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Life Sciences & Healthcare

With over nine (10) specialist lawyers across Nairobi and Mombasa, we understand the scientific and commercial as well as the legal imperatives affecting your life sciences & healthcare business.

Our lawyers guide clients through complex litigation, corporate transactions, government investigations, regulatory compliance and privacy laws. We have played a leading role in critical and complex disputes that have defined the healthcare industry, according us the necessary experience and expertise to advice you on regulatory landscape and to ensure compliance with both local laws and global policies.

We are a leader in providing strategic and other advice relating to medical claims, medical malpractice, and patents. We have successfully defended leading members of the medical profession against disciplinary proceedings instituted at the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council. We have also successfully challenged, by way of high court reviews and constitutional petition, disciplinary proceedings brought against medical practitioners.

Today, we possess an firm grasp of the life and health sciences sector and a practical understanding of the commercial realities underlying the sector.


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01/06/2022
CMS Next
What’s next? In a world of ever-ac­cel­er­at­ing change, staying ahead of the curve and knowing what’s next for your business or sector is essential. At CMS, we see ourselves not only as your legal advisers but also as your business partners. We work together with you to not only resolve current issues but to anticipate future challenges and innovate to meet them. With our latest publication, CMS Next, our experts will regularly offer you insights into and fresh perspectives on a range of issues that businesses have to deal with – from ESG agendas to restructuring after the pandemic or facing the digital transformation. We will also share with you more about the work that we are doing for our clients, helping them innovate, grow and mitigate risk. To be able to provide you with the best support, we immerse ourselves in your world to understand your legal needs and challenges. However, it is equally important that you know who we are and how we can work with you. So, we invite you to meet our experts and catch a glimpse of what is happening inside CMS. Enjoy reading this publication, which we will update regularly with new content. CMS Executive Team
26/11/2021
COVID-19 vaccination and testing in Kenya - employment law perspective
Vaccination 1. What options does the employer have to encourage employees to be vaccinated? Can the employer provide a financial incentive to employees?  The general duty of an employer in Kenya as...
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24/11/2021
On the Pulse
Welcome to CMS ‘On the Pulse’ video/podcast series for all Life Sciences & Healthcare professionals – legal, compliance, regulatory
11/05/2020
AI in Life Sciences
Artificial intelligence is not new: the term itself was coined over 60 years ago. However, the convergence of data volume, processing power and technical capability has convinced many that the AI era...