The Paul & Ngei Advocates team

Our leadership

The advocates on your matter

The firm was founded by Diana Katumbi Ngei and Cecilia Mwikali Paul, both Advocates of the High Court of Kenya. They lead a team of advocates and consultants in litigation, intellectual property, employment and sports law.

The partners

Partner-led, from first meeting to last filing

Diana Katumbi Ngei, Managing Partner

Diana Katumbi Ngei

Managing Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution and Litigation

Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with over seven years of active legal practice, advising multinational corporations, financial institutions, State corporations and regulatory authorities. Recognised as one of The Lawyer Africa’s Next Top 100 Litigation Lawyers in Kenya, 2026.

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Cecilia Mwikali Paul, Partner

Cecilia Mwikali Paul

Partner, Head of ADR Practice and Sports Law Department

Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with experience in litigation, commercial advisory, governance, employment law, arbitration and regulatory compliance. Co-founder of GMA Global Sports and Business, and certified in mediation and data protection.

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Advocates and consultants

The wider team

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Alex Omanga

Intellectual Property Consultant

Alex Omanga is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a distinguished practice in intellectual property law. He advises innovators, entrepreneurs, creators and businesses on the protection, commercialization and enforcement of intellectual property rights, including trademarks, copyrights, licensing arrangements and technology-related matters.

Alex also provides strategic counsel on intellectual property portfolio management, IP due diligence and brand protection, helping clients maximize the value of their intellectual assets while ensuring compliance with applicable laws. His practical, commercially driven approach enables clients to safeguard innovation, mitigate legal risks and achieve their business objectives.

Professional qualifications

Advocate of the High Court of Kenya

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) – Kampala International University

Postgraduate Diploma in Law – Kenya School of Law

Master of Intellectual Property – Africa University

Master of Science in Procurement and Contract Management – Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)

Professional memberships

Intellectual Property Law

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Procurement and Contract Management

Legal Practice and Professional Development

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Gordon Gogo Ouma

Associate Advocate

Gordon Gogo Ouma is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, published author, and a leading voice at the intersection of sports law, artificial intelligence, and esports innovation in Africa. He is the lead author of The Invisible Athlete: Why Africa’s Sports Systems Cannot See Their Own Talent — and What Data Infrastructure Can Do About It, a landmark work exposing the structural data failures behind African sport’s chronic undervaluation and mapping a concrete path to reform.

A practising lawyer certified in AI governance, data analytics, and arbitration, Gordon advises sports organisations, national federations, and government ministries across Africa on legal compliance, digital transformation, and sports integrity. He is Co-Founder of Afiotech Sports Technology & Innovation Group and Founder of GMA Global Sports & Business, and served as Phygital Sports Coordinator at Esports Kenya Federation where he co-organized Kenya’s first hybrid physical-digital sports tournament in 2025.

Gordon holds an Associate Membership with the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and is currently pursuing dual postgraduate degrees: a Global Masters in International Sports Law at ISDE Madrid and a Masters in Esports Management and Gaming at ITTI Sports Institute. He is a contributor to Safe Sport International and Africa Legal, a UNODC Ethics and Integrity Ambassador, and a Member of the Young African Leaders in Sport. He speaks on sports law and governance, AI in sport, data infrastructure in African sport, esports regulation, and the future of athlete development.

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Don Kelvin Onyango

Associate Advocate

Handles intellectual property, commercial transactions and dispute resolution. Registers and enforces trademarks, copyright, patents and industrial designs, runs IP due diligence and drafts licensing and assignment agreements.

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Benson Njuru Kariuki

Associate Advocate

Advises on intellectual property inside broader corporate transactions. Negotiates IP agreements, runs due diligence on IP assets and keeps commercial contracts compliant, drawing on a background in corporate law and cross-border deals.

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Florence Karimi Njura

Associate Advocate

Commercial and civil litigation for individuals, corporations, financial institutions and public entities. Builds litigation strategy, drafts pleadings and opinions, negotiates settlements and appears before courts and tribunals.

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