Trade & Investment Advisory and Regional Integration

More recently, the Firm has ventured into the area of International Trade &Investment Law through our special arm, Trade and Economic Law Consultants. Two of our team members bring unparalleled experience in this specialized area of law having worked with the Rules and Legal Divisions of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva. As global markets integrate and cross-border trade spurs, it is important that you are ahead of your game. Whether you are investing in Kenya or abroad, we advise you on the legal and regulatory requirements of international trade and investment.

Additionally, by tapping into our international networks, we facilitate your cross-border activities for you, enabling you to access otherwise difficult markets and gain value. In this respect, we have the following experience: 

  1. Advised a developing country on structuring its special economic zones legal regime and its international investment law commitments;

  2. Undertook research for an international think-tank on termination of Bilateral Investment Treaties and alternatives for least developed countries;

  3. Drafted and negotiated contracts for cross-border transactions for the import and export of products and equipment to and from Kenya, and thereupon advised and structured letters of credit for payments; and

  4. Acted for a company in the export of meat to the Middle East region of Dubai, Saudi Arabia, including advising on compliance with international standards for the export of products.