Services

1. CONVEYANCING AND PROPERTY LAW DIVISION

Kenya today is experiencing a construction boom due to the changing economic times. The projects are of an unprecedented scale. Our lawyers are well vast with the Property and Conveyancing Law. They possess a wealth of knowledge and experience in aspects of property law they can therefore face the challenges of such major projects.

We advice on property acquisition and development and further prepare the requisite instruments to necessitate the acquisition. We also prepare the necessary documentation for transfer of immovable properties and register Charges in favor of our clients. In addition, we provide advice on real estate matters and we litigate in respect of all property-related matters including expropriation matters.

In summary the areas of practice under this head include:

 

  • Real Estate acquisitions and sale of property
  • Construction contracts, project management, consultancy, agreements
  • Mortgages/charges
  • Land regulations governing acquisitions and sale of property
  • Land registries and allotments
  • Stamp duty
  • Change of land user

 

  • Due diligence and preparation of title search reports
  • Regulatory laws including those relating to licences and approvals
  • Property tax and other taxes on real estate
  • Preparation and registration of Transfers
  • Representation in Court of Alternative Dispute
  • Resolution incase of real estate
  • Preparation of Leases, Grants, Tenancy Agreements, Licenses and other contracts associated with real estate.

2. FAMILY LAW

On matters of family, family being the heart of our society, our group of advocates are equipped with vast knowledge in Family law matters. We represent clients undergoing divorce proceedings and judicial separation, custody of children and their support and adoption and general matters touching on Family Law.

PROBATE,SUCCESSION AND TRUSTS

Disposition of one’s property after death can preserve assets and benefit the surviving family members. Upon the death of the deceased persons debts are paid and his assets are distributed after his of her demise. At Njeri Gacheru Advocates we assist our clients in making wise decisions in their will and succession decisions that will benefit their family members. Succession can be simple or complex depending on the circumstances. The Attorneys at law in our firm advice and handle all types of succession matters to ensure that the deceased estate is preserved, including their assets and those of their families as well as reflecting their true wishes. In particular under probate and succession we deal with matters that include:-

• Wills

• Trusts

• Succession (probate administration)

• Power of Attorney, amongst others.

3. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW

This is an area of practice we specialize in, it involves aspects of law that include:- Includes various areas of intellectual property blending together to protect the rights of authors, performers, owners and businesses for their creative accomplishments. Patent, Trademarks and Copyrights These are rights to owning distinctive invention, design, emblem, picture, logo or wording. We focus on registering these Patent rights for our clients and undertake legal proceedings by litigating and/or Alternative Dispute Resolution when an Intellectual Property dispute arises and/or when there is infringement. Internet Law Involves domain disputes, copyrights, trademarks, breaching of licensing and privacy policies

4. LITIGATION AND ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Our Attorneys at Law provide specialized and quality legal advice on issues of litigation arising from various areas of the law. Litigation is an unpleasant experience and our lawyers constantly evaluate each case on its own merit. During evaluation, we look at realistic outcome prior and throughout the litigation process so as to ensure the best outcome for our client. Our lawyers are equipped with vast knowledge, experience and training to effectively attend to our client’s best interests. They are equipped with excellent investigative skills and are extremely resourceful in locating requisite evidence to solve claims.

Our practice areas include:-

  • Torts
  • Bankruptcy
  • Professional liability
  • Assessment of liability and wrongful arrest
  • Litigation in respect of negligence claims-personal and accidental injuries

Alternative Dispute Resolution is used to resolve conflicts out of court. Some of the resolution methods including negotiations and mediations help to avert a costly unproductive litigation process. Our team of lawyer’s posses the requisite experience to resolve complex Alternative Dispute Resolution issues and represent clients not only in Arbitration proceedings but also mediation to avoid public and lengthy battles.

The firm provides competent and experienced Civil Litigation services for its clients, accumulating considerable experience in the following practice areas: a) Commercial Litigation b) Insurance c) Intellectual Property d) Receiverships, Liquidation and other Insolvency Litigation e) Administrative Actions f) Arbitration and Contractual Disputes g) Tribunals h) Constitutional and Judicial Review Litigation i) Tort and Insurance Litigation j) Employment The firm always seek to give realistic advice and assessments as to litigation proceedings. We advise from the initial potential dispute situation, to negotiating and preventive stages, the start of the proceedings, trial and beyond. Given the delays and the state of the Kenyan courts, alternative dispute resolution is always considered and explored with our clients.

5. CORPORATE AND COMMERCIAL

The firm has considerable experience in the following areas.

  1. All forms of private and public company commercial work including: share sales, asset sales and joint venture agreements.
  2. Acting for Receivers of Companies and the Deposit Protection Fund.
  3. Commercial conveyancing in development of substantial and residential commercial projects.
  4. Negotiating Agreements with contractors involved in the development of commercial property

6. MEDIATION

Chaired mediation in land matters, family and succession in Nyeri, Nairobi and Embu