CHANGES WITHIN THE FIRM

MESSAGE FROM THE SENIOR PARTNER I am pleased to announce that we have made changes in the firm’s partnership structure with effect from Wednesday, 28th August 2019. The Corporate/Commercial Department will now be headed by Peter Hime and Sammy Wainaina, with Mergers and Acquisitions being overseen by Sarah Kiarie-Muia and Joseph […]

MESSAGE FROM THE SENIOR PARTNER I am pleased to announce that we have made changes in the firm’s partnership structure with effect from Wednesday, 28th August 2019. The Corporate/Commercial Department will now be headed by Peter Hime and Sammy Wainaina, with Mergers and Acquisitions being overseen by Sarah Kiarie-Muia and Joseph […]

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K&S WIN COURT OF APPEAL PRECEDENT SETTING COPYRIGHT CASE

Partner Peter Gachuhi has successfully argued a precedent setting copyright case based on the statutory concept of ‘incidental inclusion’ of copyrighted material in an advert. The decision will provide guidance and clarity in Kenya’s fast growing entertainment and media industry (valued at USD 1.7 billion in 2017) where copyright issues […]

Partner Peter Gachuhi has successfully argued a precedent setting copyright case based on the statutory concept of ‘incidental inclusion’ of copyrighted material in an advert. The decision will provide guidance and clarity in Kenya’s fast growing entertainment and media industry (valued at USD 1.7 billion in 2017) where copyright issues […]

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K&S AWARDED DEAL OF THE YEAR 2018 BY DEALMAKERS

K&S is pleased to announce that we were awarded the Deal of the Year 2018 at the inaugural DealMakers East Africa Awards for our role in the ongoing takeover of KenolKobil by Rubis Energie where we represent Kenol Kobil.

K&S is pleased to announce that we were awarded the Deal of the Year 2018 at the inaugural DealMakers East Africa Awards for our role in the ongoing takeover of KenolKobil by Rubis Energie where we represent Kenol Kobil.

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K&S ADVISES SAFARICOM ON MOBILE MICRO-LENDING SERVICE – FULIZA

Kaplan & Stratton Advocates advises Safaricom PLC on what is headed to be the largest and most successful mobile micro-lending product in the world.

Kaplan & Stratton Advocates advises Safaricom PLC on what is headed to be the largest and most successful mobile micro-lending product in the world.

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K&S AWARDED BAND 1 RANKING IN FIRST CHAMBERS FINTECH RANKING OF KENYA

K&S is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a Band 1 ranking by Chambers FinTech 2019. Chambers says “Kaplan & Stratton is a respected full service firm whose FinTech practice is well regarded by peers and valued by clients.”

K&S is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a Band 1 ranking by Chambers FinTech 2019. Chambers says “Kaplan & Stratton is a respected full service firm whose FinTech practice is well regarded by peers and valued by clients.”

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K&S RECOGNISED BY IFLR1000 IN THEIR 2019 GLOBAL RANKINGS AS A TOP TIER FIRM

K&S has once again been ranked by the International Financial Law Review (IFLR) 1000  as a Tier 1 corporate law firm. Clients praised the firm for having “the best drafting skills in this market”. Read more

K&S has once again been ranked by the International Financial Law Review (IFLR) 1000  as a Tier 1 corporate law firm. Clients praised the firm for having “the best drafting skills in this market”. Read more

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Senior Partner Dr. Fred Ojiambo MBS, S.C Conferred Honorary Doctorate Degree

Kaplan & Stratton is extremely proud to announce that its senior partner Dr. Fred Ojiambo MBS, S.C.  has been conferred with a Honorary Degree of Doctor of Humane Letters from Kirinyaga University.  The conferment is in recognition of his years of service to the legal profession and how he has […]

Kaplan & Stratton is extremely proud to announce that its senior partner Dr. Fred Ojiambo MBS, S.C.  has been conferred with a Honorary Degree of Doctor of Humane Letters from Kirinyaga University.  The conferment is in recognition of his years of service to the legal profession and how he has […]

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The Importance of Registering a Trademark and How To Protect Your Mark Part II

As part of a two part series our IP team discusses the do’s and don’ts of trademarks in Kenya. In this second our team discusses the consequences of not using your registered trademark; possible options to permit others to use your mark either through licensing or sale; and guarding against dilution of your mark.

As part of a two part series our IP team discusses the do’s and don’ts of trademarks in Kenya. In this second our team discusses the consequences of not using your registered trademark; possible options to permit others to use your mark either through licensing or sale; and guarding against dilution of your mark.

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