Legal Statement | Hassan Luk LLP

General

Hassan Luk LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in Kenya, Somalia & South Sudan. Its registered office and principal place of business is at Applewood, 6th Floor, Kilimani, Nairobi. Hassan Luk LLP is authorised and regulated by the Law Society of Kenya.

In relation to those Hassan Luk practices which are corporate bodies, whether limited liability partnerships incorporated in the East African Community or other corporate bodies, we use the word "partner", on this website and generally, to refer to a member of the limited liability partnership or a shareowner or director of the other corporate body or in either case an employee or consultant with equivalent standing and qualifications.

Location-specific laws and regulations

For laws and regulations in addition to those on this page relating to particular Hassan Luk offices and/or the lawyers working there, we are guided by the following: Kenya, Federal Republic of Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and all applicable principles of the Commonwealth countries.

Ethics and professional standards policy

Hassan Luk is committed to the highest ethical and professional standards. These apply to all our people, regardless of role, and to all our offices. Hassan Luk people are required to act professionally and in compliance with relevant laws, regulations and Bar rules.

These ethical and professional standards include:

⥰ acting with integrity, professionalism and fairness

⥰ acting in the best interests of each client, including providing a proper standard of service to our clients

⥰ upholding the rule of law and the proper administration of justice

⥰ behaving in a way that maintains the trust the public has in the provision of legal services

⥰ maintaining our independence

The Firm has internal policies intended to help its people comply with these standards and with relevant laws and regulations.

Anti-corruption statement

Hassan Luk has a zero tolerance policy towards bribery and corruption. We are committed to:

⥰ conducting business in a manner that complies with applicable laws and is consistent with the highest ethical standards including, among other things, standards intended to prevent bribery and corruption, and

⥰ using our best endeavours to ensure that those who perform services for and on behalf of Hassan Luk – including employees, contractors, foreign counsel and agents – are aware of and share our commitment to conducting business ethically.

Hassan Luk will not use third parties or intermediaries to engage on its behalf in unethical practices that would be prohibited under any applicable laws if undertaken by Hassan Luk.

The Firm is subject to the Kenya Bribery Act 2016 and the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act in respect of its activities throughout the world and has adopted an Anti-Corruption Policy, which has been endorsed by its senior management.

Each payment method and provider may have restrictions regarding which countries they pay to, for legal and / or commercial reasons.

Anti-money laundering policies and procedures

Our anti-money laundering (AML) policies are generally based on the highest standards that are required in the jurisdictions where we operate, and apply in relation to all of our business in all of our offices all over the region.

The Firm conducts client due diligence enquiries on each new client and persons connected with them and conducts ongoing monitoring of existing clients.

Human rights

The UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights which were unanimously endorsed by the Human Rights Council in 2011 state that all business enterprises have a responsibility to respect human rights. As a firm we have agreed to support and respect internationally recognised human rights, both as part of our commitment to the UN Global Compact and consistent with the UN Guiding Principles.

Data privacy

Hassan Luk takes data privacy seriously. We have a global policy, that we follow worldwide, which is based on EAC & EU data protection principles. For more information see our privacy statement.

Our Regional Offices

Hassan Luk is present in three countries in the East African Community. Our regional offices are in Kenya, Somalia, and South Sudan.

Complaints and Privacy

Hassan Luk LLP is committed to respecting and protecting your privacy. Hassan Luk LLP controls the collection and processing of any personal data that you provide to us in relation to this website.

We respect your rights and want you to be comfortable with our use of your personal data. If you have a complaint or concern about how we use your personal data, we would like to work with you to resolve it.

Illegal Distribution & Copyright

The materials contained on this website are provided for general information purposes only and do not constitute legal or other professional advice. Neither Hassan Luk LLP nor any other Hassan Luk entity accepts any responsibility for any loss which may arise from reliance on information published on this site.

The materials published on this website are unless otherwise stated the copyright works of Hassan Luk LLP or another Hassan Luk entity. You may make copies of materials published which are of interest to you for your own personal use and you may provide occasional copies of individual publications (in paper or electronic form) to others for information purposes only provided that you do so free of charge.

Professional indemnity insurance

All Hassan Luk entities in the region have professional indemnity insurance cover which is in excess of any local compulsory requirements. Further details can be obtained from the Head of Legal, Kira Okumu.

Forum and Community Rules

Hassan Luk takes great pride in it’s global and thriving community! They're part of what makes the Firm fun and friendly. The forum rules and guidelines focus on mutual respect.

All users who wish to participate or give feedback are invited to do so.

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