Mergers and Acquisitions
We advise on all aspects of mergers and acquisitions and have considerable experience |
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.Public takeovers and mergers
.Private acquisitions and disposals |
Banking and Finance
We act for lenders, borrowers, banks, and venture capitalists in all sectors on a wide range of financing transactions, including: |
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.Acquisition and leveraged finance
.Leasing and asset finance
.Securitization
.Structured finance |
Financial Regulation
We advice on the supervision and regulation of banks, building societies, insurance companies, and other financial institutions and we help in the following: |
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.Establishment of commercial banks and other financial services businesses
.Structured Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Policies for financial institutions especially in line with US Patriot Act and Bank Secrecy Act as well as international standards found in the Financial Assistance Task Force 40 + recommendations
.Regulatory investigations and disciplinary proceedings |
Taxation
Our tax specialists provide advice on all aspects of Kenya’s direct and indirect taxes and revenue law for individuals and corporate/institutional clients, including: |
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.The tax aspects of all commercial and financial transactions
.Tax strategy with an emphasis on providing constructive and innovative solutions to all tax problems |
Intellectual Property
We advice on and are actively involved in: |
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.The creation, registration and enforcement of intellectual property rights ( trade marks, patents, industrial designs and copyrights) for local and international clients both in Kenya and regionally with Africa Regional Industrial property organization. The firm has registered agents with Kenya industrial property institute.
.The full spectrum of technology agreements including systems developments and integration, and the development and licensing of software.
.Infringement actions and proceedings (litigation) relating to Intellectual Property such as patents, trademarks, copyright, database, designs and confidential information. |
Commercial Real Estate and Environment
We provide a full commercial real estate service ranging from specific property to property issues in other commercial transactions. We advise on all aspects of land law in Kenya including: |
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.Acquisition and disposals
.Construction and projects
.Large scale property development in the housing and commercial sector
.Leases and landlord-tenant issues
.Property finance and real estate financing
.Environmental compliance and permitting issues
.Due diligence and disclosure issues as well as the handling of potential environmental obligations in commercial transactions. |
Dispute Resolution
We handle all forms of commercial dispute resolution including litigation, arbitration, investigations and alternative dispute resolution. We represent clients in civil matters as well as white-collar crime and criminal proceedings arising in the corporate context.
The firm have particularly cut a niche in the mortgage industry continuously give advice to banks and other financial institutions in respect to changes in the Banking Act, Central Bank Act, In duplem rule and other laws which may affect the industry significantly. We advise and represent |
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.Commercial disputes in banking and financial services
.Commercial fraud
.Public and administrative law matters
.Professional negligence such as medical malpractice
.White-collar crimes
.Security realization
.Debt recovery |
Employment
We advise on wide range of employment matters including: |
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.Engagement and dismissal, discrimination, and health and safety issues
.Impact on employment law on business
.Reviews of employment policies |
Private Client Matters
The firm is extensively involved in acting for private clients in relation to: |
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.Estate planning and succession
.Family law matters
.Immigration |
Public Procurement
We advise and represent both private entities and government bodies on participation in expression of interest/tendering and general public procurement process the firm also represents clients in front of the Public Procurement Administrative Review Board. |
