Publication date: 26.08.2025
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Legal Case: Corruption Investigation Involving Nike and Athletics Kenya
Situation Overview and Rights Protection
In 2015, the international brand Nike signed a contract with Athletics Kenya, which included a $500,000 “commitment bonus” to ensure the exclusive use of Nike products by Kenyan athletes. However, this transaction raised suspicions of possible misappropriation of funds by the federation’s management, prompting an official investigation.
The company sought legal assistance to ensure legal protection of its interests and to correctly process and prepare documents.
Document Preparation and Processing
To effectively protect Nike, attorneys carried out:
- Document preparation for banks and internal audits;
- Document processing according to international and Kenyan legal requirements;
- Preparation of request documents necessary to gather information on the federation’s financial operations;
- Submission of attorney's inquiries and lawyer's requests to financial institutions and regulators;
- Providing consultations on negotiations and case management throughout the investigation.
These actions allowed Nike to receive comprehensive legal assistance and secure its interests internationally.
Case Management and Legal Protection
The law firm ensured:
- Case management at all stages of the investigation;
- Provision of legal protection in the event of claims from third parties;
- Oversight of legal requests and submission of attorney's inquiries to governmental authorities;
- Organization of media interactions to minimize reputational risks.
Advantages of Legal Support
Professional legal assistance includes:
- Legal request preparation;
- Protection of the company’s interests at all levels;
- Ensuring compliance with international standards;
- Monitoring financial operations and regulatory compliance;
- Preparation of all necessary documents for official audits.
Additional client benefits:
- Minimization of reputational risks;
- Efficient document processing and preparation of request documents;
- Expert consultations regarding rights protection in complex international disputes;
- Timely submission of lawyer's requests and responses to legal requests from authorities.
Questions & Answers
Question
1. What documents were prepared to protect Nike?
Answer
Prepared request documents, internal communications, and financial reports, all processed according to international standards.
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2. What is the difference between an attorney's inquiry and a lawyer's request?
Answer
Attorney's inquiry — an official legal submission on behalf of the client;
Lawyer's request — a document submitted directly by the attorney to governmental authorities or institutions.
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3. How was Nike’s legal protection implemented?
Asnwer
The law firm provided case management, comprehensive legal assistance, and timely responses to all legal requests.
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4. What are the advantages of attorney support in international investigations?
Answer
Rights protection of the company;
Minimization of risks, fines, and sanctions;
Proper document preparation and document processing;
Professional negotiation with authorities and regulators.
This case demonstrates the importance of comprehensive legal assistance and legal protection in international disputes and corruption investigations. Through expert document preparation, document processing, submission of attorney's inquiries and lawyer's requests, and professional case management, Nike successfully protected its rights protection and minimized reputational risks.
For professional assistance in complex international matters, preparation of request documents, and ensuring rights protection, contact our law firm. We guarantee full support and effective legal protection of your company’s interests.
