About Gilbert
Gilbert is an Advocate of the High Court of the Republic of Kenya, having been called to the Bar in 2017. Between 2017 and 2021, he practised as an Advocate at Kinoti & Kibe Co. Advocates in Nairobi, where he handled matters spanning civil litigation, public law, land disputes, and employment law.
Immediately prior to joining the Barrister Group, Gilbert worked as a County Court Advocate with LPC Law between 2022 and 2026, where he accepted instructions in a broad range of civil matters, including mortgage possession proceedings, landlord and tenant disputes, infant settlements, interim applications, and small claims.
Civil Litigation
Gilbert has developed a substantial civil litigation practice, with particular experience in County Court advocacy and dispute resolution. He is regularly instructed in a broad range of civil matters, including
- possession proceedings
- landlord and tenant disputes
- mortgage possession claims
- interim applications
- bankruptcy proceedings
- small claims
- infant settlement approvals
- other contested civil applications.
His approach to civil litigation is thorough, pragmatic and client-focused. Gilbert places particular emphasis on careful preparation, clear advice, and effective courtroom advocacy. He is adept at assessing the strengths and weaknesses of a case, identifying practical routes to resolution and advancing his client’s position with precision and rigour. His experience acting for both lay and professional clients has enabled him to adapt his advocacy style to the demands of each case while maintaining a consistently high standard of representation.
Membership and Advisory
- Law Society of Kenya
- The Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn
Privacy Notice
This privacy notice explains how, why and for how long Gilbert Miano will process or retain your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
If Gilbert has been instructed by you, your litigation friend, your solicitor or agent, or through a pro bono referral, it is necessary to process your personal data in order to provide legal services. This may include advising on the prospects of litigation, advising on the value of a claim, representation at hearings or trial, and reviewing legal issues or evidence.
Recipients of your data
Depending on the nature of your case, data may be shared with courts and tribunals, your solicitors or agents, witnesses, experts, other legal representatives, ombudsmen or regulators, education and examining bodies, and current, past or prospective employers.
Special categories of data
Some matters require processing special category personal data, including information about health, ethnicity, religion, trade union membership, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or criminal allegations and convictions. Such data will only be processed where necessary to represent you or advise on your claim.
Retention
Your personal data will be retained for no longer than necessary and, where possible, anonymised. In general, records relating to cases are retained for at least six years to comply with professional obligations under the Bar Code of Conduct and tax record-keeping obligations.
Once your case has concluded and any fees have been paid, only the personal data necessary for regulatory compliance, conflict checking, defence of complaints or fee disputes, and reference in future similar cases will be retained.
Your rights
You may request confirmation that your personal data is being processed, request a copy of that data, request rectification of inaccurate data, object to certain processing, request restriction of processing, or request erasure where the GDPR permits it. Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time, although doing so may mean Gilbert can no longer provide the legal services requested.
Security
Appropriate physical and technical measures are taken to safeguard your personal data and prevent unauthorised access, accidental loss, misuse or disclosure.
Complaints or queries
If you have any questions about this privacy notice, or how your personal data is used, please email clerking@thebarristergroup.co.uk or the clerks at clerking@thebarristergroup.co.uk, or call 01823 247 247.
You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). Further information is available at ico.org.uk/global/contact-us/.
Work with Gilbert
Send us your details and a member of the clerking team will be in touch. Or call us now on 01823 247 247.