A keen sense of understanding the landscape and business environment
The corporate and commercial work we undertake includes:-
Advising on the establishment of new business ventures and entities and obtaining licences, consents, permits and authorizations from various governmental bodies and authorities.
Advising on the restructuring of companies or groups and on the structuring of commercial transactions to ensure that they are conducted in a cost/tax efficient manner.
Providing advice on regulatory and compliance matters in the fields of Banking, Saccos, Transport and Telecommunications, Mining, Power and Energy Sector, Environmental Law, Monopolies and the Capital Markets.
Drafting and advising on commercial contracts of all descriptions e.g. Leasing Contracts, Joint Venture Agreements, Shareholders and Partnership Agreements, Employment etc.
Conducting legal due diligence in the course of undertaking commercial transactions.
Providing legal opinions as required both in respect of transactions as a whole and/or in respect of Kenyan law and specific legal issues.
A Legacy plan can include Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, and a wide spectrum of legal devices to make the estate plan as comprehensive and efficient as possible.
Our work in this area include:-
Advising clients on the establishment of Family Trusts that will protect the family assets and help the family members retain their valued property within the family group, or establish an Education Trust for the education of one’s children or grandchildren.
Advising on a range of tax advantages by creating a Trust with a view of enjoying the benefits thereto.
Preparing wills, codicils and testaments with utmost confidentiality and offering executory services.
Handling Probate and Administration matters.
One of the Firm’s objectives is to safeguard its clients’ interests from potential liabilities and implications of existing legislation and any future legislation governing the land ownership in Kenya. The work in this area includes but is not limited to:-
Sale and Purchase of residential and commercial properties and acting for various Banking Institutions in financing such purchases;
The Firm is involved in both small and large scale residential and commercial leases, including advising on Landlord and Tenant issues; and
Advising on the financing and structuring commercial and residential building developments. The Firm has the requisite skills to handle all documentation and legal issues relating to the commercial and financial aspects of building development projects.
We act on a wide range of intellectual property matters including the registration and renewal of Trademarks, Patents and Industrial Designs, registration of Assignments, Registered User and License Agreements and in opposition and rectification proceedings with respect to Trademarks.
We also advise on registration of rights through regional and international organizations and on infringement actions and proceedings.
Our work in this area includes advising on compliance with the current employment laws, drafting employment contracts for various local and foreign organizations, advising upon and drafting consultancy contracts and on all aspects of employment legislation in force in Kenya.
We also advise on all aspects of Immigration Law relating to the employment of non-Kenyans, making the appropriate applications for various classes of Work Permits, Pupils’ Passes and Dependency Passes.
We approach our sports law practice by combining a business orientation and deep knowledge of industry practices with multidisciplinary legal expertise. Our services include:-
Banking and Finance - Governing bodies, leagues and teams regularly need financing for their programmes, activites and infustructure development.
Commercial Transactions - These range from buying and selling teams to agreements for broadcasting, sponsorships, licensing, stadium events, facilities management, merchandise vending etc.
Intellectual Property - Command of this area is vital as industry participants pursue digital and multimedia avenues for growth.
Dispute Resolution - Disputes are common in an industry as popular as sports.
Real Estate - Sites for playing facilities must be purchased, developed, and leased, often involving negotiations with government and regulatory bodies.
