Amina Hassan

Background

Amina Hassan is an Associate at OLM Law Advocates LLP, advising clients on dispute resolution, intellectual property, and immigration law. She represents clients in commercial litigation before the High Court and the Court of Appeal, and in arbitration proceedings under domestic and international rules.

Amina brings a sharp analytical mind to complex legal questions and a particular interest in the intersection of technology, IP, and digital commerce. She advises brand owners on trademark strategy and enforcement in Kenya and across the East African region, and assists companies and foreign nationals with immigration and work authorisation matters.

Areas of Practice

• Dispute Resolution & Commercial Litigation
• Intellectual Property (Trademarks, Copyright)
• Immigration & Work Permits
• Arbitration & ADR
• Technology & Digital Commerce

Professional Experience

Amina’s experience spans contentious and advisory matters across her practice areas:

• Representing clients in High Court commercial litigation, including contract disputes, injunctive proceedings, and debt recovery actions.
• Assisting with preparation of arbitration pleadings, witness statements, and legal arguments in domestic arbitrations administered under the NCIA and other institutional rules.
• Prosecuting trademark applications before the Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI), responding to examination reports, and managing trademark portfolios for local and international brand owners.
• Advising clients on copyright ownership, licensing, and enforcement, including takedown procedures for online infringement.
• Managing work permit and special pass applications for foreign nationals, including Class G (Business) permits, Class M (Special) permits, and investor residence permits under the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act.
• Advising technology companies on data protection compliance under the Data Protection Act 2019 and the regulations issued by the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner.