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Technology, Media Telecommunications Intellectual Property Corporate and Commercial Dispute Resolution
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What we are known for Rilani Advocates is a commercial law ďŹ rm based in Nairobi, Kenya and oering bespoke legal solutions. Our Advocates have experience dealing with complex issues for clients in Kenya as well as regionally.
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We specialize in these broad areas of practice; a)
Technology, Media Telecommunications and Intellectual Property
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Corporate and Commercial Law
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Dispute Resolution
We aim to provide the best services while maintaining efficiency and accessibility. At Rilani Advocates, your business is our business. We seek to understand our client’s business strategies, aspirations and setup so that we can provide solutions tailored to their specific needs and offer precise legal strategy. We aim at building relationships for and with our clients to ensure they succeed. Innovation is at the center of how we operate, and we seek to provide cutting edge legal solutions to support today’s fast paced technology driven business environment and complex challenges. Our vision is to disrupt legal service delivery by adopting innovative solutions that redefine the role of lawyers in the success of businesses in today's fast paced market and leverage on technology to stay efficient. We aim to build long term personalized relationships with our clients based on the highest standards of professionalism, reciprocity, trust and ethics. Our expertise in emerging business models and technology helps us understand your business needs and deliver exceptional results. Our success is measured by your satisfaction, growth and success.
Technology, Telecommunications & Intellectual Property (IP) Technology and Telecommunications Through the individual experiences of the Advocates at the ďŹ rm, Rilani Advocates has extensive experience in telecommunications and technology law, media law, cybercrime & security advisories, internet governance, ďŹ ntech, blockchain and use of crypto currency, technology and telecommunication litigation, domain dispute resolution, domain name placement integrated with trademark and strategic partnerships in the Technology, Media and Telecommunications sectors. We consult and advice on software development, licensing and maintenance, infrastructure sharing and interconnection agreements. We keep abreast of global technological, telecommunication and legislative developments, as well as local trends and are actively involved in policy development around technology and telecommunication in the Kenyan space.
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Intellectual Property Intellectual Property is an integral part of business operations. At Rilani Advocates, we provide support in registration of trademarks, copyright, patents, designs, enforcement of intellectual property rights, negotiation and drafting of complex agreements to obtain, protect, commercialize, and license technology and computer-related intellectual property rights, negotiation and drafting complex intellectual property development, transfer, and licensing agreements.
Experience: Some of the transactions we have been involved in include: • Advising several leading global telecommunications companies on the laws and regulations affecting cloud computing and cloud technology in Kenya. • Advising a regional technology company on technology infrastructure ad data protection laws in Africa. • Advising several multinational companies on adoption of cloud services in the health sector. • Advising a leading global internet service provider company on provision of over the top services, online advertising, provision of online services to children, intermediary liability, ethics and corruption laws and compliance with local laws.
• Advising a large corporation on commercialization of dark fiber. • Advising a leading bank on negotiation and implementation of provision of core banking systems. • Advising various technology companies on setting up business in Kenya, licenses acquisitions, engagement with regulators and legal compliance. • Advising one of Kenya’s leading Telecommunications Company and provided External Legal and Compliance Legal Audit Services. • Providing a range of legal advisory services to leading telecommunications service providers in Kenya such as the development of a regulatory framework for Rideshare Technology Services based in Nairobi, particularly with regard to telecommunications law and ICT sector regulation. • Advising a leading global rideshare company on establishment of services in Kenya and compliance with national and county laws. • Advising a leading mobile network operator on data protection laws, compliance with international best practices and drafting of the company’s data protection and retention policies. • Registration of Copyright and Trademarks for various companies.
Corporate and Commercial Law The firm has developed a wealth of knowledge in corporate and commercial practice. Our areas of expertise include;
Commercial Transactions Commercial transactions are at the center of how our clients do business. We offer our services to clients across a broad spectrum of sectors. We advise on joint ventures, corporate structure and governance, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, financing solutions among other complex issues.
Corporate Law We have vast experience in business establishment in Kenya spanning through limited companies of various forms, branch office registration, societies, trusts, partnerships and non-profit entities. We advise on corporate structuring and governance, mergers and acquisitions, licensing and compliance. We have extensive experience advising and representing clients on employment laws compliance and dispute resolution.
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Competition Law Our Advocates have experience delivering practical compliance solutions in the competition field. We have experience reviewing mergers and acquisitions for competition, clearing transactions with the Competition Authority of Kenya, handling anti-trust issues and advisory on anti-competitive practices.
Consumer Protection We advise our clients on compliance with consumer protection laws and regulations, drafting of consumer protection compliant customer agreements among other consumer protection issues.
Experience: Some of the transactions we have been involved in include; • Advising on Competition law and regulation in the acquisition of two of Kenya’s biggest radio stations by a major
media house and was responsible for competition law advisory and support, drafting of project agreements and contracts, completion of ownership and obtaining clearance from the Competition Authority of Kenya. • Advising a growing technology service provider on re-organization, competition and obtaining clearance from the Competition Authority of Kenya. • Negotiation and drafting of complex commercial agreements. • Providing high level legal and regulatory advice on various transaction agreements as well as providing legal expertise on various projects in the development of Konza Techno City. • Providing business support for both start-ups and established companies including employment laws, agreements and contract management, regulatory compliance.
Dispute Resolution Rilani Advocates has a robust dispute resolution practice that is well equipped to deal with our client’s vast corporate litigation and alternative dispute resolution needs. We have handled matters before courts, tribunals, and regulatory bodies. We offer representation in dealing with a range of disputes in various industries including health, Some of the major cases we have handled include; • Representing a leading telecommunication company in a claim infringement of copyright against intermediary internet service providers. • Represented a leading telecommunication company in a dispute on interconnection between an international class service provider and local mobile network operators and the Regulator, the Communications Authority. • Represented a leading global internet services provider in a request for provision of communication data of a user by a regulatory authority in Kenya. • Representing a leading content aggregator in a dispute on online trademark infringement.
• Representing different leading aircraft leasing companies in disputes on aircraft lease fees, disputed lease fees and completion of sale of aircraft before the courts and in Arbitration. • Representing a large government corporation in a tax dispute at the Tax Disputes Tribunal. • Representation in a dispute on the operating environment on the oil distribution industry before the Energy Regulatory Commission and in Arbitration. • Advising and representing clients in Employment Disputes.
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Our Team Nzilani Mweu E-mail: nzilani@rilaniadvocates.co.ke Nzilani is the founding Partner of Rilani Advocates. She is an advocate of the High Court with over 8 years’ experience. Nzilani advises on compliance, data protection and privacy, cyber crime and security, innovation, infrastructure, cloud computing, use of artificial intelligence, distributed ledger systems, fintech, intellectual property rights, media law, internet governance, strategic partnerships in the Technology and telecommunications industry among other sector related issues. Nzilani has experience in cross-functional legal disciplines spanning media law, domain registrations and disputes, competition regulation and disputes, corporate litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution. She has advised clients on company incorporation, transactional advisory and consulting in mergers and acquisitions, competition advisory and representation, aircraft leasing agreements, representation in technology and telecommunication litigation, representation in commercial alternative dispute resolution mechanisms and commercial litigation.
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Nzilani has been involved in the advisory and representation of major transactions and consultancies for reputable corporations and has acted for among others global telecommunication companies (MNCs), leading mobile service providers, global courier services companies, global rideshare companies, State Corporations, Internet Service Providers, aviation companies and financial institutions. She has successfully litigated on a range of issues for high-profile clients in different industries before tribunals, courts and regulatory bodies.
QualiďŹ cation and Professional Membership Nzilani holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Moi University and a Post-Graduate Diploma from Kenya School of Law. She also holds a Certificate in Law for Economic Regulation and Competition awarded by the University of Nairobi. Nzilani is a member of the East African Law Society and the Law Society of Kenya and currently serves as a Member of the Intellectual Property and Information Communications and Technology Law Committee of the Law Society of Kenya. She is also a Commissioner of Oaths, Notary Public and Patent Agent. She has a keen interest in the mentorship of young professionals and is a mentor in the Presidential Digital Talent Programme.
Our Team Elizabeth Moturi Email: elizabeth@rilaniadvocates.legal Elizabeth is an Associate at Rilani Advocates and an advocate of the High Court. Elizabeth has experience in Technology and Telecommunications law, Intellectual Property, mediation, commercial transactions and real estate. Elizabeth advises on data protection and privacy, cloud computing, use of artificial intelligence, intellectual property rights, transactional advisory, company incorporation and real estate.
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QualiďŹ cation and Professional Membership Elizabeth holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from Strathmore University and a Post-Graduate Diploma from Kenya School of Law. She is a member of the Law Society of Kenya and the East African Law Society. Elizabeth holds a Certificate of Mediation from the Mediation Training Institute.
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