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Corporate & Commercial Practice
We provide end-to-end legal support for businesses, ensuring they operate smoothly, compliantly, and profitably. From mergers and acquisitions to intellectual property and corporate restructuring, our team delivers innovative solutions that align with your strategic goals.
- Mergers & Acquisitions.
- Corporate and Sovereign Financing.
- Competition Law and ESOP Structuring.
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Our work cuts across diverse sectors such as infrastructure, telecommunications, employee ownership, energy, Islamic finance, and aviation. We have expertise in navigating complex legal and regulatory landscapes, both domestically and internationally.
PPP Concession for Northern Corridor
Provided legal counsel on a PPP concession for developing the Kenyan Northern Corridor to boost regional trade and connectivity, linking Burundi, DRC, South Sudan, and Uganda, with financing from the IDA and African Development Bank.
External Counsel to Safaricom Limited
Served as external counsel to Safaricom Limited, conducting due diligence on business partners, completing 600 legal audits for compliance, managing contracts, and offering corporate law support to their in-house legal team.
ESOP Establishment and Compliance
Advised clients on establishing and implementing registered ESOPs, ensuring compliance with the Capital Markets Authority and Kenya Revenue Authority, while navigating legal complexities to guarantee tax efficiency and regulatory adherence.
Petroleum Model Production Sharing Agreement
Collaborated with global legal experts to draft a Petroleum Model Production Sharing Agreement for Somalia, creating a framework for petroleum exploration and development while safeguarding the country’s interests.
Sharia-Compliant Listing
Acted as lead legal advisor for Kurwitu Ventures, facilitating the first Sharia-compliant listing on the Nairobi Securities Exchange, pioneering growth in Islamic finance within Kenya’s capital markets.
Aviation Industry Representation
Represented Freedom Airlines before the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) in a high-stakes case. Additionally, provided expert guidance to the airline on compliance with the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority’s (KCAA) stringent air transport regulations.
