Emerging Tech, SaaS & AI

We work with founders, legal teams, and product leads across emerging technologies to help them bring legally sound innovations to market. From SaaS platforms and AI tools to Web3 applications and digital finance products, we support you in navigating legal complexity without slowing innovation. Whether preparing for licensing, localising a global model, or getting investor-ready, we help you align your product with the realities of the Kenyan regulatory landscape and international legal trends.

Our services include:

SaaS & Platform Structuring

Drafting SaaS agreements, user terms, SLAs, and subscription conditions

Advising on legal structures for digital platforms, embedded tools, and aggregators

Reviewing onboarding flows, revenue models, and compliance with digital commerce laws

AI, Data Use & Automation Advisory

Legal risk mapping for AI systems, automation, and machine learning tools

Advising on consent, IP ownership, and lawful data use in AI training and deployment

Supporting product teams in aligning AI features with ethical and privacy frameworks

Blockchain & Virtual Asset Regulation

Token classification and regulatory review (utility, security, hybrid)

Smart contract and NFT licensing terms

Legal support for crypto wallets, digital asset platforms, and virtual asset taxation

Regulatory engagement for licensing, sandbox entry, or grey-zone innovation

Regulatory Readiness & Market Entry

Structuring and packaging products for regulator explanation, sandbox participation, or licensing

Conducting feasibility studies and market-fit analysis for new tech models

Localising global SaaS or platform products for Kenya’s infrastructure and consumer laws

Independent legal audits and investor-facing compliance reports

Commercial Deal Structuring & Growth Support

IP and technology ownership structuring across local and offshore group companies

Founders' agreements, equity vesting terms, and IP assignment clauses

Commercial advisory on white-label, referral, and platform licensing deals

Legal support for exit planning, M&A readiness, and post-termination IP enforcement

Coordination with trusted African counsel on regional expansion and local filings

Legal Risk & Governance in Product Strategy

IP ownership and licensing support for in-house, outsourced, or AI-generated software

Reviewing open-source software risks and licensing compliance before funding or M&A

Advising on data monetisation, profiling, and digital advertising in line with privacy law

Legal review of cloud contracts, data localisation obligations, and SLA risk exposure

Platform governance and user-generated content policies, including takedowns and liability control