Advocate · High Court of Kenya

Protect your interests.
Resolve what’s at stake.

Specialist counsel in data protection, technology & IP, and commercial transactions. Unified by a strategic focus on disputes.

Data Protection & Privacy
Tech & Intellectual Property
Commercial & Dispute Resolution
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Herman Tambo
Advocate · Nairobi, Kenya

Specialist Practice

Where I can help.

Three connected disciplines.
Your interests at the centre.

Data protection

Advice on personal information, statutory obligations, and disputes.

Privacy auditsCross-border dataComplianceDisputes
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Technology & IP

Protecting interests in software, digital platforms, and intellectual property.

Software licensingIP protectionSaaS agreementsTech ventures
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Commercial practice

Business relationships, corporate governance, contracts, and commercial disputes.

Commercial contractsFounder equityJoint venturesDisputes
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Strategic Focus

When your interests are in dispute.

Disputes cut through data breaches, software licensing infringements, founder disagreements, and cross-border commerce. I help clients assess exposure early, negotiate commercial resolutions, and advocate firmly when proceedings are necessary.

About Herman

Pragmatic, forward-looking counsel.

I’m Herman Tambo, an advocate working at the intersection of law, enterprise, and emerging technology.

Rather than standard boilerplate advice, my practice focuses on actionable clarity. Whether you are structuring complex data workflows under Kenya's Data Protection Act, drafting proprietary IP arrangements, or handling an active commercial standoff, my counsel is tailored to the commercial realities of your business.

Tell me what’s at stake for you. We can assess the legal position, clarify risk, and determine the most effective path forward.

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