CMS Kenya bolsters partnership with the addition of Zeus Ombeva and Jacinta Ngumo

Leading East African firm CMS Kenya has reinforced the strength and diversity of its leadership with the internal promotions of two of its homegrown Principal Associates, Zeus Ombeva and Jacinta Ngumo, to Partner in the Dispute Resolution and Corporate Commercial Departments, respectively. 

“Zeus and Jacinta exemplify the calibre of lawyers we aim to develop at CMS Kenya: sharp legal minds with integrity, client focus, and leadership potential,” says Samir Inamdar, the firm’s Managing Partner. “Their elevation to partnership is a testament to their individual achievements and our continued growth across practice areas.”

Both Zeus and Jacinta began with the firm as trainees in 2017, rising through the ranks from associates to senior then principal associates, and now partners.. 

A highly regarded litigator and arbitration counsel, known for his calm and strategic approach, Zeus says he’s elated to join CMS Kenya’s partnership, and is looking forward to continued collaboration with the firm’s clients locally and globally. 

“This represents not only a personal career milestone, but a deepened commitment to the continued growth of our legal practice,” says Jacinta. “I am grateful to all who have invested in my development and the exceptional team I have the privilege to work alongside every day. I look forward to expanding our impact, strengthening client relationships, and helping shape the firm’s future facing strategic direction.”

Zeus has extensive experience representing local and international clients in complex civil and commercial matters, employment, and tax-related disputes. The firm says his appointment reinforces its market-leading dispute resolution offering.

Meanwhile, Jacinta has built a strong track record advising on a broad range of corporate matters, including M&A, restructurings, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, banking and finance, energy and climate change, projects and infrastructure. She acts for both local and cross-border clients and is valued for her commercial insight, attention to detail, and dedication to client service. CMS Kenya says Jacinta’s promotion further deepens the department’s leadership bench and highlights the firm’s commitment to fostering women in leadership.

With its legal roots tracing back to 1899, CMS Kenya is the oldest law firm in Kenya, With a head office it Nairobi and additional full-service office in Mombasa, it engages in all aspects of corporate, commercial, banking & finance, dispute resolution, real estate & construction, energy, projects & infrastructure, and private client services.

With several dual-qualified lawyers, CMS Kenya is also part of CMS, a future-facing global law firm with more than 5,000 lawyers across more than 70 offices in 40 countries worldwide. As part of CMS, the Kenyan firm has access to a wide network of international lawyers engaging in all aspects of legal practice. The appointment of Zeus and Jacinto to the partnership brings CMS Kenya’s total number of partners to sixteen, with a diverse team that reflects the values and ambition of CMS Kenya.