P. A. KWEGA & CO. ADVOCATES
Nairobi, Kenya
We are an all-around boutique legal firm providing cutting-edge and innovative legal solutions and legal representation to emerging legal issues with the highest level of client care, intergrity, professionalism and service. We offer a comprehensive scope of practice to meet both everyday and complex legal needs.
Our Values are;
- Integrity
- Excellence
- Innovation.
Our Key Practice Areas are;
- Conveyancing; Property and Land Law.
- Corporate and Commercial Law and Commercial Litigation
- Banking and Finance Law.
- Civil Litigation
- Family Law, Estate Planning, Succession, Wills, Divorce, Custody and Maintanance, Gurdianship.
- Employment Law, workplace disputes, contracts, terminations and advisory
- Personal Injury and Material damage
- Legal Audit and Compliance
- Debt Collection and Recovery.
- General Legal Consultation
Practice areas
We have capacity to advice on all aspects of the employment relationship including minimum requirements from the Employment Act, drafting senior to junior level contracts, drafting consultancy contracts, the procedure for termination of contracts and carrying out redundancies and on confidentiality and restraint of trade clauses in employment contracts. We also have vast experience in conducting employment arbitration and litigation.
We provide compassionate and strategic legal support in divorce and separation. Our services cover divorce proceedings, separation agreements, child custody, access and maintanance, division of matrimonial property and protection orders.
We have represented clients in both conteted and uncotested matters, guiding them through negotiations, mediation, and court processess with sensitivity and professionalism.
Our focus is protecting our clinets rights, preserving theor dignity and achieving fair and practical outcomes for families during difficult transistions.
We also have a robust intellectual property team that advises clients on intellectual property rights and their protection in law. We carry out all procedures effecting registration, transfer and assignment of trade names, patents, copyrights, industrial designs and utility models. We also do intellectual property litigation both with the Tribunal and court levels.
We represent parties before all levels of judicial hierarchy in all classes of suits, be they of civil or criminal in nature; debt recovery, employment, property disputes, constitutional petitions, judicial reviews, electoral disputes, succession disputes, family disputes or children causes. We also represent our clients in various quasi-judicial fora including the Tax Appeal Tribunal, Business Premises Rent Tribunal, Political Parties, Disputes Tribunal, among others.
We represent either or both parties in conveyancing transactions right from conducting due diligence in identified property, drafting and reviewing sale agreements,contract, financing options to actual transfer of property rights.
We guide clients through the entire transanction process ensuring to protect their property and proprietory interests.
We have a vast team of experts that aid in debt recovery and collection.
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Our Partners and Associates
Ms. Phanice is the Senior partner at the firm with over 8 years’ experience in private practice having handled a broad range of transactions locally and internationally. Phanice has acted for a wide range of clients across the legal fields of practice
She has a vast experience in litigation, legislative drafting, dispute resolution, conveyancing transactions, intellectual property and commercial transactions. She holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) Degree from Moi University, a post-graduate diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law and is currently undertaking her Master in Public Policy and Administration a at Kenyatta University.
Ms. Kwega has previously worked with Messr Triple K. Advocates LLP, Standard Chartered Bank Limited, Messr Onyango Ochieng Advocates and Messr Sing’oei Murkomen & Sigei Advocates where she has had an opportunity to acquire unique experience in litigation, legislative drafting and policy review and advising on employee relations, corporate financing, market options, legal compliance as well as corporate governance.
Esther Is an Advocate-associate with the firm, she is also a Legal Researcher.
She Holds a LL.B degree from Kenyatta University and Postgraduate Diploma from Kenya School of Law.
Esther has experience in civil litigation, dispute resolution, Conveyancing, Employment and Labour Relations Disputes and the general law practice
Case results
Divorce
Divorce & Separation
Read moreA contested divorce, we defended and filed a counter petition stating our clients reasons for why the union had truly broken down. Our answer and counter petition were fully considered and the union was dissolved and decree nisi granted which was made absolute after 30 days.
Our client was content and satisfied with our service.
We also file for divorce and offer leag support with sensitivity and professionalism.
Our focus is protecting our clients dignity and rights during the difficult transitions
Custody and maintainance
Child Custody
Read moreWe filed an application together with a main suit on behalf of our client who was seeking joint legal custody with the father of her children, primary custody{care and control} of the minors, and provision for the minors in as far as school fees, school related expenses, medical, entertainment and shelter and clothing. The court analysed our pleadings and supporting evidence together with the other party's pleadings and while agreeing with our proposotion reached a verdict that was in the best interest of the minors.
We also assist parents and guardians in resolving custody, access and maintenace matters with a clear focus on the best interests of the child.
Our comprehensive, professional services include legal advise, negoations with a view to reach parental responsibility agreements, court representation, and enforcement of parental responsibilities.
We have handled matters involving guardianship, cross border support, complex family dynamics while aiming fpr practical, child centered solutions that promote stability and welfare of the minors.
Debt collection
Debt & Collection
Read moreSuccesfully recovered debts owing to our clients through filing recovery pleadings in court, got judgements which we enforced through auctioneers and the debts were fully paid.
REGISTRATION OF NONPROFIT & CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
Read moreSuccesfully registered over 30 non profits and charitable organizations. We offer legal support and guidance post registration on structure, governance, tax, legal framework and compliace.
PROTECTION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACT
Domestic Violence
Read moreFiled cases on behalf of our clients seeking protection orders and permanent injunctions against their abusers (physical and emotional).
Court reviewed the pleadings which included police reports and granted permanent orders hence protecting our clients from domestic abuse and violence.
PROTECTION OF FATHERS CONSENT
Father's Rights
Read moreA mother filed custody case where she wanted to dispense with the fathers consent. We vehemently defended our client - the father, and his right as a parent and his involvement in the childrens life despite having separeted from the mother. Our argument was hinged in Article 53 of the Constitution and section 31 and 32 of the Childrens Act. We argud that it was unlawful for the mother to deprive the children of their fathers love, identity and involvement. We urged the court to consider the best interest f the minors as spelled out inSection. 8 of the Children Act and the court agreed wit us.
The father's consent was not done away with.
Residency Visa
Permanent Residency
Read moreWe assited and guided a foreign client get Kenyan residency Visa in good time and without complication.
CONTRACT REVIEW AND DRAFTING
Contract
Read moreWe have succesfully drafted, reviewed and enforced commercial contracts.
COPYRIGHT REGISTRATION
Copyright
Read moreWe have succesfully advised on the protection of literary, artictic, musical and digital worls. We offered copyright regsitration assignment of rights, infringement advisory and dispute resolution advisory on unauthorised use of content.
TRADEMARK REGISTRATION
Trademark
Read moreWe have assisted clients in protecting their brand identity throught trademark searches, registration, renewals and enforcement. We have guided businesses in securing their names, logos and slogans and in addressing conflicts and potential infringement.
NOTARY AND AFFIDAVIT SERVICES
Affidavits & Statutory Declarations
Read moreWe are Notary Publics and Commissioners of Oath.
We draft affidavits and documents for commissioning and notarizing.
We notarize and commission documents for use in various situations, locally and internationally.
CERTIFIED TRUE COPIES
Certified True Copies
Read moreWe are licensed advocates and certify copies of original documents to authenticate their copies.
CONSENT TO TRAVEL FOR MINORS
Consent to Travel (Minors)
Read moreWe draft and authenticate the consent to travel needed by one parent to travel out of the country with the minors.
ESTATE PLANNING SERVICES - WILLS AND TRUSTS
Estate Planning
Read moreWe draft Wills and Codicils; Establish and register Family Trusts; and advise our clients and their families on how to protect their wealth and plan for a smooth transfer of assets accross generations. We advise on smooth family sucession structures.
We also represeent clients in probate and administration processes, ensuring compliance with the Law of Succession Act while minimizing disputes and delays.
Our approach is practical and personalized, designed to asafeguard assets, provide for dependants, and give clients peace of mind about the future.
LAND AND PROPERTY and REAL ESTATE
Conveyancing
Read moreWe have provided and continu to provide comprehensive conveyancing and real estate services to individuals, developers, lenders and investors.
Our work covers the purchase and sale of property, leases, mortgages, charges, and discharges, sectional titles, and property development structures.
We guide both local and foreign clients through the entire transaction process, from deep and comprehensive due diligence, to drafting of agreement and or review of the same, to completion ensuring proper registrations, risk mitigation, and timely executions.
We have also advised and handled residential and commercial transactions, complext land disputes and financing arrangements offering practical, detailed support to protect our clients property interests.