Tony Muguna

Expert Legal Representation

Tony Muguna is a dynamic and results-driven Advocate, currently practising as the Commercial and Litigation Lead at Muguna & Oyile Advocates, a forward-thinking law firm based in Nairobi and Meru, Kenya. With a deep command of corporate, commercial, and dispute resolution practice, Tony has earned a solid reputation for his tactical precision, strategic insight, and client-focused approach in both contentious and non-contentious matters.

He routinely advises corporations, financial institutions, start-ups, NGOs, and high-net-worth individuals on matters spanning corporate structuring, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, shareholder agreements, cross-border transactions, and regulatory compliance. Tony also has a strong foothold in real estate transactions, employment law, and banking and securities law.

In the litigation arena, he is known for handling complex commercial disputes, debt recovery, contractual enforcement, intellectual property infringement, and land-related disputes, with a particular focus on achieving commercially sound outcomes.

Notable mandates he has led or contributed to include:

• Advised on the acquisition of a majority stake in a Kenyan logistics firm by a South African private equity group, including regulatory approvals from COMESA and the Competition Authority of Kenya.
• Represented a leading commercial bank in enforcing securities and recovering over Ksh. 600 million in defaulted loans through contested receivership and liquidation proceedings.
• Led a restructuring of a multi-company manufacturing group, covering share transfers, employment rationalization, and lease renegotiations.
• Conducted due diligence and prepared documentation for a Ksh. 1 billion real estate acquisition and project finance transaction.
• Successfully defended a foreign investor in a shareholder dispute involving mismanagement allegations and breach of fiduciary duties.

Known for his sharp legal drafting, negotiation skills, and courtroom presence, Tony is a trusted legal advisor to both local and international clients navigating Kenya’s business and legal environment.

Outside the legal sphere, Tony is an avid rugby enthusiast, passionately supporting Kenya's Shujaa and Simbas teams, and a lifelong fan of the South African Springboks. He also enjoys nature and adventure, often exploring Kenya’s landscapes for inspiration and renewal.