ONE & ASSOCIATES, LLP PROVIDES DISTINGUISHED AND EFFECTIVE LEGAL SOLUTIONS
The glory of justice and the majesty of law are created not just by the Constitution – nor by the courts – nor by the officers of the law – nor by the lawyers – but by the men and women who constitute our society – who are the protectors of the law as they are themselves protected by the law – Robert Kennedy
About ONE & ASSOCIATES, LLP
ONE & ASSOCIATES, LLP is a boutique law firm serving clients in East Africa, Ukraine and the surrounding areas. We believe in developing strong, trusting, long term relationships with our clients, as well as giving back to the communities we serve. We achieve this by setting the highest standards of Integrity, Professionalism, and Confidentiality. We understand that dealing with legal matters is a necessary part of your life, including running a successful business. However, it can be time consuming and often inconvenient.
At ONE & ASSOCIATES, LLP we strive to make the entire legal process as seamless as possible. We specialize in three primary areas of Law: Commercial Law, Negotiations & Commercial Litigation. ONE & ASSOCIATES, LLP recognizes that running a business is never easy. Despite good organization, any business can run into disputes with suppliers, customers, contractors or industry regulators. Internal matters can also arise within the business between shareholders, partners or directors, which need to be resolved in a professional manner. We can also prepare/review key business documents.
We have a wealth of practical knowledge of the key issues involved since we litigate business disputes. We know where difficulties may arise in practice or where businesses may be commercially exposed on legal grounds. Business owners and managers working under pressure need practical legal advice and reliable guidance. We will provide the assistance for your business needs because we are “a law firm with a passion for business”
Our Mission
The mission of ONE & ASSOCIATES, LLP is to help clients achieve their goals by providing high quality, ethically sound legal counsel and strategic advice. We work with clients to understand their objectives, resolve current issues and proactively anticipate and prevent future problems. We are committed to delivering efficient and cost-effective legal services with a focus on communication, responsiveness, and attention to detail.
Our Vision
Our vision is to be the elite boutique business law firm in East Africa & Eastern Europe. We endeavor to build our Firm’s reputation by satisfying each of our clients’ needs – one client, and one successful outcome, at a time. We will continue to expand the depth of our practice groups, as well as add new groups, in order to provide clients with a broad range of quality services. We will grow our legal team by selectively adding attorneys who can bring a new and diverse approach to client satisfaction. We will grow our support team by adding dedicated, personable and skilled professionals who can enhance our Firm. ONE & ASSOCIATES, LLP will be recognized as the Firm with which businesses desire to associate because our consistent, proficient team delivers an exceptional experience in legal services.
Our Services
- Establishment of an internal legal system;
- Handling legal issues in your business dealings;
- Consultation on law and regulations;
- Drafting and amendments of legal instruments or documents in accordance with your needs;
- Legal analysis and risk management advice;
- Providing legal training and guidance for staff
- Legal audits (based on our checklist)
Due to the complexity of legal issues, specialization from our side is unavoidable. ONE & ASSOCIATES, LLP focus on the areas of employment and labor law, corporate & commercial law, real estate & construction, mergers & acquisitions and Ukraine, China business dynamics.
Remuneration
Our services are designed to meet strategic legal advice and consultation Requirements. We provide analysis of legal, regulatory and compliance issues and requirements in order to devise both practical and strategic solutions that maximize legal and compliance output while minimizing costs. We offer the highest integrity anddiscretion with respect to client confidentiality. Our consultants have experience working in-house for multi-national corporations and private businesses. They posses a unique insider’s view of how business works and how business decisions are made and understand the importance of balancing legal objectives with practical business considerations.
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Practice Director
Personal Profile
Eddy Nicholas O. Orinda Snr.
Corporate & Commercial
Email: eddy@oneattorneys.co.ke
Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, Practice Director & Head of Commercial/Corporate Law at ONE & Associates, LLP with vast experience in public health law, international commercial arbi- tration, insolvency, commercial litigation & corporate law practice. I advise clients on major legal transactions including international commercial arbitration, commercial transactions, insolvency and commercial litigation. With a professional working knowledge of Russian and Ukrainian lan- guages, considerable experience on the Eastern European legal system & business environment, I have advised & successfully acted as a link between the governments of the Republic of Ukraine (through the Embassy of Ukraine in Nairobi) and Kenya (through the Office of the Prime Minister of Kenya) in building and fostering diplomatic and business relations between the two Governments. Over the years I have developed alot of interest in insolvency, international relations and diplomacy.I am a senior lecturer at the United States International University (USIU)Nairobi, Kenya where I teach business law and survey of the legal environment at the Chandaria School of
Business (CSB).
Eddy is a Senior Lecturer at the United States International University (USIU) Nairobi, Kenya where he teaches commercial law –
Chandaria School of Business (CSB)
Skills & Languages
• English (Excellent), French (Elementary) Swahili (Very Good), Ukrainian (Elementary), Russian (Very Good), Dholuo (Native)
• Critical thinking & problem solving, advocacy, negotiation & persuasion, leadership skills, planning & strategizing.
Professional Membership / Organizations:
- Member, Law Society of Kenya (LSK) & East African Law Society (EALS).
- Member, Young Arbitrators Forum (YAF) of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).
- Member, International Commission of Jurists (ICJ)
- Member, Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA)
- Member, The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KNCCI).
- Member, International Association of Managing Partners (IAMP).
- Member, INSOL Europe.
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ONE & ASSOCIATES, LLP 10 Commandments
Based on the experience gained so far in exercising legal services, the ONE & ASSOCIATES, LLP have laid down the following 10 critical rules to be applied to our work:
Availability
We know that when addressing their needs, the clients are usually rushing or facing time onstraints. Therefore, our services are adapted to client´s needs, offering them the widest possible range of communication possibilities, including the availability of our team on mobile phones.
Determination
In order to achieve the goals set, individual procedures tai-lored to fit the specific needs and conditions of our clients are respected. “Responsibility“ – We are deeply committed to the quality of our results, therefore approaching the legal services with respect and utmost seriousness. This is reflected in the checking and controlling mechanisms in place within our company. These are continuously
verified and improved.
Confidentiality
We always follow the confidentiality rules without exception, as required of us by law. This principle is reflected in the way we handle the
information and documentation entrusted to us by our clients
Persistence
Our services must always aim at promoting and pushing through the client´s interest. In order to achieve the goal efficiently, we shall use
all means available. We do not settle for routine work when processing the client´s issues. We fight hard for the client´s victory.
Cost-Effectiveness
Being aware of the fact that time is money, we propose our clients the solutions that will help us achieve the desired task as fast as possible.
Confidentiality
We always follow the confidentiality rules without exception, as required of us by law. This principle is reflected in the way we handle the information and documentation entrusted to us by our clients
Expertise
We are continuously monitoring the latest legal provisions and their interpretation in the judicature of both Kenyan & Ugandan courts. We pay close attention to the level of expertise of all our attorneys and see to it that the level stays high.
Communication
We are aware of the vital role which communication with the client plays in providing good quality legal services. Therefore, we pay close attention to what the clients say, trying to understand their interests. We deem it natural to keep clients informed about the status of their case.
Inner Stability
For long time we have been working on building a strong and balanced team where
everybody feels supported by their colleagues and staff, and thereby enabled to advocate our clients´ interests with confidence.
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