Insurance Law
Insurance underpins virtually every commercial and consumer transaction — it is decisively a key factor in risk management. Sonoiya & Company Advocates is involved in various aspects of Insurance Law, with its main clients being a number of insurance companies in Kenya.
The firm handles a variety of insurance claims and conducts defences, mainly in running-down and industrial accident claims. We are also involved in recovery of property damage against third parties.
Our in-depth knowledge of the sector and leading M&A expertise means we can deliver in demanding circumstances. We also have a strong track record in advising on complex transfers and restructurings relating to Solvency, as well as long-term and high-profile reinsurance transactions.
- Running-down and industrial accident claims
- Insurance M&A and complex regulatory matters
- Reinsurance transactions (life and non-life sectors)
- Recovery of property damage against third parties
- Longevity swaps and pension scheme buy-outs
Banking — Security Perfection & Debt Recovery
The firm's banking team advises banks and other financial institutions, companies, and governments on domestic and international bank financing transactions across every industry, commercial, financial, and governmental sector.
Our multidisciplinary offering combines know-how from our property, corporate, and finance teams, whose primary goal is to support clients in achieving their commercial objectives. Our work includes legal advising on investment transactions, development projects, and co-investment structures such as joint ventures.
- Security perfection and registration
- Debt recovery and enforcement
- Loan and security documentation
- Investment and development project financing
- Joint venture and co-investment structures
Real Estate
With real estate as one of our key sector specialisms, a strong track record, and a proactive, proven approach to resolving disagreements, we deliver high-quality, practical, and assertive advice across the full range of contentious real estate services.
We have a consistently high record for resolving multifaceted disputes of significant value in a fast, efficient, and reputation-preserving manner. We advise on all aspects of corporate real estate and have a strong track record with private equity, sovereign wealth and pension funds, REITs, and property developers.
- Contentious and non-contentious property advice
- Property transactions for banks, funds, and SMEs
- Landlord-tenant disputes and leasing
- Alternative dispute resolution and mediation
- Cross-jurisdictional real estate matters
Intellectual Property
With the ever-growing focus on innovation, protecting and leveraging IP assets is crucial. Our commercial IP advocates work closely with M&A and antitrust colleagues to provide coordinated advice on the full range of IP-rich transactions, including complex cross-border collaborations, joint ventures, and strategic licensing deals.
- Licensing, joint ventures and collaborations
- Trademark registration and brand portfolio management
- Patent litigation in life sciences and technology
- Trade secrets and copyright litigation
- IP due diligence and IP-backed asset financing
- Antitrust risks in licensing and non-compete arrangements
Cyber Security
Our team is well versed with cyber security and privacy advising clients in this sector. They benefit from our deep experience including some of the most serious hacking and data breach crises in the last decade.
- Cyber crisis preparedness and planning
- Incident response and data breach management
- Risk management strategies
- Data protection and privacy advisory
- Regulatory compliance and cyber security frameworks
Employment Law
As social mobility continues to increase and the framework of our working lives becomes ever-more regulated, our team handles every aspect of employment law. We regularly create customised solutions to complex projects within existing business frameworks.
Across contentious matters, our experience ranges from works council and collective bargaining to disciplinary issues and termination of employment.
- Employment contracts and HR policy drafting
- Redundancies and restrictive covenants
- Disciplinary and grievance matters
- Collective bargaining and works councils
- Tribunal representation and employment litigation
Civil Litigation
We possess the requisite experience and expertise in negotiating on your behalf and, if necessary, issuing or defending proceedings at the Courts depending on the nature and value of the claim.
- Civil and commercial court proceedings
- Negotiation and settlement advisory
- Mediation and arbitration representation
- Strategic dispute resolution across all court levels
Criminal Litigation
Our expert defence lawyers are able to provide immediate specialist legal advice and representation at every stage of the criminal process, from attendance at police stations to representation in court proceedings.
- Police station attendance and advice
- Criminal court representation at all levels
- Challenge of prosecution evidence
- Appeals and post-conviction matters
Immigration Law
We provide bespoke advice on complex immigration issues to businesses and individuals, whether seeking to establish in or transferring to a new jurisdiction.
- Work permits and visa applications
- Business immigration and investor visas
- Staff transfers across international operations
- Immigration compliance for corporates