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Overview

As the technology revolution continues unfurl across the globe invariably impacting markets, the way of doing business and day to day life, we are at hand to support our clients from ideation through to growth as they navigate the peaks and valleys of the ever-evolving technology landscape. Our TMT practice offers specialized advices on technology transactions regulation and compliance.

The TMT team comprises of more than mere legal experts: they understand the market and industry and have near-instinct understanding of the needs of our clients. Appreciating the technical and almost esoteric nature of the Technology sector, our team works in close collaboration with clients, displaying agile thinking and a passion for technology.

Our lawyers who are cross-trained in various legal areas, such as M&A, IP, and Commercial law support our clients ho develop, acquire, use license and sell technology data and IP rights. We also advise clients across the entire investment cycle – from seed through to IPO and beyond, across all forms of equity and debt finance.

With increasing regulation of the technology sector, our team is at the forefront of evolving laws and regulation and well suited to provide regulatory and compliance advise in areas such as data protection, cybersecurity, advertising and consumer protection

The employment and contracting of workers remain a provocative issue in the digital economy which has witnessed a proliferation of gig workers. We work closely with clients to address their most strategic employment and reputationally sensitive labour relations matters, including worker rights, workplace culture and worker status.

Ultimately, we can offer clients in-depth legal and regulatory knowledge and experience across a broad spectrum of technology trends which include

Data protection and cybersecurity
Data Collection, processing, security and transfer agreements
Localisation compliance
E-commerce & Telemedicine
Telecommunication & social media
Fintech & Payment processing
Online Gaming & gambling
Intellectual property
Outsourcing
Technology procurement
Venture capital & private equity
M&A and joint ventures.

Key Contacts

Peter M.Gichuru

Partner

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