We specialize in a wide range of practice areas including International Trade, Intellectual Property, Corporate & Commercial Law, Real Estate & Conveyancing, Employment & Immigration, Family Law, and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
You can request a consultation through our website contact form, by email, or by calling our office directly. We offer both in-person and virtual consultations.
Yes. We serve both local and international clients and regularly advise on cross-border transactions, compliance matters, and international legal frameworks.
You’ll need three to five names in order of priority, shareholder and director details, company objectives, registered office address, and copies of ID or passport and KRA PINs for local shareholders. At least one director should have a KRA Pin.
Yes. Foreign nationals can own and operate businesses in Kenya, subject to compliance with local laws. Certain industries may have ownership restrictions or require local partnerships.
Absolutely. We draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, shareholder agreements, franchise agreements, and joint venture arrangements tailored to your business needs.
Typically, you will need the title deed, land rent and rate clearance certificates, sale agreement, KRA PIN, and identification documents among others. Due diligence is essential before any transaction.
Foreigners can own land on a leasehold basis of up to 99 years but are restricted from owning freehold land.
Yes. We conduct thorough due diligence including land registry searches, verification of ownership, encumbrance checks, and advice on zoning or planning permissions.
Yes. We assist with processing work permits, special passes, investor permits, and other immigration matters for expatriates and international companies.
Termination must follow due process including valid reasons, notice, and a fair hearing. We provide guidance on lawful termination, redundancy, and dispute resolution.
We handle the full process of IP registration through KIPI (Kenya Industrial Property Institute), including searches, filing, and renewals. We also assist with regional and international filings.
Trademarks are protected for 10 years (renewable), while patents are protected for 20 years subject to payment of annual renewal fees. Copyrights last for the lifetime of the author plus 50 years.
Timelines vary depending on complexity and court backlog, but we strive for efficient resolution. We also offer mediation and arbitration for faster, out-of-court settlements.
We have experience in international dispute resolution, including arbitration and enforcement of foreign judgments. We also assist corporations based abroad get orders to stop the transfer of goods acquired fraudulently.
Yes. We assist with drafting wills and codicils, setting up trusts, succession planning, probate, and administration of estates.
Yes, we assist with drafting court pleadings, parental responsibility agreements, consent letters and even help assist get court orders on maintenance, custody and leave to leave the country with minors.
Divorce is granted through the court and requires grounds such as cruelty, desertion, or irreconcilable differences. We guide clients through both contested and uncontested divorce proceedings.
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