FAMILY LAW
We handle family matters such as: divorce, legal separation, domestic partnerships, child custody/visitation, child support, allowance, domestic violence, property distribution.
We’re able to draw from our prior experience and wealth of knowledge to protect our clients’ best interests throughout the duration of the case.
ARBITRATION & MEDIATION
Arbitration is a well-established and widely used means to end disputes. It is one of several kinds of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), which provide parties to a controversy with a choice other than litigation.
The firm has experienced arbitrators who represent parties in arbitration proceedings on diverse matters. We labour to help our clients resolve disputes efficiently and effectively in a manner that promotes their organizational and personal objectives.
Our lawyers have a wealth of experience in resolving disputes (both advocating for clients and sitting as arbitrators).
REAL ESTATE LAW
We have a robust conveyancing department that deals with all stages of transfer of interests in land including; sales, leases, purchases, charges, tenancy agreements, commercial letting.
Our lawyers provide advisory and transactional support in construction, real estate tax, real estate investment and development, real estate partnerships and fractional ownership. We seek to find innovative solutions to project problems and steer such projects to successful conclusion. We guide our clients through the processes involved in real estate financing and borrowing.
TAX LAW
We provide advice on all aspects of Kenya’s direct and indirect taxes and revenue law for individuals and corporate clients. We advise on potential tax implications on the structuring and implementation of various transactions.
The firm advises on various Kenyan tax issues including income and other employment taxes, corporation tax, value added tax, withholding tax, compensating tax, excise duty, real estate tax, transfer tax, energy and infrastructure tax, stamp duty, VAT, transfer pricing, corporate restructuring, private equity and other funds tax among others.
BANKING & FINANCE LAW
Commerce requires new approaches every time and borrowers and lenders prefer their advisers to be novel in their thinking as well as practical in their approach.
Our lawyers advise on all aspects of banking, insurance and reinsurance law, whether corporate, regulatory or contentious. Our mix of specialist skills and experience has resulted in a industry focused team committed to the highest standards of client service.
The banking and financial industries are heavily regulated by law.
The firm provides a full range of financial legal services for banks and financial institutions and acts on their behalf in connection with their implementation of banking and project finance, loan agreements and securities.
The firm undertakes a great deal of complex and ordinary litigation arising out of banking and finance work. We also have significant expertise in providing general regulatory advice to banks and financial institutions.
REAL ESTATE LAW
We have a robust conveyancing department that deals with all stages of transfer of interests in land including; sales, leases, purchases, charges, tenancy agreements, commercial letting.
Our lawyers provide advisory and transactional support in construction, real estate tax, real estate investment and development, real estate partnerships and fractional ownership. We seek to find innovative solutions to project problems and steer such projects to successful conclusion. We guide our clients through the processes involved in real estate financing and borrowing.
CORPORATE LAW
Corporate law governs the functioning of companies; from how they are formed to the transactions they are permitted to engage in. It applies to shareholders, directors, creditors and other stakeholders by regulating their rights and duties.
EMPLOYMENT & RETIREMENT BENEFITS
Our lawyers advise on all employment law issues, whether contentious or non-contentious, offering a high quality and rapid-response service. We also work with employers to create individually designed contracts, policies and HR procedures. We have advised on matters ranging from sensitive severance issues to issues of corporate governance and more standard disciplinary and grievance issues.
We act mainly for employers – including large public companies, SMEs and Not-for-profit entities. We also act for many international corporations and are experienced in co-ordinating employment advice across jurisdictions for corporate transactional work.
CONSTITUTION & ADMINISTRATIVE LAW
The firm has developed excellent expertise in constitutional and administrative law matters particularly in relation to the 2010 Constitution.
In this respect, the firm has advised on various provisions on the Constitution especially with regard to the Bill of Rights, Land, Citizenship, Devolved Government and Public Finance.
The firm is currently representing various clients in prosecuting and defending constitutional references and judicial review proceedings.