Review of the competition leniency programme guidelines

A review of the recently published Competition Authority of Kenya Leniency Programme Guidelines looking at how it works who will benefit.

A review of the recently published Competition Authority of Kenya Leniency Programme Guidelines looking at how it works who will benefit.

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Guidelines for extension and renewal leases

On 9 June the Cabinet Secretary for Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning in consultation with the National Land Commission (the “NLC”) issued the ‘Guidelines for Extension and Renewal of Leases’ (the “Guidelines”). The intention is to create a clear process for the renewal or extension of leases.

On 9 June the Cabinet Secretary for Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning in consultation with the National Land Commission (the “NLC”) issued the ‘Guidelines for Extension and Renewal of Leases’ (the “Guidelines”). The intention is to create a clear process for the renewal or extension of leases.

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The employment (amendment) bill, 2017 and the breastfeeding mothers bill, 2017

Recently published in the Kenya Gazette were two significant pieces of draft legislation that seek to enhance women’s rights in the work place: the Employment (Amendment) Bill, 2017 (the Employment Bill); and the Breastfeeding Mothers Bill, 2017 (the Breastfeeding Bill).

Recently published in the Kenya Gazette were two significant pieces of draft legislation that seek to enhance women’s rights in the work place: the Employment (Amendment) Bill, 2017 (the Employment Bill); and the Breastfeeding Mothers Bill, 2017 (the Breastfeeding Bill).

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Changes to insurance licensing regimes

The Insurance (Amendment) Regulations, 2017 (Regulations) were published in the Kenya Gazette by the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury on 7 April 2017.

The Insurance (Amendment) Regulations, 2017 (Regulations) were published in the Kenya Gazette by the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury on 7 April 2017.

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A welcome confirmation from the court of appeal on redundancy

We thought it would be useful to begin by defining Redundancy. This occurs where an employer-employee relationship is terminated through no fault of the employee but rather the employee’s services are no longer required as they have become superfluous.

We thought it would be useful to begin by defining Redundancy. This occurs where an employer-employee relationship is terminated through no fault of the employee but rather the employee’s services are no longer required as they have become superfluous.

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Legal updates for May 2017

A list of legislation gazetted in May along with an analysis of the key legal developments involving redundancy, insurance, employment and finance.

A list of legislation gazetted in May along with an analysis of the key legal developments involving redundancy, insurance, employment and finance.

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Updates on Key Legislation March 2017

A list of legislation gazetted in March along with an analysis of the key legal developments involving immigration, tax and property.

A list of legislation gazetted in March along with an analysis of the key legal developments involving immigration, tax and property.

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MARRIAGE ACT SIGNED INTO LAW

In March 2014, Parliament passed the Marriage Act 2014 into law. The Act was assented to by the President on 29th April, 2014 and came into force on 20th May, 2014. The Act defines marriage as the voluntary union of a man and a woman whether in a monogamous or […]

In March 2014, Parliament passed the Marriage Act 2014 into law. The Act was assented to by the President on 29th April, 2014 and came into force on 20th May, 2014. The Act defines marriage as the voluntary union of a man and a woman whether in a monogamous or […]

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K&S RANKED TOP BY IFLR 1000 – 2015

Kaplan & Stratton receives the strongest feedback in terms of the quality of work produced as standard. Clients praise both the technical quality and “invaluable” commercial experience the firm offers.

Kaplan & Stratton receives the strongest feedback in terms of the quality of work produced as standard. Clients praise both the technical quality and “invaluable” commercial experience the firm offers.

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KAPLAN & STRATTON JOINS TRUSTLAW CONNECT

Kaplan & Stratton has joined Trust Law Connect a global pro bono service association established by the Thomas Reuters Foundation that connects the best law firms and corporate legal teams around the world with NGOs and social enterprises in need of free legal assistance.

Kaplan & Stratton has joined Trust Law Connect a global pro bono service association established by the Thomas Reuters Foundation that connects the best law firms and corporate legal teams around the world with NGOs and social enterprises in need of free legal assistance.

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RECENT DEALS-SYNGENTA FOUNDATION

Kaplan & Stratton were instructed by Syngenta Foundation a non-profit social enterprise based in Basel, Switzerland to spin the Foundation’s “Kilimo Salama” programme into an independent for-profit (social enterprise) regulated entity.

Kaplan & Stratton were instructed by Syngenta Foundation a non-profit social enterprise based in Basel, Switzerland to spin the Foundation’s “Kilimo Salama” programme into an independent for-profit (social enterprise) regulated entity.

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ADVOC ESTABLISHES AN INFORMAL CO-OPERATION WITH LEX AFRICA

ADVOC (The International Network of Independent Law Firms) is a legal network of over 10,000 lawyers that offers global coverage of elite firms whose specialists belong to global Practice Groups sharing legal know-how in all major practice areas.

ADVOC (The International Network of Independent Law Firms) is a legal network of over 10,000 lawyers that offers global coverage of elite firms whose specialists belong to global Practice Groups sharing legal know-how in all major practice areas.

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MANAGING IP- EUROMONEY

Kaplan & Stratton has been ranked in Tier I by Managing IP in Trademark Prosecution,Trademark and Copyright Contentious and Patents Prosecution and Patent Contentious.

Kaplan & Stratton has been ranked in Tier I by Managing IP in Trademark Prosecution,Trademark and Copyright Contentious and Patents Prosecution and Patent Contentious.

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CHAMBERS GLOBAL RANKS KAPLAN & STRATTON AS A TIER 1 2014

They say: "A market-leading one-stop shop for commercial matters, with notable tax capabilities adding to the firm’s excellent transactional practice. Also frequently sought by clients for IP advice. A respected real estate and infrastructure practice, with a good record on geothermal power projects."

They say: “A market-leading one-stop shop for commercial matters, with notable tax capabilities adding to the firm’s excellent transactional practice. Also frequently sought by clients for IP advice. A respected real estate and infrastructure practice, with a good record on geothermal power projects.”

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IFLR 1000 RANKS KAPLAN & STRATTON AS A TIER 1 LAW FIRM 2014

They say: "The firm receives the strongest feedback in terms of the quality of work produced as standard. Clients praise both the technical quality and “invaluable” commercial experience the firm offers."

They say: “The firm receives the strongest feedback in terms of the quality of work produced as standard. Clients praise both the technical quality and “invaluable” commercial experience the firm offers.”

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LEGAL 500 EMEA RANKS KAPLAN & STRATTON AS A TIER 1 LAW FIRM

They say: “Kaplan & Stratton’s team, is considered to be ‘second to none’. Clients have ‘full confidence’ in the team which provides ‘service standards similar to those of the world’s best law firms.”

They say: “Kaplan & Stratton’s team, is considered to be ‘second to none’. Clients have ‘full confidence’ in the team which provides ‘service standards similar to those of the world’s best law firms.”

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