Law societies study legal demands in bid to launch cross-border service

Lawyers take oath before being admitted as advocates of the High Court at the Supreme Court of Kenya. Soon lawyers will be able to work all over the region. PHOTO | ANTHONY OMUYA |

Law societies in East Africa are reviewing how legal fees are charged across the borders as a step towards setting qualifications for their members to practise across the region.

This will help EAC residents to pay uniform fees for services rendered by lawyers and also reduce complications in the movement of the professionals across the region.