Data Protection in Africa

by Editor | Apr 11, 2018 | Law

African countries face a mirage of challenges concerning Cyberspace and Telecommunication, both concerning useful technology and laws. It is not only hard to tell how companies and/or their subsidiaries such as Alphabet (parent company for Google), Yahoo, WhatsApp,...

Double Taxation Treaty between Ke & UK

by Editor | Apr 11, 2018 | Law

The purpose of this paper is to highlight the key provisions of the agreement that allows both natural and juristic persons to structure their tax obligation, more so on Double Taxation. The Government of Kenya and United Kingdom have a longstanding relationship since...

ICO in the Cayman Islands

by Editor | Apr 11, 2018 | Law

Initial Coin Offering is becoming popular for fundraising of new projects by utilising blockchain technology. Though no specific legislation has been passed on ICO in Cayman, a number of existing legislations are applicable in certain circumstances. They include:...

General Data Protection Regulations

by Editor | Apr 11, 2018 | Law

The EU data protection framework – the General Data Protection Regulation(GDPR) will be applicable to all members as from 25th May 2018, replacing the 1995 Data Protection Directive. It will harmonize data privacy laws across Europe as well as give greater protection...

Constructive Dismissal and Practices in Kenya

by Editor | Apr 11, 2018 | Law

Constructive Dismissal Constructive dismissal arises where an employer, in the absence of any justifiable reasons for dismissal, advances to create circumstances that will bring about a dismissal leading to the resignation of an employee in response to the fundamental...

Persons’ with Significant Control, the UK

by Editor | Feb 23, 2018 | Law

In April 2017, the United Kingdom issued PSC reporting guidelines in order to unearth individuals who owned significant shareholding in Companies in the UK and hid their identity behind nominee shareholders. A nominee shareholder is an individual, company or LLP that...