Comprehensive Corporate & Commercial Legal Solutions
Our Corporate & Commercial practice serves businesses at every stage of their lifecycle — from formation and structuring through to expansion, restructuring, and exit. We advise local and international clients on the full range of corporate and commercial legal matters, ensuring that every transaction is structured to achieve our clients' commercial objectives while maintaining full legal compliance.
We work with startups, SMEs, listed companies, private equity investors, and multinational corporations across diverse sectors including financial services, manufacturing, technology, agriculture, and hospitality. Our approach is practical, commercially aware, and tailored to each client's specific needs.
Whether you are establishing a new business in Kenya, entering into a joint venture, negotiating a complex commercial agreement, or restructuring your corporate group, our team has the depth of experience to guide you through the process efficiently and effectively.
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How We Can Help
Company Formation & Structuring
Establishing companies, partnerships, and special purpose vehicles with optimal legal structures tailored to your business objectives and tax considerations.
Shareholder Agreements
Drafting and negotiating shareholder agreements, subscription agreements, and investment documentation that protect your interests and clarify governance.
Joint Ventures & Partnerships
Structuring and documenting joint ventures, consortium agreements, and strategic partnerships for both local and cross-border commercial collaborations.
Commercial Contracts
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating supply agreements, distribution agreements, service contracts, licensing deals, and other commercial documentation.
Corporate Governance
Advising boards and management on corporate governance best practices, directors' duties, regulatory compliance, and fiduciary obligations under Kenyan law.
Corporate Restructuring
Advising on group restructurings, share buybacks, capital reductions, demergers, and other corporate reorganisation transactions.
Why Choose Us for Corporate & Commercial
Commercial Awareness
We combine legal rigour with commercial understanding to deliver advice that is both legally sound and practically implementable.
Sector Experience
Deep experience across financial services, real estate, technology, manufacturing, and other key sectors of the Kenyan economy.
Transaction Track Record
Proven track record in share buybacks, equity restructurings, investor exits, and complex corporate reorganisation transactions.
Responsive Service
We understand that commercial transactions move fast. Our team delivers timely, efficient, and high-quality legal support.
Corporate & Commercial Team
Eric N. Kihungu
Managing PartnerGrace Muthoni
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