Corporate, Commercial, Banking & Tax Law

Our Corporate, Commercial, Banking & Tax Law practice provides comprehensive legal support to businesses at every stage of their lifecycle, from incorporation and structuring to complex commercial transactions and regulatory compliance. We advise startups, SMEs, multinational corporations, and financial institutions on company formation, corporate governance, shareholder agreements, mergers and acquisitions, and restructuring, ensuring that clients' commercial objectives are matched with sound legal frameworks.

In banking and finance, we act for lenders and borrowers in structuring, negotiating, and documenting facilities, security arrangements, and syndicated loans, and we advise financial institutions on regulatory compliance with the Central Bank of Kenya and other relevant regulators. Our tax practice supports clients with corporate tax planning, transfer pricing, VAT and customs matters, and representation in tax disputes before the Kenya Revenue Authority and the Tax Appeals Tribunal.

We also support clients with drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, distribution and agency agreements, joint ventures, and cross-border transactions, ensuring compliance with competition law and sector-specific regulations. Whether you are launching a new venture, raising capital, restructuring your business, or managing regulatory and tax exposure, our team delivers commercially minded legal solutions tailored to your business needs.

    Our services:

  • Company Incorporation
  • Corporate Governance
  • Commercial Contracts
  • Shareholder Agreements
  • Partnership Agreements
  • Joint Ventures
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Banking & Finance
  • Securities
  • Loan Documentation
  • Financial Transactions
  • Debt Restructuring
  • Tax Advisory
  • Tax Compliance
  • Tax Dispute Resolution

Have questions? talk to our specialist.

We handle name reservation, preparation of incorporation documents, registration with the Business Registration Service, and post-incorporation compliance such as PIN registration, tax obligations, and statutory filings.

Yes, we support clients through the full M&A process, including due diligence, deal structuring, negotiation, regulatory approvals, and completion, whether acting for buyers, sellers, or investors.

Yes, we advise on tax-efficient structuring and represent clients in tax audits, objections, and appeals before the Kenya Revenue Authority and the Tax Appeals Tribunal.

We act for both lenders and borrowers on loan facilities, security documentation, syndications, and regulatory compliance matters involving the Central Bank of Kenya.

Yes, we prepare and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including supply, distribution, agency, joint venture, and shareholder agreements, tailored to protect your interests.