Mwagambo & Okonjo Advocates

a)      PREVENTIVE LAWYERING AND CORPORATE DISCIPLINE

Preventive lawyering is a concept geared towards enhancing corporate discipline and profitability through due observance of the law. Non observance of the law is a principal source of corporate liability which goes to reduce profitability. We can readily advise on all aspects of your day-to-day operations.

b)     REGULATORY AND TRANSACTIONAL ADVICE

We can provide advices on regulatory and compliance matters in the fields of real estate, property, finance and all aspects relevant to you, such as:

(i)                 All aspects of the Kenyan legislation, policy and international treaties thereto;

(ii)               All aspects of finance, tax, business regulation and due diligence; and

(iii)             Global and local procurement and business acquisition transactions.

c)       DUE DILIGENCE & LEGAL OPINIONS

We undertake the conduct of due diligence in the course of undertaking commercial transactions, right from preparing the initial enquires and carrying out full investigations to fully reporting on its findings. In addition to preparing due diligence reports, the firm also provides legal opinions as required both in respect of transactions as a whole and also on specific legal issues.

d)     RIGHTS INFRINGEMENT AND ENFORCEMENT LITIGATION

We also undertake personal client representation on all aspects of law, to safeguard against infringements and also secure enforcement of rights.

e)      REGULATORY ENFORCEMENT AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

With the firm having developed special expertise in regulatory matters in the areas of corporations and business operations, we act for both corporate and personal clients in seeking redress from infringements, in-action and other commissions or omissions by both the State and Non-State regulatory bodies.

f)       CONTRACTS

We can undertake drafting and advising on commercial contracts of all descriptions, for example Contracts on Leasing, Supply, Franchise, Parastatal and Government, Intellectual Property, Employment, Management and Consultancy.

g)      TAX ADVISE, COMPLIANCE AND TAX APPEALS

We provide advice on all aspects of Kenya's tax and revenue law and regulation for individuals and corporations. We also provide second opinions to Tax Accountants and undertake tax appeals to the local committees and authorities.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY REGISTRATION AND PROTECTION

We run a trade mark and patent agency in Kenya and act for local and international clients on registration, protection and infringement redress for all forms of intellectual property, technology and licensing agreements, trademarks, patents and copyright.

COMMERCIAL, CIVIL AND GENERAL LITIGATION AND ARBITRATION

With the firm having developed special expertise in commercial and business law, we remain the firm to see with complex litigation and arbitration matters arising from all aspects of business activity, including, Commercial Litigation, Debt Recovery and Securities enforcement Litigation, Insurance, Tax, Receiverships, Liquidation and other Insolvency Litigation, Administrative Actions, Contractual Disputes, Employment, Commissions of Inquiry, Constitutional and Judicial Review Litigation, and Asset recovery among others.

CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTY (REAL ESTATE, CHATTELS & OTHERS)

We provide legal services and advice on all aspects of land law in Kenya. We cover property acquisition and sale, lettings and landlord and tenant, and all development.

EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR LAW AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

We have been involved in a lot of master and servant dispute resolution, including arbitration and actions relating to employee benefits and managerial compensation, primarily on behalf of the corporate bodies but also for claimants.

a)      REGULATORY AND TRANSACTIONAL ADVICE

We can provide advices on compliance matters in fields relevant to you such as:

(i)                 All aspects of the media and Telecommunications Industry, the Kenyan legislation, policy and international treaties relating thereto;

(ii)               Legal Due Diligence in competition law and industry mergers and acquisitions;

(iii)             Regulatory and enforcement compliance, plus appeals before the Communications Authority of Kenya;

(iv)             Take – Overs of Companies listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange;

(v)               Government and Parastatal Privatisations;

(vi)             Structured & Corporate Finance.

(vii)           All aspects of finance, tax, business regulation and due diligence; and

(viii)         Global and local procurement and business acquisition transactions.

b)     DISPUTE RESOLUTION AT THE COMMUNICATION AND MULTIMEDIA APPEALS TRIBUNAL

We handle regulatory enforcement and dispute resolution at the Communication and Multimedia Appeals Tribunal under Section 102 of the Kenya Information and Communication (Amendment) Act 2013.  We have excellent expertise and capabilities in practicing before the Communication and Multimedia Appeals Tribunal.

We handle all immigrations related issues and appeals

We act for insurance companies and handle insurance claims for claimants too

DEBT RECOVERY, RECEIVERSHIPS, BANKRUPTCY AND LIQUIDATION

We routinely handle bankruptcy, liquidation, debt collection and receiverships for various financial institutions in Kenya and have had an excellent record in these areas. As experienced and professional Debt Collection Advocates, we use our tools in an ethical and timely manner, achieving the main objective without compromising the reputation of our client or causing any possible counter suits.