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Six Practice Areas. ThirtyFocus Areas.
HB Advocates is organized around a deliberate architecture - every client matter reaches the right depth of expertise, cross-functional insight, and strategic precision.
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Transaction Centre
Transactional Excellence.
Forward-looking advisory & transactional legal work - structuring deals, protecting assets, building compliant organisations.
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Transaction Centre
Transaction Centre
Transactional Excellence. Strategic Advisory.
Forward-looking, transactional, and advisory legal work - helping clients structure deals, protect assets, build compliant organisations, and navigate complex regulatory environments.
3 Practice Areas · 15 Focus Areas
Strategic counsel for every stage of your business journey - from formation to expansion, compliance to growth. We bring technical precision and commercial awareness to every mandate.
Focus Areas
Structuring and advising on complex banking and financial transactions
Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) regulatory compliance and licensing
Capital markets transactions including bonds, equities and securities
Project finance, syndicated lending and debt structuring
Fintech advisory - mobile money, digital banking, and payment systems regulation
Financial due diligence, loan documentation and security perfection
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts and business agreements
Supply chain, distribution, agency and franchise agreements
Trade finance and international commercial transactions (INCOTERMS, letters of credit)
Consumer protection compliance under the Consumer Protection Act
E-commerce and digital trade contracts
Commercial dispute advisory and pre-litigation resolution
Company formation, registration and structuring under the Companies Act 2015
Corporate governance frameworks - board charters, shareholder agreements, and policies
Mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and business combinations
Corporate restructuring, reorganization and turnaround advisory
Insolvency, liquidation, receivership and business rescue proceedings
Regulatory compliance audits and secretarial services
Compliance with Kenya's Data Protection Act 2019 and DPA regulations
Data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) and privacy audits
Drafting privacy policies, data processing agreements and consent frameworks
Cybersecurity legal advisory and incident response protocols
Artificial intelligence, blockchain and emerging technology legal frameworks
Cross-border data transfer compliance and international privacy law advisory
Corporate tax planning, structuring and optimization strategies
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) tax disputes, objections and appeals advisory
Transfer pricing compliance and documentation for multinational entities
Regulatory advisory across sector-specific authorities (CMA, CBK, CA, EPRA)
ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) compliance and reporting frameworks
Tax due diligence in mergers, acquisitions and investment transactions
Creating harmonious workplaces through comprehensive employment solutions that balance employer needs with employee rights - from contracts and compliance to restructuring and representation.
Focus Areas
Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, service agreements and consultancy arrangements
Developing HR policies, employee handbooks and workplace procedures
Disciplinary and grievance procedure design and compliance
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) compliance advisory
Employment Act 2007 compliance audits and risk assessments
Fixed-term, casual, and part-time employment regulatory compliance
Designing equitable and legally compliant pay structures and grading systems
NSSF and NHIF/SHIF compliance advisory
Affordable Housing Levy and other statutory deductions advisory
Work Injury Benefits Act (WIBA) compliance and claims management
Executive remuneration packages - stock options, bonuses and incentive plans
Employee share ownership plans (ESOPs) and long-term incentive schemes
Trade union recognition, registration and derecognition proceedings
Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) negotiations and implementation
Strike management, lockout advisory and dispute notification procedures
Employment & Labour Relations Court (ELRC) representation
Workplace mediation and conciliation before the Ministry of Labour
Industrial relations strategy and employer-employee relationship management
Work permit and special pass applications for foreign nationals in Kenya
Dependent passes and entry permits for expatriate families
East African Community (EAC) and regional protocol compliance for cross-border workers
Immigration compliance audits for organisations employing foreign nationals
Kenyan citizenship, permanent residency and naturalisation advisory
Global mobility policy development for multinational corporations
Redundancy and retrenchment processes under the Employment Act 2007
Severance pay calculations, negotiation and settlement agreements
Unfair dismissal defence and wrongful termination claims management
Organisational change management - restructuring, mergers and workforce integration
Post-employment restrictions - non-compete, non-solicitation and confidentiality clauses
Protecting your tangible and intangible assets with tailored solutions for real estate, intellectual property, and wealth preservation - across all asset classes.
Focus Areas
Trademark registration, prosecution and enforcement under the Trade Marks Act
Patent and utility model filing and protection with KIPI (Kenya Industrial Property Institute)
Copyright registration, licensing and infringement proceedings
Industrial design registration and protection
Domain name disputes, cybersquatting and online brand protection
IP due diligence in commercial transactions and technology licensing agreements
Residential and commercial property sale, purchase and transfer transactions
Off-plan property purchases, new developments and developer agreements
Property financing - mortgage documentation, discharge and refinancing
Lease negotiations for commercial, retail and industrial premises
Sectional properties, apartments and strata title transactions
Movable property security interests and chattel mortgage documentation
Land registration, title verification and due diligence under the Land Registration Act
Change of user, subdivision, amalgamation and extension of leases
Compulsory acquisition advisory and compensation negotiations with National Land Commission
Community land rights and ancestral land dispute resolution
Land development agreements - joint development, management and profit-sharing structures
National Land Commission and Land Court proceedings
Drafting wills, codicils and letters of wishes
Grant of probate and letters of administration proceedings
Disputed succession and contentious probate litigation
Family trust creation, administration and variation
Intestacy advisory and family settlement agreements
Cross-border succession involving foreign assets and multi-jurisdiction estates
Private wealth structuring for high-net-worth individuals and family offices
Asset protection strategies - holding company structures, foundations and trusts
Offshore wealth management and cross-border tax planning
Family constitutions, governance frameworks and wealth transition planning
Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements for wealth protection
Philanthropy and charitable foundation establishment and governance
Dispute resolution, advocacy, and regulatory representation - decisive results through ADR, litigation, or specialised tribunal proceedings.
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Resolution Centre
Resolution Centre
Decisive Resolution. Robust Advocacy.
Dispute resolution, advocacy, and regulatory representation - providing clients with decisive, results-oriented representation whether through alternative dispute resolution, courtroom litigation, or specialised tribunal proceedings.
3 Practice Areas · 15 Focus Areas
Efficient, cost-effective dispute resolution through mediation, arbitration, and negotiation - preserving relationships while achieving results outside of court.
Focus Areas
Domestic and international commercial arbitration under the Arbitration Act Cap 49
Institutional arbitration - Nairobi Centre for International Arbitration (NCIA) proceedings
Ad hoc arbitration proceedings including appointment of arbitrators
Multi-party and complex arbitration involving multiple jurisdictions
Enforcement and setting aside of arbitral awards under Kenyan courts
Arbitration clause drafting and dispute resolution agreement design
Court-annexed mediation as mandated by the Civil Procedure Rules 2010
Commercial mediation for business disputes, partnership disagreements and contractual conflicts
Family and succession mediation for estate and inheritance disputes
Cross-border and international mediation under UNCITRAL and Singapore Convention frameworks
Preparation and negotiation of mediation settlement agreements
Accreditation advisory and referral to accredited mediators
Strategic pre-litigation negotiation and settlement advisory
Commercial deal-making, renegotiation and dispute prevention strategies
Multi-party negotiation facilitation for complex commercial disputes
Debt renegotiation and restructuring negotiation with creditors
Government and public sector contract negotiation and dispute resolution
Preparation of negotiation strategies, term sheets and heads of agreement
Labour conciliation proceedings before the Ministry of Labour
Consumer dispute conciliation under the Consumer Protection Act
Environmental dispute conciliation before NEMA
Conciliation in regulated industries - energy, communications and financial services
Distinction advisory - when conciliation is more appropriate than mediation
Drafting conciliation agreements and consent orders
Community-based dispute resolution under Article 159(2)(c) of the Constitution of Kenya
Traditional and customary dispute resolution mechanisms - recognition and enforcement
Elders council and community tribunal proceedings advisory
AJS integration with formal court processes and hybrid resolution models
Land and family disputes resolved through recognised community structures
AJS policy advisory for public and private sector organisations
Aggressive courtroom advocacy across all legal domains when alternative resolution is not possible or preferable. We prepare comprehensively and argue forcefully.
Focus Areas
Commercial disputes involving contracts, transactions and business relationships
Civil claims between individuals and organisations in the High Court and Magistrates Courts
Debt recovery - demand letters, statutory notices, and enforcement of judgments
Injunctions, interim orders, and emergency reliefs in commercial matters
Banking and financial disputes including credit facility enforcement
Insurance litigation and professional liability claims
Constitutional petitions for violation of fundamental rights and freedoms
Judicial review of administrative decisions by government agencies and public bodies
Anti-corruption and economic crimes litigation before the ACEC Division
Public interest litigation and strategic impact litigation
Electoral disputes and constitutional interpretation matters
County government and devolution-related constitutional disputes
Defence representation in criminal proceedings from arrest to conclusion
Bail and bond applications, variation and review proceedings
Economic crimes, fraud, cyber-crime and financial offences defence
Corporate criminal liability and organisational defence
Pre-charge advisory, police interview representation and DPP engagement
Sentencing advocacy and mitigation
Unfair dismissal and wrongful termination claims before the ELRC
Discrimination, harassment and victimisation claims in the workplace
Divorce, judicial separation and matrimonial property disputes
Child custody, guardianship, maintenance and adoption proceedings
Domestic violence applications and protection orders
Succession disputes - contested probate and inheritance litigation
Appeals from the High Court, ELRC and Environment & Land Court to the Court of Appeal
Supreme Court petitions on matters of constitutional significance
Applications for certification of matters of general public importance
Judicial review of Court of Appeal decisions
Legal opinion and advice on appellate prospects and strategy
Preparation of comprehensive appellate records, briefs and oral submissions
Specialised representation before administrative tribunals and regulatory bodies across diverse industries and sectors - from competition law to environmental matters.
Focus Areas
Competition Tribunal - appeals against decisions of the Competition Authority of Kenya
Co-operatives Tribunal - disputes concerning co-operative society business and governance
Micro & Small Enterprises Tribunal - SME disputes and MSEA authority challenges
Financial Center Tribunal - appeals against Nairobi International Financial Centre Authority decisions
Standards Tribunal - appeals against Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) decisions
Tax Appeals Tribunal - challenges to Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) tax decisions
Business Premises Rent Tribunal - landlord and tenant disputes in commercial tenancies
Rent Restriction Tribunal - residential tenancy disputes and rent control matters
Land Acquisition Tribunal - appeals against National Land Commission compulsory acquisition decisions
National Environment Tribunal - appeals on environmental licences and NEMA orders
Water Appeals Board - challenges to Water Resources Authority and water services decisions
Environment & Land Court interface with tribunal proceedings
Energy & Petroleum Tribunal - appeals against EPRA decisions and energy sector disputes
National Civil Aviation Administrative Review Tribunal - Kenya Civil Aviation Authority appeals
Transport Licensing Appeal Board - NTSA licensing and transport regulatory disputes
Public Private Partnerships Petitions Committee - PPP procurement disputes and complaints
Regulatory compliance advisory before tribunal proceedings
Enforcement and implementation of tribunal orders and directions
Copyright Tribunal - disputes over copyright registration and Copyright Board decisions
Industrial Property Tribunal - appeals from KIPI Managing Director decisions on patents and trademarks
Communication & Multimedia Appeals Tribunal - Media Council and Communications Authority appeals
Online content, platform liability and digital media regulatory disputes
Domain name dispute resolution and cybersquatting proceedings
Technology sector licensing and regulatory compliance tribunal matters
Education Appeals Tribunal - appeals against County Education Board decisions
Legal Education Appeals Tribunal - Council of Legal Education decisions and appeals
Sports Disputes Tribunal - appeals from national sports organisations and anti-doping matters
Political Parties Disputes Tribunal - intra-party disputes and Registrar of Political Parties appeals
HIV & AIDS Tribunal - complaints under the HIV and AIDS Prevention & Control Act
Health and social sector regulatory compliance advisory
Our vision is to expand our practice areas and reach, with the ultimate goal to be a leader in the legal industry, recognized for our integrity, innovation, and a client-focused approach.