A.Constitutional, Civil and Public Interest litigation
We have extensive litigation experience at all levels of the Kenyan court system ranging from administrative tribunals to the Supreme Court on an extremely wide range of Constitutional, Civil and Criminal cases, Defamation Proceedings, Labour Matters, Contractual Claims, Immigration Cases, Judicial Review and Injunction Proceedings.
B.Corporate and Commercial
We have wealth of experience in providing legal advice to individuals and businesses on complex transactions, in deeply regulated sectors including:
- Capital markets contracts
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Privatizations and restructurings
- Acquisitions and disposals;
- Takeovers and mergers;
- Joint ventures and shareholder arrangements;
- Capital investments advice
- Financial services regulation;
- Corporate governance;
- Reorganizations and receiverships;
- Debt finance
C.Banking & Finance
Based on our strong expertise in the financial affairs, we advise local, regional as well as international financial institutions. We are well regarded for our expertise in asset finance, legal risk analysis and leasing advisory services. We structure and draft lending and security documentation for corporate and retail lending transactions, syndicated loans, structured finance, project finance, trade finance and mortgage. We possess solid experience in documenting and implementing land based and pension backed securities transactions.
D. Intellectual Property Law
Our firm advises on Intellectual Property matters including preparation of applications and registration of trademarks, copyrights and patents. We counsel local and foreign clients on all aspects of IP law, including International WIPO registrations, copyright protection and infringement disputes.
E. Family Law and Succession
We act for clients in family and succession matters including the preparation of wills, setting up of trusts, applications for grants of letters of administration and probate. Our firm handles matrimonial matters i.e. divorce, separation and maintenance proceedings, children matters and other related proceedings.
F. Employment, Labour Relations, Pensions and Retirement Benefits
We advise on various aspects of employment law, including industrial disputes, pension arrangements, and collective bargaining agreements among other employment related matters. On behalf of clients, we regularly attend the various labour offices for various conciliation meetings. We advise employers and employees on matters of employment contracts, employee benefits, collective bargaining agreements and employee share schemes. We also advise players in the retirement benefits sector, including administrators, fund managers and trustees.
G. Company & Business Association Law
Our Firm advises on the formation, registration & association of companies, SACCOs, Partnerships, NGOs, Self Help Groups (Chamas), Welfare Organisations and all other forms of business Associations
H. Conveyancing – Deposition of Land & Chattels
We act for vendors and purchasers in the acquisition and disposal of residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural property. Our Firm also advises on the preparation of sale agreements, leases, transfers, charges, caveats and all other instruments related to property transactions; and also undertakes the registration thereof countrywide.
I. Debt Collection, Security Enforcement and Realization
Our firm is regularly engaged in debt collection proceedings and repossessions and closely liaises with auctioneers, valuers, process servers, private investigators and other court officers and bailiffs who provide assistance in debt recovery.
J. Arbitration, Dispute Resolution and Asset Recovery
We represent clients before statutory and arbitration tribunals. Our practice covers dispute resolution relating to commercial, employee & industrial, environment, landlord & tenant, recoveries, and receiverships & liquidations. We advise corporate clients on taxation matters, and represent clients against the Kenya Revenue Authority.
K. Criminal Litigation
Our firm undertakes criminal litigation relating to among others election offences, road traffic cases, public inquests, habeas corpus applications, criminal appeals and other related criminal proceedings.
L. Real Estate, Property Construction and Infrastructure projects
We advise individuals and corporates in the acquisition and disposal of land, and on all aspects of development projects including agreements with project consultants and financiers. On behalf of our clients, we liaise with planning, environmental and surveying experts at the relevant stages of a transaction. We also handle all forms of conveyancing, commercial and residential developments, leases and licenses. Our team understands the complex legal and technical issues that can affect the success of a construction project. We are dedicated to making the process as smooth as possible for all parties involved. We particularly assist in the following areas:
- Drafting building contracts and related commercial agreements
- Advising and representing clients with respect to the government development requirements
- Representing clients in land & environment court litigation
- Building contract disputes and litigation, including multi-party liability litigation
- Mediation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution with respect to building disputes and recovery of damages or payments due under contract
- Managing the security of payments and related issues
- Representing builders in licensing proceedings.
M. Due diligence, Capacity building and Training
We conduct due diligence and audit on all legal transactions, securities, regulatory and operational practice. We develop compliance manuals which provides a compliance structure on the operations, processes and documentation required. As part of the firm’s value addition, we offer training on a full range of legal issues including land use and planning, securities perfection and emerging issues in the broad financial sector including the structuring of financial products, secured lending, securities perfection and asset financing.