Our Commercial Law Department provides comprehensive legal advice and representation for businesses. We help you navigate the complex legal landscape and ensure your business is compliant both locally and internationally. We also specialize in safeguarding intellectual property. We focus on providing practical legal solutions that drive business growth. Our services include:
- Business Formation: We assist with registering companies, foreign companies, partnerships, joint ventures, and NGOs (PBOs). We advise on the most suitable business structure to meet your objectives and regulatory obligations.
- Commercial Contracts: We draft and review contracts including sale agreements, supply agreements, shareholder agreements, service contracts independent contractor agreements, agency agreements, and partnership agreements. We also handle legal documentation for setting up financial institutions, securing regulatory framework approvals, and facilitating energy and mining transactions.
- Corporate Governance: We offer advisory services on corporate governance best practices and compliance helping businesses establish systems that ensure regulatory compliance and sound decision-making. We also assist businesses in setting up operations outside Kenya, advising on strategies for tax benefits and reducing exposure to risks. Whether expanding internationally or structuring your company to maximize efficiency, we offer tailored solutions to meet your specific business objectives.
- Company Secretarial Services: We provide company secretarial services through our affiliate Company; including maintaining statutory records, filing annual returns, preparing board minutes, and ensuring compliance with the Companies Act.
- Legal Documents: We assist with registration of legal documents including legal procedures required to change a name including preparing and filing the deed poll, whether for personal reasons, marriage, divorce etc. We also draft and register powers of attorney, allowing the appointment of a trusted individual to make legal, financial, or medical decisions on behalf of another.
- Data Protection: We advise businesses on compliance with the Data Protection Act. Our services include drafting data protection policies, advising on collecting and processing personal data, and helping businesses navigate regulatory requirements to avoid breaches. We also represent clients in disputes arising from data breaches or privacy violations.
- Employment Matters: We advise on employment matters, draft and review employment agreements and consultancy agreements as well as advice on issues related to employee rights, terminations, and workplace disputes.
- Immigration Services: We assist individuals and businesses with immigration services, focusing on obtaining work permits, dependent passes, and other necessary approvals for foreign employees. Our services ensure smooth navigation of the immigration process, complying with Kenya’s immigration laws to facilitate the legal employment of expatriates.
- Intellectual Property Registration: We offer intellectual property services, including the registration of trademarks, patents, and copyrights. We secure your intellectual property to ensure that your innovations, brand identity, and creative works are fully protected. In addition to registration, we also provide representation in intellectual property disputes including representation at the Copyright Tribunal.
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- Trademark Registration: A trademark is a sign, symbol, or design that distinguishes your business’s goods and services. We file trademarks both locally and internationally, ensuring protection against infringement.
- Patent Applications: A patent protects an invention, giving you exclusive rights to it. We assist with the registration of patents and advise on patent disputes.
- Copyright: Copyright protects original works of authorship, including literary, musical, artistic, and software works. We handle copyright registration and licensing, to protect your creative works.
- IP Commercialization: We draft and review licensing agreements and advise on the commercial use of intellectual property through franchising, licensing, and sales.
- Mergers and Acquisitions: We handle the legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and disposals, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and that the transactions are seamless and efficient.
- Regulatory Compliance: We Provide advisory services to ensure businesses meet statutory obligations such as tax compliance, competition law, and industry-specific regulations.
- Wills and Trusts: We assist individuals and families in creating legally binding wills and trusts to ensure the proper management and distribution of assets upon death. Our services include drafting wills, establishing trusts to protect family wealth, and advising on estate planning strategies.
- Tax Advisory: We offer strategic tax planning services, helping you optimize your tax obligations and structure your business to take advantage of available tax incentives and benefits. We offer advisory services when expanding your operations, restructuring, or exploring cross-border opportunities.
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Why Choose Us?
- Experienced Lawyers:
Our team of experienced Commercial lawyers have a deep understanding of Commercial law. - Personalized Service:
We provide tailored legal advice to meet your specific needs. - Commitment to Excellence:
We are dedicated to delivering exceptional legal services.
