Opinion of Changes in The Companies Act

Opinion of Changes in The Companies Act The new Act has drawn heavily from the UK Companies Act of 2006 and because of its extensive nature, has brought about monumental changes to company Law in Kenya. While new Act doesn’t in a whole new code of corporate governance and doing business in Kenya, that revolutionalises
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Court Interference of arbitration in Kenya

Sports Arbitration Introduction Arbitration is a means by which conflicting parties seek a settlement through a third person but without courts involvement. However, this is fiction as courts have interfered numerous times or due to the parties’ approach from the initial stages of the process. Legally, when parties resolve to seek settlement by arbitration, what
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Sports Arbitration

Sports Arbitration Introduction Sports are viewed as an integral component of the social and cultural fabric of the majority of cultures worldwide. With the advent of professional sports and the consequent commercialization of the business, the traditional view of sports as purely leisure events has become untenable. Sports have grown in iportance not just in
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Privatization and Public Law

Privatization and Public Law State provision of services and utilities is still relatively common in Kenya and the East African Region. Nevertheless, private enterprise is taking an increasing role in the provision of services as privatization and Public Private Partnerships (PPP) are becoming increasingly relevant.  Finally, we can assist clients with a variety of administrative
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Other Practices

Beyond the Practice Groups of the firm, various practice areas, by their very nature, require the intervention of lawyers spanning one or more of our practice groups, who come together as a team to offer their perspectives and expertise on the matter at hand.    Some of the other major practice areas we work in
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Corporate, commercial M&A and Tax

Corporate, commercial M&A and Tax There is an infinite variety of ways to do business, and an infinite number of things you can do with your business. While you take care of the commercial aspects of your business, our Corporate, Commercial and M&A group takes care of your legal needs. From structuring to compliance, due
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Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Alternative Dispute Resolution Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is often a cost-effective way of resolving a variety of conflicts. Negotiations and mediation can help avert a costly and potentially  unproductive litigation process. Arbitration can avoid a public and lengthy battle, while controlling costs. Our ADR team is very experience in all  aspects of negotiations, mediation and
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The Doctrine of Separability in International Commercial Arbitration

Sports Arbitration Introduction Contracts including arbitration provisions are a phenomenon that is based on fundamental principles of law. The effective operation of the international commercial arbitration system as a whole is ensured by the application and development of these principles. The concept or notion of separability of arbitration provisions is one of the fundamental foundations
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