Expertise
Employment
A.B. Patel & Patel primarily advises employers. The legal services provided are broadly based on Employment Law issues (including drafting of contracts), contentious and non-contentious. We advise corporate clients on employment policies and HR procedures.
Notable Transactions
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Whilst the firm has advised on a number of employment and compliance matters, including collective bargaining agreements, a few of the larger briefs are:-
- Advised Spedag Interfreight (K) Limited on its employment contracts, collective bargaining agreements and restructuring of its employee set up.
- Acted for Kenfreight (EA) Limited on a contracted dispute with a senior staff. The case was argued at the Supreme Court.
- Previously advised on and continues to appear in matters involving employment and pension disputes and has in the past successfully represented the Kenya Ports Authority in litigation both in the High Court as well as the Supreme Court on litigation arising out of the dismissal of 38 employees.
- Currently representing a leading logistics service provider in a large claim arising out of an employment dispute and the matter is presently pending before the Supreme Court.
Expertise
Commercial Practice
Banking & Finance
The firm has an established banking and finance practice. The changing landscape of doing business in Kenya and in the region, requires the banking...
Competition Law
Every large Kenyan and cross-border commercial transaction, merger or acquisition transaction requires a firm to consider the implications and applicability of...
Real Estate
A.B. Patel & Patel has in recent years undertaken complex property transactions. The firm offers its clients solutions to every transaction to suit the most tax efficient structure...
Employment
A.B. Patel & Patel primarily advises employers. The legal services provided are broadly based on Employment Law issues (including drafting of contracts), contentious and non-contentious. We advise corporate clients on...
Joint Ventures, Mergers & Acquisitions & Private Equity
The firm has acted in a number of Mergers & Acquisition transactions not only as lead advisors but also as part of a team...
Private Client
The foundations of the firm are built on private client practice, which has since grown to represent high net worth individuals. The firm advices private clients on estate...
Shipping & Logistics
A.B. Patel & Patel has for some time advised the principal port operator in Kenya on a host of commercial issues and transactions. The firm has been engaged on advising on...