A A Abdiwali & Co.Advocates · Nairobi · Egypt · UAE
Practice Areas

A full spectrum of legal services.

Interconnected practices designed to meet the diverse and evolving needs of our clients, delivering holistic solutions to complex legal challenges.

I

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Robust representation before courts, tribunals and arbitral panels, alongside mediation and negotiated settlement.

Commercial Litigation

Contract, shareholder and business disputes before the High Court and Court of Appeal.

Constitutional & Judicial Review

Petitions and judicial review of decisions by public bodies.

Arbitration

Domestic and international arbitration, including investor–state proceedings.

Mediation & Negotiation

Resolving disputes quickly, confidentially and cost-effectively.

II

Corporate & Commercial

Legal guidance for business formation, contract drafting, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance and regulatory compliance.

Business Formation

Choosing the right vehicle, incorporation and registration.

Contract Drafting & Negotiation

Commercial agreements that protect your interests.

Regulatory Compliance

Navigating sector regulation and licensing requirements.

Commercial Advisory

Day-to-day legal support for growing enterprises.

III

Corporate Governance

Board advisory, legal and governance audits, policy drafting and compliance frameworks for public and private entities.

Legal & Governance Audits

Independent audits for state corporations and private boards.

Board Advisory

Advising directors on their duties and responsibilities.

Policy Drafting

Board charters, codes of conduct and internal policies.

Pension Scheme Governance

Policies and compliance for retirement benefits schemes.

IV

Mergers & Acquisitions

Due diligence, deal structuring, negotiation and regulatory approvals for transactions of every scale.

Legal Due Diligence

Thorough review of targets before you commit.

Deal Structuring

Structures that balance risk, tax and control.

Transaction Documents

Share and asset purchase agreements and joint ventures.

Regulatory Approvals

Competition and sector approvals for completion.

V

Tax Law

Strategic tax planning, compliance and dispute resolution, including customs and revenue administration matters.

Tax Planning

Structuring transactions and operations to minimise liability lawfully.

Tax Disputes

Objections, Tax Appeals Tribunal and High Court proceedings.

Customs Matters

Customs classification, valuation and enforcement.

Compliance Reviews

Health checks on VAT, PAYE and corporate tax obligations.

VI

Real Estate & Property

Expert guidance in property transactions, leases, land use and property development.

Conveyancing

Sale, transfer and charge of property with full due diligence.

Leases

Drafting and reviewing residential and commercial leases.

Property Development

Joint ventures, approvals and off-plan sales.

Land Disputes

Boundary, ownership and title disputes.

VII

Employment Law

Guidance on labour laws, employment contracts, HR policy and workplace disputes.

Employment Contracts

Contracts compliant with Kenyan labour law.

HR Policies

Handbooks, disciplinary and grievance procedures.

Workplace Disputes

Representation before the Employment and Labour Relations Court.

VIII

Family Law

Compassionate support for succession, children and divorce matters.

Divorce & Separation

Including the division of matrimonial property.

Children Matters

Custody, access and maintenance.

Succession

Islamic and statutory succession matters.

IX

Estate Planning

Comprehensive estate planning through wills, trusts and probate administration.

Wills

Clear, legally sound wills that reflect your wishes.

Trusts

Structures that protect assets for future generations.

Probate & Administration

Grants of probate and lawful distribution of estates.

X

Immigration Law

Expert assistance with visas, work permits, residency and citizenship matters.

Work Permits

Applications and renewals for foreign professionals.

Residency

Permanent residence and dependant passes.

Citizenship

Applications and related appeals.

XI

Intellectual Property

Protection for patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets.

Trademarks

Searches, registration and enforcement.

Copyright

Protecting creative and software works.

Licensing

Licences, franchising and technology transfer.

XII

Environmental Law

Guidance on environmental regulation, impact assessment and compliance.

Environmental Compliance

Licensing and compliance with NEMA requirements.

Impact Assessments

Legal review of EIA processes and approvals.

Natural Resources

Regulatory review, including fisheries-sector legislation.