions, warrants, and recovery processes.
• Monitored litigation performance & ensured compliance with claims management procedures.

Associate Advocate at G & G Advocates LLP (2023-06 – 2023-09)

• Represented clients in commercial and civil litigation.
• Drafted pleadings, submissions, applications, and legal correspondence.
• Conducted legal research and prepared case analyses.
• Advised clients on litigation strategy and legal issues.
• Assisted in negotiation and settlement of disputes

Holding Over Position at Murimi, Ndumia, Mbago and Muchela Advocates (2023-01 – 2023-06)

• Assisted in litigation management and court preparation.
• Coordinated witness statements and hearing preparation.
• Drafted pleadings and legal correspondence.
• Conducted legal research and client consultations.

Pupillage at Murimi, Ndumia, Mbago and Muchela Advocates (2022-07 – 2022-12)

• Assisted advocates in litigation and legal research.
• Drafted pleadings and court documents.
• Attended court proceedings.
• Managed registry filings and case administration.

Post-Graduate Diploma in Law in Law – Kenya School of Law (2021 – 2023)

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) in Law – Moi University School of Law (2017 – 2020)

Certificate in Computer Packages & Practice in Computer Science – Smart - Tech Computer Technologies (2016 – 2016)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) in Secondary Education – Kakamega School (2012 – 2015)