Gerald Kiti

• Advised a multinational corporation on regulatory compliance matters and helped in obtaining necessary licenses and approvals from the Capital Markets Authority for the launch of a new financial product.
• Successfully defended employers against claims of discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination, obtaining dismissals or favorable settlements through strategic legal arguments.
• Successfully represented clients unfairly terminated by employers, including multinational employers, national, and county governments, and litigated the same successfully up to the appellate courts.
• Helped clients on family matters, including but not limited to divorce, children maintenance and custody, adoption, marriage and succession.
• Represented clients at the Public Procurement Board and averted their debarment as well as obtained positive outcomes on requests for review.
• Advised clients on regulatory compliance in aviation transactions, including aircraft leasing, financing, and acquisitions, ensuring adherence to national and international aviation laws and regulations.
• Represented clients in disputes with airlines and regulatory authorities, including matters related to flight delays, cancellations, and compensation claims, achieving favorable outcomes through negotiation and litigation.
• Assisted aviation companies in obtaining licenses, permits, and authorizations for operations, navigating the complex regulatory landscape to ensure compliance with safety and security standards.
• Negotiated and drafted commercial agreements for aviation services, including aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) contracts, charter agreements, and ground handling agreements, protecting clients’ interests and minimizing risks.
• Successfully represented a top-tier SME at the Tax Tribunal, challenging a substantial tax assessment and achieving a significant reduction through diligent legal argumentation and negotiation.
• Advised a multinational corporation on tax-efficient structures for its operations in Kenya, ensuring compliance with local tax laws while minimizing tax liabilities.
• Assisted clients in navigating tax audits and investigations, providing strategic advice and representation to achieve fair and favorable outcomes.
• Conducted tax due diligence for a high-net-worth individual acquiring a business, identifying potential tax risks and providing recommendations for mitigating them.
• Negotiated tax settlements on behalf of clients with the Kenya Revenue Authority, resolving disputes efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Successfully registered trademarks, copyrights, and other intellectual property instruments for clients and corporations including multinationals looking to set shop in Kenya.
• Represented a technology startup in securing funding through a private placement, including drafting the offering memorandum, subscription agreement, and other transactional documents, and obtaining regulatory approvals.
• Managed a high-profile commercial real estate transaction involving the acquisition of a prime office building in Nairobi’s central business district, coordinating with multiple parties to ensure a smooth and timely closing.
• Successfully represented a client in a complex residential real estate dispute, negotiating a favorable settlement and resolving the matter efficiently through alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.
• Advised a multinational corporation on the acquisition of land for a large-scale industrial project, conducting thorough due diligence and ensuring compliance with local regulations.
• Handled the conveyancing process for a residential development project, overseeing the drafting of sale agreements, transfer deeds, and other legal documents, and ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.
• Represented clients in land dispute cases, including boundary disputes and title issues, advocating for their interests in court and achieving favorable outcomes.
• Represented clients in securities litigation and or dispute resolution matters. Got involved mostly with shareholder disputes, collective investment scheme fraud allegations, and regulatory investigations and participated in drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.
• Advised clients on corporate governance matters, including board of directors’ duties and responsibilities, proxy statements, annual and periodic reporting requirements, and other disclosure obligations under Capital Market laws and regulations.