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Global Legal Insights – Litigation & Dispute Resolution 2024 OLM Law Advocates LLP is pleased to be part of the 13th edition of the Global Legal Insights – Litigation & Dispute Resolution 2024, a prestigious publication by the Global Legal Group. In this edition covering 19 jurisdictions, our partners John Maina and Kenneth Likoko authored the chapter on Kenya’s dispute resolution laws and regulations. […]
Understanding Redundancy: A Snapshot of Redundancy Law in Kenya In recent times, many organizations have found themselves in difficult situations, often leading to the tough decision of declaring some or all of their employees redundant. While these decisions may be necessary for the survival of businesses, they can wreak havoc on the lives of the […]
Navigating the Digital Nomad (Class N) Permit in Kenya In today’s global landscape, many individuals are embracing the opportunity to work remotely from various parts of the world, often referred to as digital nomadism. For those interested in making Kenya their next temporary home while continuing their work abroad, the Class N Permit for Digital […]
Kenya Court of Appeal Confirms VAT on Commercial Property Sales: Clarity at Last for Developers and Lenders Introduction: In a landmark decision with far-reaching implications for the real estate and banking sectors in Kenya, the Court of Appeal has ruled that the sale of commercial properties is subject to VAT under the Value Added Tax […]
Trademark Disputes Comparative Guide – Kenya OLM Law Advocates LLP is pleased to be part of the Trademark Disputes Comparative Guide – Kenya Chapter, a publication by Mondaq. In this edition covering eight jurisdictions, our partners John Maina and Kenneth Likoko authored the chapter on trademark disputes. The Guide examines the different kinds of trademark disputes, […]
Understanding Labor Law in Kenya: A Guide for Successful Compliance Labor law in Kenya forms the cornerstone of employer-employee relationships, establishing crucial frameworks that govern workplace interactions and protect both parties’ rights. For businesses operating in Kenya, understanding and complying with these laws is a fundamental aspect of successful operations. The Employment Act of 2007 […]
OLM Law and Kenya Go Visas Collaboration Helps Travelers OLM Law and Kenya Go Visas recently announced a collaboration aimed at improving the travel experience for visitors to Kenya. The partnership brings together the OLM Law’s expertise in Kenyan immigration law with the specialized knowledge of Kenya Go Visas in the travel and visa application […]
Registration of Trademarks in Kenya Trademarks are increasingly gaining significance in Kenya. In this note, we briefly look at what constitutes trademarks and how they can be protected. The Trademark Act, Chapter 506 of the Laws of Kenya (“the Act”), regulates the registration, commercialization, and enforcement of trademarks in Kenya. The institution that handles trademark […]
Maritime Fraud Cargo Theft in Kenya The Fraudulent Scheme Since early 2020, a unique type of maritime fraud has entrenched itself at the Port of Mombasa, Kenya. With some slight variations, the maritime fraudulent scheme plays out as follows: A fraudster identifies a manufacturing or retail company (hereafter, “the Shipper”) with an international presence and […]
High Court Grants Tax Reprieve to Issuing Banks on Interchange Fees On 17 February 2023, the High Court at Nairobi allowed Civil Appeal No. E127 of 2020: Commissioner of Domestic Taxes versus Bank of Africa Limited upholding the finding of the Tax Appeals Tribunal that VAT is not payable on interchange fees received by issuing banks (i.e., […]