Mergers & Acquisitions

Practice Area

Strategic M&A Legal Advisory

Our Mergers & Acquisitions practice advises buyers, sellers, investors, and management teams on the full lifecycle of M&A transactions — from initial strategy and target identification through to completion, post-merger integration, and regulatory approvals. We handle transactions across a range of structures including share purchases, asset acquisitions, management buyouts, and cross-border deals.

We bring particular strength in mid-market transactions where commercial creativity and regulatory navigation are critical to deal success. Our experience spans financial services, real estate, technology, manufacturing, and consumer sectors, giving us a broad understanding of the commercial drivers and regulatory considerations that shape M&A transactions in Kenya and the wider East African region.

Our approach combines rigorous legal analysis with practical deal-making skills, ensuring that our clients' transactions are executed efficiently, with risks properly identified and managed throughout the process.

Key Contacts

Eric N. Kihungu

Managing Partner

Grace Muthoni

Associate — Banking & Finance

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Our Services

How We Can Help

Share & Asset Acquisitions

Advising on the structuring, negotiation, and execution of share purchase and asset acquisition transactions for both buyers and sellers.

Due Diligence

Conducting comprehensive legal due diligence across corporate, commercial, regulatory, employment, real estate, and litigation matters.

Transaction Documentation

Drafting and negotiating sale and purchase agreements, shareholders' agreements, completion documents, and ancillary transaction documentation.

Private Equity & Venture Capital

Advising on private equity investments, venture capital fundraising, investor exits, and management incentive arrangements.

Regulatory Approvals

Managing competition authority filings, sector-specific regulatory approvals, and government consents required for M&A transactions in Kenya.

Post-Merger Integration

Advising on legal aspects of post-completion integration including corporate restructuring, employment transfers, and contract novation.

Our Advantage

Why Choose Us for Mergers & Acquisitions

Deal Strategy

We work with clients to develop and execute M&A strategies that align with their commercial and financial objectives.

Rigorous Due Diligence

Thorough legal analysis that identifies risks early and provides actionable recommendations for deal structuring.

Negotiation Skills

Experienced negotiators who protect our clients' interests while maintaining constructive deal momentum.

Completion Focus

Practical, solutions-oriented approach that keeps transactions moving toward successful completion.

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