Corporate/M&A | Global

Anjarwalla & Khanna operates a market-leading corporate practice that is well equipped to handle all aspects of local and cross-border corporate and M&A transactions, including in highly regulated industries. The firm continues to be regarded as having a standout team in regional transactions, leveraging its own bench of experts and those from its network. The team in Nairobi is often instructed by private equity houses and investment funds. Also featuring on the firm's impressive portfolio of clients are a number of financial institutions.

Bowmans' distinguished Kenyan corporate group has an enviable track record in sophisticated cross-border transactions, as well as corporate restructurings. The Nairobi-based team is also well regarded for its ability to advise on significant private equity investments. The firm is a popular choice among investment companies, as well as significant corporations from the agriculture, food and beverage and energy industries.

Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (Kieti Law LLP) is an established outfit housing a solid corporate team. The firm is regularly instructed by international private equity and venture capital funds on their investments, with notable recent work within the energy sector. The team has extensive experience concerning acquisitions and is also well versed in assisting with the negotiation of exits from investments.

Dentons Hamilton Harrison & Mathews is a well-established Kenyan law firm with a strong corporate group that is well regarded for its handling of domestic and multi-jurisdictional transactions, often benefiting from expertise across the Dentons network of offices. The firm acts for clients involved in a number of highly regulated sectors, including financial services and energy, providing advice to domestic as well as regional and international heavyweights.

ENS houses a robust and experienced group of corporate lawyers in Nairobi. The team particularly stands out for its cross-border services, backed up by the firm's formidable pan-African platform. Alongside notable corporate clients, its lawyers' services are also engaged by a range of foreign investors. Team members are active on behalf of both buyers and sellers in transactions, as well as assisting with corporate reorganisations.

Kaplan & Stratton is an established law firm in the Kenyan corporate space and is regularly instructed by a diverse pool of clients. The team has a particularly impressive following of logistics companies and financial services clients. The firm's experience encompasses acquisitions and strategic investments, as well as joint venture agreements.

CMS Daly Inamdar Advocates is a long-established law firm with offices in Nairobi and Mombasa. The team assists clients with corporate reorganisations and business transfers, as well as advising them on regulatory issues. Its lawyers act across a broad array of sectors, including technology and manufacturing, and often represent shareholders in transactions.

Clyde & Co's Nairobi office operates a broad Kenyan corporate practice in association with Jared Kangwana & Co Advocates. It is well versed in acquisitions, acting for notable clients in energy, insurance and financial services, as well as other sectors. The team has extensive experience advising on cross-border matters, and is additionally highly capable regarding corporate structuring arrangements relating to entity formation and PPP arrangements.

Oraro & Company Advocates is a leading litigation law firm which also offers a robust corporate team. It is frequently engaged to assist overseas clients with their investments into Kenyan businesses and also offers considerable experience advising on corporate restructuring initiatives.