HMS Africa Advocates LLP is widely recognized as a leading innovative and comprehensive law firm in Kenya. We assist our clients, who operate in various sectors, to explore and capitalize on new and evolving opportunities. Our global outreach includes operations in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ghana, and Egypt. In an ever-evolving landscape, we employ customized strategies to address legal challenges across different industries and jurisdictions, providing the best possible service for our clients.
Established in 2016 by eminent independent legal experts and industry leaders, our firm is driven by a common vision of excellence in legal practice. We emphasize a progressive mindset, teamwork, and a commitment to social responsibility. Our focus is on fostering a brighter future for both our clients and the communities we serve.
With the emergence of Multilateral Investment agreements and availability of investment opportunities both in Real Estate and Construction sector and others, the construction industry is thriving. Our clients enjoy an assortment of our legal services across issues such as; Advice and Representation in Dispositions and Conveyance of real estate, Property Tax, Investments in Lands, Real Estate and Construction Litigation and Arbitration, Surveys, Plans, Permits and Licenses etc.
At HMS we are concerned with resolving challenges involving employees which stem out of or affect work situations. We recognise employees for the services contributed and work with our clients to ensure a sustainable solutions.
Our Corporate & Commercial Advocates offer proactive, commercially focused advice, with expertise spanning Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions, Infrastructure, Project Finance, Competition Law, and Capital Markets. At the heart of our services is Banking and Finance, where we provide guidance on all aspects of cross-border and domestic financing across diverse industries, from Financial Institutions to manufacturing. Our team is well-versed in both local and international banking and finance laws, regulations, and customs.
Additionally, we possess extensive skills in Direct and Indirect Taxation, Transfer Pricing, and Dispute Resolution. Our dedicated lawyers, consulting experts, and advisers stay abreast of evolving Tax law, practices, and Dispute Resolution techniques. We are equipped to design, implement, and defend Tax strategies for international operations and transactions, ensuring comprehensive legal support in these complex areas.
We provide comprehensive legal services related to the registration, protection, exploitation, and litigation of Intellectual Property Law Rights. We recognize that brands and trademarks are at the heart of every business. There is, therefore, a need for such businesses to put in place effective and proactive trademark clearance and registration strategies to ensure that such brands are not only registered but protected.
This is a specialised and innovative area required by the current use of modern Information and Communication technologies which are now presenting new challenges and seeking solutions that can only be attained through a combination of knowledge and expertise in practising and applying the law in this area.
Our Litigation team has earned a strong reputation for combining exceptional legal expertise with real-world business acumen based on many years of successfully advising and representing a wide range of clients. This allows us to offer a tailored approach to match a range of civil and commercial situations and priorities. Our Team’s motto is also geared toward stifling Litigation for our clients which is a value-adding product for our clients who prefer avoiding protracted costly and time-wasting court cases.
