Garry Kenna

Bio

Garry’s expertise spans three primary areas: commercial property, contract law, and business acquisitions and sales. Garry and his team bring extensive experience in international business law, providing Akadia Group with legal strength across complex cross-border operations. He and his team expertise covers:

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• Trade & Investment Law – Skilled in navigating bilateral and multilateral trade agreements, WTO rules, and bilateral investment treaties (BITs), ensuring compliance and protecting foreign investments.

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• International Conventions & Contracts – Drafting and structuring cross-border contracts, including provisions for jurisdiction, dispute resolution, and enforcement across multiple legal systems.

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• Regulatory Compliance – Guiding businesses through foreign investment regulations, customs, licensing requirements, and product standards to ensure smooth international operations.

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• Intellectual Property Protection – Safeguarding innovations, trademarks, and patents under global frameworks such as TRIPS, WIPO, and the Paris Convention.

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• Dispute Resolution – Experienced in arbitration, mediation, and international litigation, with a focus on neutral, enforceable, and efficient settlements.

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• Jurisdictional Strategy – Advising on complex issues of jurisdiction, choice of law, and enforcement of judgments in multi-jurisdictional disputes.

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• Cultural & Political Risk Management – Assessing geopolitical and cultural factors to help Akadia Group mitigate risks and leverage international opportunities.

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•  Business sales and purchases, start-ups, commercial contracts, corporate governance, company reorganisations, joint ventures, lending agreements, shareholder agreements, terms of business, and more.​

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•  Commercial leases, property acquisitions and disposals, property finance, and option & preemption agreements.

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Through his and his teams legal expertise, Garry ensures Akadia Group operates with confidence, compliance, and strategic advantage in global markets.

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Whether advising a sole trader, negotiating a high-value acquisition for a multinational, or structuring complex lending arrangements for financial institutions, Garry combines technical legal precision with practical, results-oriented advice. His client base ranges from small business owners to major corporate stakeholders, and his ability to navigate high-stakes negotiations has earned him a reputation for both excellence and discretion.

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At Akadia Group, Garry plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the company’s legal and commercial interests, structuring deals that support strategic growth while ensuring compliance at every stage. His dual position, as both a leader in his family’s prestigious law firm and Akadia’s in-house counsel, provides the Group with a unique advantage: seamless legal expertise backed by deep industry insight.