OUR AREAS OF PRACTICE
Satisfaction guaranteed Various areas of Practice

TAX LAW

The firm advises clients on all aspects of Tax law.

Obore & Co Advocates provides commercially focused tax advice and tax services to a wide range of Clients who operate in all sectors of the economy. This involves devising tax-efficient strategies for multinational and domestic based clients in diverse business situations, including mergers and acquisitions, takeovers and corporate restructures

For new businesses and entrants in to the Kenyan market, our team can advise on the best choice of entity to operate with, giving tax advantages and limitations for each entity.

We have expertise in dispute resolution and litigation, and are able to competently provide tax dispute resolution through representation, while also negotiating with KRA, in the courts and in the Tax Tribunal. We can competently challenge assessments and administrative decisions of KRA through judicial review. 

Employment and Labour Law

We provide comprehensive advisory and legal opinions covering various aspects of labor and employment laws in Kenya. This includes but is not limited to issues such as collective bargaining agreements (CBA), unfair and wrongful dismissal, work injury benefits, occupational health and safety management, proceedings in the Industrial Court of Kenya, non-solicitation clauses, redundancies, employment rights, restrictive covenants, reorganization and restructuring, employment policies, discrimination, and pensions.

Our services extend to the review and preparation of employment-related documents, such as employment contracts, human resource policies and manuals, staff handbooks, transfer and separation documents. We offer guidance to employers on managing human resource matters during events like restructuring, the establishment of employee share ownership plans/schemes (ESOPs), retirement benefits, and employee training regarding their rights and obligations. Additionally, we conduct compliance audits to ensure adherence to labor and employment laws.

Imigration Law

At Obore & Company Advocates, we specialize in providing end-to-end transactional processing for a spectrum of immigration services. With an unwavering commitment to excellence, we empower our clients to navigate the intricate landscape of immigration law with ease and confidence.

Our Services:

  • Work Permits: Facilitating the acquisition of work permits for clients, ensuring a smooth entry into the professional sphere in Kenya.
  • Visas: Streamlining the visa application process, making international travel hassle-free for our clients.
  • Alien Cards: Assisting clients in obtaining Alien Cards, essential for their legal status and seamless integration into Kenyan society.
  • Residence Permits: Navigating the complexities of residence permits to ensure clients establish a secure and lawful residence in Kenya.
  • Contract Advisory: Offering expert advice on both consultancy and employment contracts for expatriates, tailored to their unique needs.
  • Tax Consultation: Providing guidance on income tax liability in Kenya, ensuring expatriates remain compliant with local regulations.

Citizenship Applications: Our expertise extends to the meticulous preparation of citizenship applications, including:

  • Citizenship by Marriage: Assisting clients in obtaining Kenyan citizenship through marriage.
  • Citizenship by Long Period of Residence: Guiding individuals on the path to Kenyan citizenship based on a significant duration of residence.
  • Dual Citizenship Services: We facilitate the seamless acquisition of Kenyan citizenship or registration as dual citizens, allowing individuals to enjoy the privileges of citizenship in Kenya and another country.

Refugee and Asylum Support: Navigating immigration challenges related to refugee or asylum status in Kenya and the wider East Africa region, we provide comprehensive assistance to those in need.

Choose us for a trusted partner in your immigration journey. Our team is dedicated to ensuring your experience is not only legally sound but also efficient, transparent, and tailored to your unique circumstances. Your seamless immigration experience begins with us.

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Our team has a wealth of experience in all forms of dispute resolution, including litigation, arbitration, and mediation. We work closely with our clients to understand their business needs and objectives, and we tailor our approach to meet their specific requirements. We believe that early intervention and a proactive approach can help avoid lengthy and costly litigation, and we strive to resolve disputes as efficiently and effectively as possible.

Disputes are a fact of modern life. Understanding and dealing with a dispute in a professional and commercial way has never been more important. Being involved in a dispute can be a stressful, time consuming and expensive experience, and we work with our clients to take on the strain.

Our Dispute Resolution team is recognized for its expertise in the legal directories. We have a proven track record of acting successfully in high profile, high value and complex litigation, particularly in times of crisis for our clients. We are experienced in taking proactive steps on an urgent basis, such as by dealing with injunctions, and renowned for acting in cases involving serious allegations of wrongdoing and fraud

CORPORATE & COMMERCIAL SERVICES

We advise in relation to corporate transactions, banking, financing, commercial contracts and on all aspects of running and growing a business in Kenya. Our Team combines strong technical expertise with a track record in delivering flexible and creative solutions for our clients. Put simply, we understand the important relationship between the legal and commercial aspects of a business.

Our lawyers support leading enterprises, from emerging growth companies to multinationals. We also act for venture capitalists, private equity firms, investment managers and financial institutions. From Mergers & Acquisitions, joint ventures and public equity to corporate governance, reorganizations and debt offerings, we help you manage your transactions toward a successful outcome.

At Obore & Company Advocates We will support you with commercial advice on all aspects of running your business and on your relationships with customers and suppliers, and we can draft all those contracts which you require. In particular, we advise on intellectual property, branding, data protection, agency and distribution arrangements, sponsorship, and franchising. Read more about how our commercial advice may assist you.

CONVEYANCING & LAND LAW

Obore & Company Advocates have a dedicated team of conveyancing lawyers and advisers. We advise on all matters relating to land law and conveyancing including commercial and residential conveyance, land acquisition and transfers, development of commercial and residential complexes (including flats and housing estates), joint ventures in real estate development, property finance, environmental and planning matters, extension of government leases, subdivision and amalgamation.

FAMILY & DIVORCE

The beginning and end to a family relationship brings emotional and financial challenges. We are compassionate and creative in our approach. We listen and provide a clear strategy to achieve the best outcome for you and your family. Obore & Company Advocates appreciate that the breakdown of a marriage or relationship can be one of the most traumatic events in a person’s life.

Our lawyers will help you through these troubling times with the most affordable legal services possible.

Our Advocates handle family matters with diligence, confidentiality and experience. We advise, settle and litigate on separation, divorces, custody, guardianship, adoption, division and ownership of matrimonial assets. Family and spousal maintenances and any family related matters.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW

Obore & Company Advocates advises clients on all aspects of the creation, exploitation and enforcement of intellectual property rights in Tanzania, including assisting individuals and corporations to assert ownership of their assets using trademarks, copyrights, patents, licensing agreements, among others, domestically and regionally.

We handle protection of Trademarks, Patents, Industrial Designs, as well as Copyrights and their neighboring rights.

Our lawyers provide both litigation-related (contentious) and strategic Intellectual Property rights advice to a wide range of industry sectors, helping clients from emerging technology and pharmaceutical companies to established banks and financial institutions achieve their objectives wherever they do business.

PROBATE & ESTATE PLANNING

The probate law in Kenya is relatively complex. If you draw up your own Will there is a real risk that you may not sign the Will in accordance with the law, also you may unwittingly use language that will misinterpret your intentions. This can cause more problems than no Will at all.

We advise a broad range of clients on their duties and obligations as trustees, executors or beneficiaries and assist individuals and institutions, whether as personal representatives or beneficiaries, with the practical arrangements that are necessary.

Our Advocates help you to clarify your own ideas, and address all the eventualities that your Will needs to cater for.

We are here to serve you with Professional Legal support

We have dedicated experience and professional lawyers and staff in the various areas of our practice, feel free to get in touch with us and we will walk together through all your legal needs.

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