Jillian Ndirangu is a Partner at Igeria & Ngugi Advocates. She brings over a decade of legal expertise to the firm and extensive experience in Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property Law, Employment and industrial Disputes, and Debt Recovery.
Her experience spans a diverse range of sectors, including financial institutions, government agencies, NGOs, and academic institutions. Jillian’s ability to navigate complex legal landscapes and deliver strategic solutions has made her an invaluable asset to her clients. Her commitment to excellence is evident in her successful representation of clients in high-stakes litigation and her adept handling of intricate legal matters.
Jillian has extensive expertise in intellectual property law. She advises a wide array of clients on protecting and enforcing their intellectual property rights, including handling patent applications, trademarks, and copyrights. Her work has included drafting and negotiating licensing agreements for international clients and advising on intellectual property issues. Her profound understanding of intellectual property law ensures that her clients’ innovations and creative works are robustly safeguarded, highlighting her critical role in this specialized area.
Jillian’s experience in complex litigation matters is extensive. She has represented several clients in the Kenyan Supreme Court, demonstrating her ability to manage and resolve high-stakes legal disputes effectively. Her strategic approach and thorough understanding of legal principles have consistently delivered favourable outcomes for her clients.
Jillian holds a Master’s degree in Intellectual Property Law from the University of Cape Town and a Bachelor of Law degree from the Catholic University of Eastern Africa. She is a member of the Law Society of Kenya and the International Commission of Jurists, underscoring her commitment to the legal profession and continuous professional development.
Notable Assignments
- Represented the Teacher’s Service Commission before the Court of Appeal challenging the decision of the Employment and Labour Relations Court to convert a constitutional petition to an economic dispute, the jurisdiction of a court to conduct both conciliation and adjudication, and whether an employee may participate in a strike or fock-out without giving notice.
- Representing an embassy and advising on diplomatic immunity with respect to employment and constitutional claims in Kenya.
- Advised on conducting disciplinary hearings based on allegations of sexual harassment and the rights of the accused person and the protection of the accusers.
- Advised an international financial institution on redrafting of contracts related to foreign employees who were to join the institution. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the employees were required to work from their countries of origin and the client required advice on the employment law implications in Kenya.
- Represented a multinational company before the Supreme Court in a matter relating to the award of a tender for the printing and supply new design of the Kenyan currency.
- Conducted industry specific webinars on the impact of Covid-19 on employment relationships in various fields including but not limited to hospitality, agribusiness and a various non governmental organisations.
- Involved in a number of arbitration and mediation proceedings and settlement negotiations with respect to debt restructuring, renewal and termination of leases
Partner
Email: jillian.ndirangu@www.attorneysafrica.co.ke
Qualifications
- LL. B HONS ( Catholic University of East Africa)
- LL.M IP LAW (University of Cape Town)
- Dip. Kenya School of Law
Membership
- Law Society of Kenya (LSK)
- East Africa Law Society (EALS)