Navigating Kenya's Capital Markets
Our Capital Markets practice provides strategic legal advice on the full spectrum of securities transactions and regulatory matters. We advise issuers, underwriters, investors, and regulated entities on compliance with the Capital Markets Act, CMA regulations, and Nairobi Securities Exchange listing requirements.
Our team has hands-on experience with equity and debt capital markets transactions, including initial public offerings, rights issues, private placements, bond issuances, and corporate actions affecting listed securities. We understand the regulatory landscape and work closely with the CMA, NSE, and CDSC to ensure seamless execution of capital markets transactions.
We also advise on ongoing compliance obligations for listed companies, including continuous disclosure requirements, insider trading regulations, and corporate governance standards applicable to public companies in Kenya.
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How We Can Help
IPOs & Public Offerings
Advising issuers and advisors on initial public offerings, introductions, and additional listings on the Nairobi Securities Exchange.
Bond & Debt Issuances
Structuring and documenting corporate bond programmes, commercial paper, and medium-term note programmes for both listed and unlisted issuances.
Rights Issues & Placements
Advising on rights issues, private placements, and other equity fundraising transactions for listed and unlisted companies.
CMA Regulatory Compliance
Advising regulated entities on licensing, ongoing compliance obligations, and regulatory reporting requirements under the Capital Markets Act.
Corporate Actions
Advising on share buybacks, capital reductions, bonus issues, stock splits, and other corporate actions affecting securities.
Fund Formation & Regulation
Establishing and licensing collective investment schemes, private equity funds, and venture capital vehicles under Kenyan regulatory frameworks.
Why Choose Us for Capital Markets
Regulatory Expertise
Deep understanding of the CMA regulatory framework, NSE listing rules, and CDSC requirements for capital markets transactions.
Transaction Experience
Practical experience in share buybacks, capital reductions, and equity restructurings for both listed and private companies.
Stakeholder Management
Skilled at managing multi-party transactions involving regulators, exchanges, depositories, and financial intermediaries.
Innovative Solutions
Creative structuring of capital markets instruments to achieve optimal financing and regulatory outcomes for our clients.
Capital Markets Team
Eric N. Kihungu
Managing PartnerGrace Muthoni
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