iii. Technology
Our firm provides strategic advice and guidance to help clients navigate the ever-changing technology market. We advise clients on a full spectrum of regulatory, transactional, compliance, legislative, taxation, corporate and financial transactions enforcement and litigation issues.
We have an unparalleled combination of experience in cutting- edge legal issues relating to information technology, financial technology, gaming and betting, internet and electronic commerce, life science and biomed (healthcare, medical and pharmaceutical inventions), and other technology intensive services.
Our range of services include; reviewing, drafting and negotiation on IP and ICT based agreements related, inter alia, to procurement, technology procurement, technology development, escrow arrangements, outsourcing, manufacturing, media, web, software, franchise, publishing, distribution, licensing, hosting, co-location, data and content management and service level agreements.
We also offer legal advice in relation to internet use (advertisement, e-commerce, sector-specific legislation in banking, insurance and medical care and other sectors).
In relation to technology, the firm also offers legal advisory services on a full range areas including:-
a. Fintech
Fintech is the intersection of finance and technology and one of the most challenging and fastest-growing segments in the financial services sector. We provide our clients with innovative and strategic guidance in navigating through the legal and regulatory issues. We offer guidance in identifying opportunities, licensing requirements and preparations for compliance procedures.
We help our clients identify legal risks and understand the regulatory compliance issues within which their technologies operate.
Our fintech team comprises lawyers with expertise in various areas of law from tax, private equity, commercial, intellectual property, banking and finance, competition, data protection and cyber security, anti-money-laundering and anti-bribery, corporate governance, compliance and investigations.
Our services include –
- financial services regulations;
- capital markets regulations;
- debt and equity financing;
- intellectual property;
- data privacy and cyber security;
- anti-money laundering and Know Your Customer (KYC) rules;
- information technology;
- legal compliance audits and remediation;
- legal advisory on regulatory approvals and regulatory compliance;
- lobbying for regulatory measures;
- dispute resolution; and
- competition and consumer protection.
b. Blockchain
In Kenya, there is no comprehensive law governing blockchain but there are various pieces of legislation that address different aspects of blockchain transactions. Nevertheless, Kenya is one of the leading countries in terms of cryptocurrency holdings and blockchain related technologies.
At CM Advocates, we are ready to offer packaged solutions or separate tools that will help your business in the era of the rising blockchain world. We develop tailor made solutions specifically for each of our client’s requirements and we are always there to adapt to a rapidly changing and developing industry. Our field of expertise lies in areas of legal consulting, regulatory compliance and approvals, technology and intellectual property related matters.
c. Technology Procurement, Development And Licensing
In Kenya, there is no comprehensive law governing blockchain but there are various pieces of legislation that address different aspects of blockchain transactions. Nevertheless, Kenya is one of the leading countries in terms of cryptocurrency holdings and blockchain related technologies.
Technology has evolved to become an essential part of many businesses. The evolution of technology has created opportunities and challenges in the same measure.
At CM Advocates, we assist clients on legal and commercial issues that arise in connection with the protection, acquisition, exploitation and use of technology related assets.
Our areas of focus include –
- negotiation, development, drafting, review and implementation of technology development agreements, technology acquisition agreements, licensing agreements, joint ventures agreements, and other contractual agreements;
- privacy policies and terms of use;
- intellectual property;
- e-commerce;
- outsourcing;
- procurement;
- joint ventures;
- technology transactions; and
- telecommunications