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Coronavirus: 4 Focus Areas for In-House Counsel
March 16, 2020/

A lot has happened since last Friday. Kenya has not only confirmed its first coronavirus case but also, taken steep measures to contain the spread of the virus. The President of the Republic recommended remote work policies as one of the control measures. Globally, the coronavirus outbreak has caused fear, panic, and pandemonium and created an environment ripe for compliance breaches. As in-house counsel, be on the lookout and safeguard…

How In-House Counsel can Protect Company Trade Secrets
March 14, 2020/

Trade secrets differ from other forms of Intellectual property (“IP”) in that the mode of their protection is not codified under Kenyan law. This does not mean that they are not important. In fact, if well protected, trade secrets can give an organisation a distinctive competitive advantage. This article considers ways in which in-house counsels can drive the trade secret protection agenda in their organisations. WHAT IS A TRADE SECRET?…

Beginner’s Guide to Commercial Leases in Kenya
November 8, 2018/

Introduction The global digital economy has made it very easy to start and run businesses. All you need is a computer, internet connection and a great idea. Most start-up entrepreneurs opt to set-up online businesses due to the easy set-up procedures and low operating and maintenance costs. However, as the business expands it may become necessary to set-up a physical office for effective coordination of operations. If your business needs…

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Coronavirus: 4 Focus Areas for In-House Counsel

A lot has happened since last Friday. Kenya has not only confirmed its first coronavirus case but also, taken steep measures to contain the spread of the virus. The President..

Mutie Advocates is a full service compliance law firm

How In-House Counsel can Protect Company Trade Secrets

Trade secrets differ from other forms of Intellectual property (“IP”) in that the mode of their protection is not codified under Kenyan law. This does not mean that they are..

Mutie Advocates is a full service compliance law firm

Beginner’s Guide to Commercial Leases in Kenya

Introduction The global digital economy has made it very easy to start and run businesses. All you need is a computer, internet connection and a great idea. Most start-up entrepreneurs..