D N Munene & Co. Advocates is a corporate and commercial law firm based in Nairobi offering diverse legal services to both individuals and corporate entities.
We are driven by our core values of:
Our clients include fintech companies, real estate companies, charitable organizations, medium and high net worth individuals, consultancy firms, medical companies and practitioners, consumer goods companies, amongst several others.
We cater to the diverse needs of corporate and individual clients navigating the complexities of modern business. We offer a spectrum of services designed to safeguard the interests of our clients in every business transaction and negotiation.
We endeavour to draft precise legal commercial contracts and deliver insightful counsel during client consultations. From multinational corporations to burgeoning startups, each client benefits from bespoke legal solutions tailored to their unique challenges and ambitions in every area of business.
We have deep expertise in real estate law, offering strategic guidance to a diverse clientele that includes buyers, developers, investors, lenders, landlords and tenants.
We have acted for clients across the full spectrum of real estate matters. From the inception of a real estate project through to its completion, we excel in navigating the complexities of property law, guiding clients through due diligence processes, negotiating purchase agreements, and facilitating smooth closings.
We navigate the intricate world of corporate governance and corporate compliance under this practice area advising on legal, statutory and regulatory standards and requirements for corporate compliance and corporate governance.
We also provide company secretarial services to a variety of clients, ensuring up to date corporate filings for our clients, advising on various entity formations, advising on structuring and re-organization of those entities, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions and all other related corporate law matters.
We advise clients on intellectual property rights across diverse industries, including technology, media, entertainment, ecommerce and consumer goods.
We offer advice on all aspects of intellectual property law from the protection, registration and maintenance of intellectual property to licensing and exploitation of intellectual property rights. We adeptly navigate the intricacies of trademark, copyright and trade secret law, guiding clients through the intricate process of securing and protecting their intellectual property rights.
Confidentiality, privacy and data security are paramount concerns in the age of online commerce and as such we have advised a variety of clients on compliance with data protection laws, drafting privacy policies, and the legal requirements for implementing robust data security measures to safeguard sensitive consumer information and mitigate regulatory risks.
We have assisted clients with drafting of online terms of service, terms of use, privacy policies, and e-commerce agreements tailored to the unique needs of digital platforms, marketplaces, and online retailers, ensuring clarity and enforceability in contracts and fostering trust and transparency in online transactions.
In this blog, we delve into the complexities of the legal landscape, offering insights, analyses and updates on a wide array of legal topics. We aim to demystify legal jargon and provide clarity on pertinent issues. We believe in the power of informed decision-making and aim to empower our readers with the information they need to understand their rights, obligations, and opportunities within the legal framework. Whether you are a legal practitioner, a business owner, or an individual seeking clarity on legal matters, our blog aims to serve as a valuable resource and a platform for thoughtful discourse. Stay informed, stay engaged, and let us navigate the legal world together.
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The Data Protection Act (Cap 411C formerly Number 24 of 2019) is the law that deals with processing of personal data in Kenya. The law defines personal data as “any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person”.
As the world becomes a little oyster with global interconnectivity between persons, and transactions being carried out across borders and countries through digital platforms all the time, this question inevitably arises, “Can we also enter into binding contracts online where everything including signing of the document is done electronically?”.
Say you are one of those creative types with grand, unique, unprecedented inventions or designs zipping through your mind, a mile a minute. Perhaps you have composed the next chart-topping hit, drawn or painted the next great masterpiece, written an amazing self-help book, biography or novel or taken a breathtaking photograph with award winning potential. Do you know the legal steps you need to take to monetize that intellectual property?
D N Munene & Co. Advocates
KMA Centre, Block D, 1st Floor
Chyulu Road off Mara Road,
Upper Hill, Nairobi.