Our Clients in diverse industries require specialised legal advice and services in all aspects of their respective businesses. In todays corporate world the endless potential liabilities and distinct company objectives must be addressed in every field, be it company incorporation, corporate structuring and governance, applications for licences, registration of a variety of new enterprises, compliance, negotiation and preparation of contracts, employment, finance, guarantees, health and safety, asset purchase, mergers and acquisitions, and so on. Our team of experienced Advocates and Consultants endeavour to provide exemplary services and ensure our Clients' are made aware of all available options and potential risks when receiving legal opinions tailored to tackle their specific needs and goals.

At Aamir Zahid & Company Advocates, we provide expert legal services to foreign investors looking to establish or expand their businesses in Kenya. Our experienced team offers comprehensive support in navigating Kenya's immigration and corporate laws, with a focus on obtaining investor permits, work permits, corporate structuring, and company registration.

In recent years our firm has noted that several Clients have had issues regarding compliance and claims made against them by Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). Our team of Advocates represent Clients and provide technical advice and expertise in administrative proceedings, private settlement negotiations or litigation related to these disputes which are fast becoming prevalent in today's business world. To avoid tax issues and ensure compliance our consultants aid our Clients in identifying potential tax exposures and advice them on appropriate legal options to mitigate and limit the same and further enable our Clients to determine the most tax-efficient manner of continuing ongoing business operations.

The broad classification of Constitutional and Administrative law often encompasses government regulation, procedures, enforcement, legislation, rulemaking, and adjudication. We assist individuals orcorporations in understanding, applying for permits and complying with legal requirements. In some cases we assist our Clients in challenging the relevant authorities when a governmental action negatively and unfairly impacts an individual or business. Our advocates have dealt with numerous matters in this field including land use, trade, tax, environmental protection, immigration, and employment.

Employers and Employees alike need to be more aware of the procedures, regulations, requirements, duties and potential liabilities regarding their specific industry. Regulations governing the way employees are hired, managed, disciplined, and terminated are complex and constantly evolving. These laws affect companies differently depending on size, industry, and workforce makeup. Businesses must ensure that employment policies, training programs, and everyday practices are in compliance or they may risk crippling lawsuits. Our team of experienced Advocates and Consultants emphasise preventive counselling to minimise liability and potential business interruption for employers. Employment law audits are frequently utilised to expose problem areas before they become legal nightmares. Despite the best efforts of conscientious employers to comply with the law and to treat employees fairly, lawsuits can occur. Such suits present problems such as the wasteof management's time and resources which can interfere with productive, efficient business operation. This ever-increasing scope of employment litigation is constantly evolving, and it is imperative that employers keep up to date with recommended procedures and requirements to prevent unnecessary exposure.

Trademark law encompasses the protection and enforcement of words, symbols, or phrases used to identify the source of a particular product or service. Kenya is party to the Madrid Protocol and therefore allows trademark owners to claim exclusive rights to use and register all protectable marks in several jurisdictions simultaneously. Protecting and enforcing trademarks is critical to the success of any company. Trademarks allow consumers to distinguish a company's products and services from those of its competitors, and also serve as indicatorsof the quality of such products and services. Indeed, many companies' trademark portfolios constitute the majority of the value of their businesses. Our team provides comprehensive services from advising Clients on what symbols, words or phrases qualify for protection, to performing official searches and ultimately registering the Clients' desired trademarks.

The preparation of clear and concise final Wills and Testaments has proven to be vital in ensuring an individual's wishes are actualised after their passing. It has been increasingly apparent that minor inconsistencies or the failure to capture all involved parties has led to decades long litigation where the assets are usually frozen and the rightful heirs are deprived of the assets rightfully bequeathed upon them. Our team conducts a detailed and exhaustive interview with each Client before the preparation of any Will or Registration of any Trust to ensure that the Client understands the implications of their wishes and all potential risks or obstacles are carefully addressed. This necessary precaution guarantees that the wishes of the Client are unambiguously captured without any room for misinterpretation or mischief.

Probate is the term for a legal process in which a Will is reviewed to determine whether it is valid and authentic by the relevant Court. Probate also refers to the general administering of a deceased person's Will or the estate of a deceased person without a Will. After an asset-holder dies, the Court appoints either an executor named in the Will or an administrator (if there is no Will) to administer the process of probate. This involves collecting the assets of adeceased person to pay any liabilities from the deceased person's estate, and to distribute the assets to the rightful beneficiaries. Our Advocates advise our Clients, represent their interests in the matter and assist them in interpreting the Wills and related documents as well as filing the necessary documentation in Court. Due to the sensitive nature of such matters, it is imperative for Advocates to wak the Client through every step from making applications and submitting evidence to Court, to representing their interests, to obtaining orders and finally executing the same.

Due to the arduous nature of litigation in Kenya, relatively small disputes may be left at the back of the queue and result in time-consuming Court processes which often bring projects or contractual services to a standstill, costing both parties dearly until the dispute is resolved. As a result, the majority of contracts across most industries include provisions for Mediation and Arbitration. This is to avoid time-consuming litigation, by referring the matter to mediation where the parties negotiate a settlement in good faith with the assistance of a mediator. Our team ensures that any agreement reached has been captured in writing as per the terms agreed upon by the parties and that our Client is not exposed to any concealed consequences. Should mediation fail within the allocated time, these disputes are often forwarded for Arbitration, where the parties involved submit their respective cases before the appointed Arbitrator. In such cases, as the Arbitrator's decision is considered binding (in the majority of matters), it is advisable to have an Advocate confirm the position of the Client's case, consider the terms of the agreement, the action of the offending party and the likely consequences of any alleged breach. Our Advocates review the strengths and weaknesses of a Client's claim and subsequently canvas the Client's argument emphasizing the strengths of their cases and strive to gain judgment in our Clients favour.