WTT Lichuma Advocates practice across a wide range of industries — locally, nationally, and globally. Whether your matter is focused on a single issue or crosses disciplines (or borders), we put together the most effective and efficient teams to collaborate with your people, always keeping your goals and bottom line in mind.
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Practice Areas
Public Interest Litigation
The Firm is aware that litigation is sometimes inevitable. To this end it has an established Litigation, Dispute Resolution and Arbitration Department which seeks the speedy resolution of disputes in courts and other arenas of dispute resolution. The Firm ensures that disputes are resolved speedily bearing in mind the need for our clients to be free from strains of litigation.This Department is also concerned with alternative dispute resolution such as mediation and arbitration so as to achieve efficiency and speed in resolution of clients’ disputes as the Firm is cognisant of the fact that there are other avenues of dispute resolution other than the courts.
Conveyancing Law
Under this Department we have specialized in the areas of real estate; bank securities; leases and other forms of land transfers and dealings. Acting for the real estate industry’s leading players, we advise on the full range of real estate-related transactions. With an integrated network of leading individuals, we have the commitment, resources and know-how to get your deals done, whatever and wherever they are.
Commercial Law
Our commercial Department is made up of a dedicated and experienced team in the field of company law and under this Department, the Firm has specialized in the areas of anti-counterfeit, antitrust and competition; banking and finance law; insurance law; corporate compliance; tax law; financial institutions; private equity law; trade and commerce; employment and labour laws; contracts and agreements; incorporation and re-structuring of companies
Family Law
Under this Department the Firm has a team that has specialized in the area of family law and the law of will and trusts which the team has used its vast knowledge and skills in amicably and speedily assisting families to settle disputes having regard to the importance of the family unit. We believe that the family is an important aspect of the society, the foundation of the society. It is therefore our goal to ensure that family disputes are resolved in the most amicable way. The firm has engaged in litigation on children and divorce matters.
Intellectual Property Law
The Department is concerned with the registration of patents, copyrights, trademarks and other intellectual property rights and has so far overseen registration of various brands. Under this Department, the Firm endeavours to protect its clients’ intellectual property rights by ensuring we are aptly appraised on emerging issues and trends in intellectual property thus able to concisely advise our clients.
Legal Consultancy
The Firm has been involved in consultancy leading to drafting and enactment of several enabling legislations in the country such as Sexual Offences Act of 2006, the HIV Prevention and Control Act 2006, Prohibition of Female Genital Mutilation Act of 2012, Marriage Act of 2014, Prevention of Domestic Violence Act 2015 among others. The firm has offered legal audit services to several reputable companies. The firm also offers consultancy in legal, gender, women rights and children’s rights.
Escrow Agent Services
Escrow agent services in Kenya provide a secure and reliable means to facilitate transactions by acting as a neutral third party. An escrow agent holds funds, documents, and assets on behalf of the parties involved in a transaction until all the terms and conditions agreed upon are met. This service ensures that both parties fulfill their obligations before the transaction is completed, reducing the risk of fraud and enhancing trust.
Legislative Drafting
WTT Lichuma Advocates LLP are involved in the the development and drafting of a significant number of legislation in Kenya by offering legal advice and support to the policy-making institutions, government departments, legislators, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders to draft legislation in the public finance, energy, public and administrative law, procurement, health and infrastructure sectors.
Constitutional Law
WTT Lichuma Advocates LLP has a vibrant constitutional law practice at the High Court, Court of Appeal, and the Supreme Court. We represent clients on a broad range of constitutional issues and our expertise in constitutional law is second to none.
Debt Recovery Law
Debt recovery is the process by which commercial unpaid invoices and debts are recovered through a formal court process. Our debt recovery solicitors can guide you through this process and help you with whatever you need.
