Litigation is the process of taking a dispute to a court of law. If parties cannot agree between themselves about the fair and proper outcome of a dispute they will present their respective cases to a court for its judgment.
a) Commercial Litigation
The firm mainly specializes in the Prosecution an Defense of commercial matters, and in so doing has put in place the following in the interest of our esteemed clients: –
- Initiating mechanisms in order to undertake suitable and effective action to obtain injunctions, have them discharged and to place caveats and obtain orders of prohibition as the circumstances dictate.
- Creating a conducive working relationship with the courts at all times.
- Thorough preparation of cases before hearing.
- Extensive research in the various fields of law.
- Keeping our clients posted on the status of their files at different times.
b) Accident Claims
We take up accident claims on behalf of both companies as employers or their insurers, and either prosecute or defend, as the case may be.
In handling matters of this nature, we deal either directly with the Company or with the insurance company.
c) Employment and Labour law
Various statutes and case law on employment regulate the relationship between the employer and the employee in Kenya.
We have dealt with suits for malicious prosecution, libel and slander, which come as a result of suits for wrongful termination and also suits relating to industrial accidents, whereby employees sue the employer for injuries sustained while at work.
A complex set of rights and obligations with sources in contract, the common law, custom and practice jurisdiction ensures equity for both parties.
In particular, minimum standards relating to the employment conditions (often differentiated by industry, trade, occupations and area) are the subject of legislation. Therefore, in order to manage and minimize liability, we offer general client advice on the following:-