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Lee Simowitz focuses on antitrust, healthcare and consumer protection law. Lee is a contributor to BakerHostetler’s Antitrust Advocate blog, providing informative commentary on the latest developments in antitrust litigation and counseling. Lee practices extensively before trial and appellate courts, including the United States Supreme Court, federal courts of appeal and state appellate courts. He has successfully argued nine appeals in antitrust cases. He successfully represented a minority broadcaster before the Supreme Court when the Court upheld an FCC affirmative action program against constitutional attack.
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Demystifying the Holding of Purchase Price On Stakeholders Basis
The bone of contention between parties when selling or purchasing any piece of land is to whom the Purchase Price (deposit and/or balance) shall be paid pending transfer of the property into the purchaser’s name. -
Surviving Tough Times: Is a Scheme of Arrangement
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6 Quick Points on Mergers in Kenya
Mergers and Acquisitions is an interesting and vibrant practice that is emerging in Kenya. It is reported that Kenya ranked 4th overall in Africa after South, Nigeria and Ghana as the most sought after country for foreign investors for mergers with local firms/companies. The following is a brief write up on mergers in Kenya -
Plastic Bags Ban in Kenya: A Gold Mine of Opportunities
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Keeping disputes out of Court…Mediation gaining ground in Kenya
When you hear Alternative Dispute Resolution commonly referred to as ADR, the first thought that comes to mind is settling a dispute outside the Courtroom, which is correct. The typical ADR processes include: Arbitration, Negotiation, Mediation and Conciliation. It would be great to enlighten you on all four processes but the focus of this article will be Mediation. -
Linking your Business to the eCitizen Portal
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Legal Development: The National Land Commission (Investigation of Historical Land Injustices) Regula
The Constitution of Kenya mandates the National Land Commission ("Commission") to initiate investigation on its own initiative or on a complaint into historical land injustices and recommend appropriate redress. -
Bankrupt Spouse What You Need to Know
Bankruptcy is a legal method of eliminating debt and providing a means for debt oppressed people to obtain a ‘fresh start’. Simply put bankruptcy means the elimination of the debt one owes to the creditor -
Creditors’ Rights: Possible Recovery Avenues for Creditors
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Disclosure Of Beneficial Ownership Of Companies: Implications For Private Equity
The Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering (FATF) [1]  through its Recommendation 24  on transparency and beneficial ownership of legal persons, calls on its member states to take measures to prevent the misuse of legal persons for money laundering or terrorist financing. It provides that countries should ensure that there is adequate, accurate and timely information on the beneficial ownership and control of legal persons.