Corporate & Commercial Law.

Corporate and commercial legal services in Kenya. Company formation, M&A, capital markets, venture capital, startup advisory, and commercial contracts.

Businesses in Kenya operate in an environment of opportunity and complexity. New markets are opening across East Africa and beyond. Regulatory frameworks are evolving. Competition for capital, talent, and market share is intensifying. At every stage, from the first incorporation to the most complex cross-border transaction, the quality of legal counsel shapes the outcome.

Our corporate and commercial practice advises businesses across the full spectrum of commercial activity. We work with founders incorporating their first company, established enterprises structuring major transactions, investors deploying capital into East African markets, and multinational corporations navigating Kenya's commercial landscape.

We do not treat corporate law as paperwork. Every company formation, every shareholder agreement, every commercial contract is a decision that shapes the future of a business. We approach each engagement with that perspective

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What We Do.

Our corporate and commercial practice covers the following areas. Individual sub-practice pages will be added as the site grows.
Company Formation.
We advise on the formation of private limited companies, public limited companies, limited liability partnerships, and sole proprietorships under the Companies Act No. 17 of 2015. Our service covers name reservation at BRS, bespoke articles of association, shareholder agreements, board resolutions, KRA PIN registration, and beneficial ownership reporting.
Mergers & Acquisitions.
We advise buyers, sellers, and investors on the full M&A lifecycle: deal structuring, legal and regulatory due diligence, drafting and negotiation of transaction documents, Competition Authority filings, and post-completion integration.
Capital Markets.
We advise on capital raising including private placements, bond issuances, and structured finance. Our work covers CMA compliance, disclosure obligations, and prospectus preparation under the Capital Markets Act (Cap 485A).
Private Equity & Venture Capital.
We advise both investors and investee companies on PE and VC transactions: term sheets, subscription agreements, shareholders' agreements with investor protections (anti-dilution, liquidation preferences, drag-along/tag-along), regulatory approvals, and exit planning.
Commercial Contracts.
We draft, review, and negotiate supply agreements, service contracts, distribution arrangements, licensing deals, joint ventures, NDAs, and master service agreements. Our approach: clear, enforceable, commercially sensible.
Corporate Governance.
We advise boards, directors, and shareholders on governance under the Companies Act 2015: fiduciary duties, board charters, governance audits, shareholder disputes, minority rights, annual compliance, and beneficial ownership reporting.
Startup Advisory.
We provide a structured legal foundation for founders: incorporation, co-founder agreements, vesting, IP strategy, employment contracts with IP assignment, DPA 2019 compliance, and seed fundraising support. Our fee structures for startups reflect early-stage resource constraints.

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