Business disputes, or conflicts, happen often and can cause stress, delays, and even financial losses if not handled properly. In addition, disputes may arise over many things—contracts, supplies, money, or even how to run the business. When such issues arise, they can make it hard for a business to move forward smoothly. But what can...
Real estate transactions, regardless of property type or geographic location, are notoriously complex. Buying and selling commercial properties in Kenya is no different, and can be challenging. Thankfully our corporate conveyancing services can help you complete the transaction without any hassle. In Kenya, conveyancing is the legal process of transferring property ownership from one party...
A corporate lawyer is the one who handles various legal matters of a business. They help their clients with money matters, legal stuff and other commercial needs. A corporate lawyer may manage and evaluate mergers and acquisitions. They can be in charge of company taxation. They often draft contracts, review accounts as well as negotiate...
Background The High Court recently directed a local bank to reimburse a client who erroneously transferred funds to an account held with it. This decision will have far reaching implications on the duty of care borne by banks and payment service providers. An individual (the respondent) erroneously transferred funds through M-pesa to an account at...
Whether you run a multinational corporation or are a high-net-worth individual, small or big, every financial matter is complex, especially if it’s Kenya. With the changing corporate finance laws, things have become highly unpredictable for businesses. Still, some corporate entrepreneurs remain on the fence when it comes to hiring corporate financial lawyers. Are you on...
Disagreements among parties, such as investors, shareholders, employees, and management, in any company including multinational corporations are common. Resolving such disputes through the courts and tribunals can be not only costly but also lengthy while causing huge impacts on business and personal relationships. Instead, you should go for resolving such disagreements as quickly as possible...
Supreme Court gives Guidance on Disciplining Employees Toward the end of 2023, the Supreme Court issued a decision[1] in relation to a 2011 go-slow by gantry operators resulting in a crisis at the Mombasa port. The employer, Kenya Ports Authority (KPA), took disciplinary action against the respondents. The case was heard and determined by the...
In 2022, the Employment and Labour Relations Court invalidated the 2013 National Social Security Fund Act for being unconstitutional. In 2023, the Court of Appeal reversed this decision after finding the Labour Court lacked jurisdiction to hear the original case. Pursuant to the 2023 decision, implementation of the 2013 NSSF Act began in February 2023....
On Monday, 09 October 2023, the President assented to the 2023 Privatization Act. The Act will overhaul the regulatory framework for privatizing public entities established by the 2005 Privatization Act. It represents a notable and hopeful advancement in privatization regulation. It is expected to enhance privatization by simplifying the privatization process and timelines. It is...
Introduction The Pension industry in the last decade has undergone many changes. In tandem with those changes, the sector has grown significantly and is currently estimated to be managing assets in excess of Kenya Shilling one trillion. Obviously, such a significant sector is always being scrutinised by policy makers albeit not always with good results....
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