We treat our
clients like family
We are wholly client orientated and provide top-tier legal services at competitive pricing.
Corporate and Commercial Law
We have expertise in various aspects of company law, corporate finance and company management issues. Our lawyers have experience starting with negotiation of various transactions to the whole process of drafting and review of various forms of commercial agreements.
Some of the specific services that we offer in this area include:
- We advise clients on corporate law related matters including incorporation of various types of companies and set up and registration of other entities such as partnerships and trusts;
- Company/business registration, administration and organisation of a business;
- Sale of shares and businesses, mergers, acquisitions, insolvency, takeovers and joint ventures;
- Preparation (negotiation, drafting and review) of commercial agreements and contracts;
- Advisory, research and rendering legal opinion on various commercial related topics.
Criminal & Civil Litigation
CRIMINAL LITIGATION
At our Firm, when handling Criminal matters, we understand that the outcome of the case is very important and of a lot of consequence to our clients. We have therefore made it part and parcel of our practice that in every matter we handle, we do it with a lot of care and commitment because we care for our clients. We listen to what our clients have to say and formulate a strategy with the client based on our experience.
Our focus drives the quality of our work to provide our clients with the very best opportunity of success.
If you are asked to attend a police station or other venue to be interviewed under caution, we will assist you in preparing for the interview. One of our advocates will attend the interview with you and ensure that your rights and freedoms are properly protected throughout the interview.
A decision to prosecute can be avoided if the police or other prosecuting authority know more about you and the real circumstances behind what happened. Wherever possible, we will bring important factors about you and your case to the attention of those authorities by preparing detailed submissions.
If you are required to go to Court then we will fully familiarize you with the process in advance and provide you with representation. If your case proceeds to a trial, you will be allocated an experienced advocate to analyze the evidence and help you prepare your case, however large or small. We recognize the importance of preparation for every hearing and we have genuine expertise in the disclosure process. We care about the success of your case as much as you do.
CIVIL LITIGATION
It does not matter if our client is bringing a claim or defending, our experienced team are able to offer advice to get them through the process as swiftly and simply as possible.
The resolution of civil disputes between parties can be managed by mediation as well as litigation. Seeking a cost effective outcome to any particular problem is our primary consideration. Concise and early tactical analysis holds the key to success and quality pre-action correspondence provides leverage in negotiations. Litigation is conducted within a complex framework of rules setting down law and procedure. We provide immediate comprehensive advice upon a full range of litigation matters which include:
- Family Law,
- Defamation,
- Bankruptcy,
- Consumer Rights,
- Tort,
- Contractual Disputes,
- Tenant and Landlord Disputes,
- Boundary Disputes.
Restructuring & Insolvency
Come to us whether you are considering a new financing, refinancing options, or a restructuring of debt so that our firm can anticipate your needs and those of your financing.
- We advise on innovative lending instruments based on the unique circumstances of your business. We also prepare guarantees and security agreements such as charges on receivables; other movable property and land.
- We have specialist expertise on how to navigate distressed debt; inter-lender agreements among others.
- We also advise and implement innovative solutions in the area of insolvency of companies whereby insolvent companies can use insolvency laws to gain breathing room from creditors and viable ways to restructure and administer the insolvent company back to health.
- The insolvency process has useful mechanisms that debtor companies can use to gain some relief from a distressed loan book and we show our clients how.
Conveyancing & Real Estate
Our practice in the area of Conveyancing and Real Estate involves handling a wide range of conveyancing and real estate related transactions, from the inception of an idea or project to the end and providing appropriate legal solutions every step of the way.
Some of the specific legal services and solutions that we offer in our Conveyancing and Real Estate include:
- Conducting due diligence on properties and entities involved in property transactions;
- Supporting our clients with negotiations at various levels of the transaction;
- Obtaining necessary approvals and licences on behalf of our clients;
- Preparation and/or review of all documents relating to the acquisition and development of commercial and residential properties such as Letters of Offer, Leases, Licenses etc;
- Negotiation and preparation of lease documentation for office space and residential properties;
- Drafting and review of lending and security documentation such as charges and mortgages where the transaction requires financing;
- Setting up management companies and development of related estate rules and regulations.
Alternative Dispute Resolution(ADR)
At K.K KATISYA &CO. AVOCATES, we have a group of specialized personnel who are equipped with knowledge and skills to handle matters not only in litigation but also in the alternative forms of dispute resolution. We guide our clients through the processes of Negotiation, Mediation, Conciliation and Arbitration and ensure that our clients get an amicable solution to whatever matter they have.
Legal & Legislative Drafting
At our Firm, we offer legislative drafting solutions to both the National and county governments in relation to the following matters:
Intellectual Property
At the firm our Intellectual Property lawyers help our clients secure and enforce legal rights to their: inventions, designs, and artwork. We also assist our clients to;
- Establish and protect intellectual capital;
- License inventions;
- Transfer proprietary technology;
- Draft licensing agreements;
- Negotiate settlements;
- Conduct IP asset due diligence.
- Advising on enforcement of anti-counterfeiting measures and brand protection.
- Trademarks;
- Copyrights;
- Patents;
- Trade Secrets;
- Licenses; and
- Unfair Competition.
The firm’s work portfolio in Intellectual Property Law involves: