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Commercial Law Litigation

Strategic representation in commercial disputes and business litigation matters. Our experienced litigation team provides effective advocacy to protect your business interests.

Strategic Commercial Litigation Services

At Magatta & Associates, our commercial litigation practice is dedicated to resolving business disputes effectively and efficiently. We understand that commercial conflicts can threaten your business operations, reputation, and bottom line. Our experienced litigators combine legal expertise with business acumen to develop strategic approaches tailored to your specific situation.

Whether you're facing a contract dispute, debt recovery challenge, intellectual property conflict, or any other business litigation matter, our team provides vigorous representation at every stage of the process. We work closely with you to understand your business objectives and develop litigation strategies that align with your goals and protect your interests in Kenya's commercial landscape.

Our Commercial Litigation Services Include:

Breach of Contract

Disputes where one party fails to fulfill contractual obligations, covering various agreements including sales contracts, service agreements, lease agreements, and employment contracts.

Debt Recovery and Collections

Legal processes used by businesses to recover outstanding payments, loans, or invoices from individuals or other companies, including cases of bad debts and enforcement of payment terms.

Intellectual Property Disputes

Legal conflicts over infringement of intellectual property rights such as patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, including unauthorized use and licensing agreement disputes.

Business Torts

Civil wrongs committed by one business against another, such as defamation, fraud, misrepresentation, tortious interference with contracts, and unfair competition.

Shareholder and Partnership Disputes

Conflicts between shareholders, business partners, or co-founders, including disputes over agreements, rights, duties, equity ownership, and business entity dissolution or control.

Mergers and Acquisitions Disputes

Litigation arising from disputes during mergers, acquisitions, or corporate restructurings, including issues with negotiation, drafting, performance, or termination of M&A contracts.

Employment Disputes

Disputes between employers and employees, such as wrongful termination, breach of employment contracts, unfair dismissal, discrimination claims, or wage disputes.

Antitrust and Competition Law Disputes

Cases involving illegal practices of monopolies, cartels, and other anti-competitive behaviors, including price-fixing, abuse of market dominance, and harmful mergers.

Fraud and Financial Crimes

Litigation dealing with fraudulent activities, financial misconduct, or corporate crimes such as embezzlement, money laundering, insider trading, and accounting fraud.

Consumer Protection Disputes

Disputes arising when businesses breach consumer protection laws, including deceptive advertising, product liability, defective goods, or unfair trade practices.

Real Estate and Property Disputes

Commercial property transaction disputes concerning property ownership, lease agreements, zoning laws, boundary disputes, and property damage claims.

Insurance Claims Disputes

Litigation involving businesses and insurance companies, including disputes over coverage, policy interpretation, claims denials, or breaches of insurance contracts.

Trade and Export Disputes

Issues arising from international trade agreements, cross-border disputes, and interpretation or enforcement of terms in export contracts or trade regulations.

Bankruptcy and Insolvency Litigation

Legal proceedings concerning business financial distress, including debt restructuring, liquidation, creditor claims, and insolvency proceedings.

Contract Interpretation and Enforcement

Disputes arising when parties disagree on the meaning or enforceability of contract terms, involving claims for damages, specific performance, or contract rescission.

Franchise Disputes

Disputes between franchisors and franchisees, such as breach of franchise agreements, failure to meet obligations, territorial conflicts, and trademark rights violations.

Construction and Engineering Disputes

Litigation arising from construction contracts, such as disputes over delays, cost overruns, poor workmanship, or breaches of building agreements.

Securities Litigation

Disputes relating to buying, selling, or trading of stocks and bonds, including insider trading, securities fraud, or violations of securities regulations.

Corporate Governance Disputes

Legal disputes concerning actions of directors and officers, shareholder rights, and company governance structure, such as breaches of fiduciary duties and conflicts of interest.

Product Liability

Lawsuits where businesses are held liable for harm caused by defective products, unsafe designs, or inadequate warnings, leading to personal injury or financial loss.

Our Litigation Approach

We believe in a strategic approach to commercial litigation that focuses on achieving your business objectives while minimizing disruption to your operations. Our team conducts thorough case analysis, identifies strengths and weaknesses, and develops targeted strategies designed to secure favorable outcomes.

While we are always prepared to advocate vigorously in court, we also recognize that litigation is not always the most efficient solution. When appropriate, we explore alternative dispute resolution methods such as negotiation, mediation, and arbitration to resolve conflicts more quickly and cost-effectively.

Throughout the litigation process, we maintain clear communication with our clients, providing regular updates and ensuring you understand the progress of your case and the strategic decisions being made. Our goal is to not only resolve your current dispute successfully but to help you implement practices that minimize future litigation risks.

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