Strengthening Your Case with Factual Evidence
Our premier legal investigation services provide Kenyan law firms, in-house counsel, and advocates with the critical evidence and litigation support needed to build formidable cases. In today's complex legal environment, success often hinges on facts that lie beyond the scope of initial discovery. Swipe Recoveries Experts Ltd acts as a crucial partner to legal professionals, meticulously gathering admissible evidence, locating key witnesses, serving legal documents, and conducting in-depth asset searches. Based at International Life House in Nairobi, our team understands the high stakes of legal proceedings and operates with the utmost discretion, professionalism, and adherence to the strict legal and ethical codes governing litigation support in Kenya.
Compliance and Admissibility in Kenyan Legal Investigations
The cornerstone of effective legal investigation services is an unwavering commitment to legal compliance. Evidence, no matter how compelling, is worthless if deemed inadmissible. Our investigators operate within a strict framework defined by Kenyan law, ensuring every piece of information we gather can withstand judicial scrutiny.
Key statutory considerations include the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, particularly Article 31, which guarantees the right to privacy. Any surveillance or information gathering must respect this fundamental right. Furthermore, all our processes are designed to align with the Evidence Act (Cap. 80), which dictates the rules on admissibility of evidence in court, and the Civil Procedure Act, which governs the conduct of civil litigation. Our team is trained in maintaining a proper chain of custody for physical evidence and documenting findings in a manner that is clear, objective, and suitable for inclusion in court filings and trial bundles. By partnering with Swipe Recoveries, legal teams can be confident that the support they receive strengthens their case without introducing procedural risks.
Our Core Legal Investigation Services
We offer a comprehensive suite of services tailored to the specific needs of legal professionals navigating litigation, arbitration, or transactional due diligence. Our core offerings include:
1. Witness Location and Statements: We specialize in skip tracing to locate crucial witnesses who may be difficult to find. Once located, our trained investigators can professionally interview them and obtain detailed, accurate statements that can be pivotal in a case.
2. Asset Tracing for Judgment Enforcement: Securing a favorable judgment is only half the battle. We assist advocates in the enforcement phase by tracing the debtor's assets, including bank accounts, real estate near landmarks like the Nairobi National Park, shares, and other valuable property, providing the necessary information to execute the court's decree.
3. Process Serving: We ensure timely and legally compliant service of court documents, including summons, complaints, and subpoenas. We provide a sworn Affidavit of Service as proof of delivery, which is essential for court proceedings to move forward.
4. Litigation & Trial Support: Our team can gather specific evidence, conduct surveillance to verify claims (e.g., in personal injury cases), perform comprehensive background checks on opposing parties or witnesses, and provide detailed reports to support your legal arguments.
Pricing for Legal Support & Investigation Services
We understand that legal costs must be manageable and justifiable to clients. Our pricing for legal investigation services is transparent and structured to provide value. Most services are charged on a flat-fee or hourly basis, while ongoing support for law firms can be arranged on a retainer model.
An initial case review and strategy consultation is always provided to outline the scope and estimated costs. For example, a standard witness locate (skip trace) within Nairobi might be priced at a flat fee of KES 25,000. A comprehensive asset search for judgment enforcement can range from KES 40,000 to KES 100,000+, depending on the complexity and number of assets to be traced. Process serving within Nairobi CBD is typically charged a flat fee starting at KES 5,000. For more complex, ongoing surveillance or litigation support, our hourly rates apply, starting from KES 4,000 per hour. We always provide a detailed quote for approval before commencing any billable work.
