Commercial & Debt
Corporate Lawyers in Nairobi, Kenya
Clear, commercially minded counsel for boards, founders, investors and family businesses — from governance to transactions.
Governance gaps and unreviewed transaction terms are usually discovered at the worst moment — during due diligence, a dispute or a regulator's review. Take advice before you sign or approve.
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You sit on a board and need clarity on your duties and the company's governance obligations under the Companies Act 2015.
You are buying, selling or investing in a Kenyan company and need the transaction structured and documented properly.
Shareholders need clear rules on control, transfers and exits before relationships are tested.
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Our Corporate Law Practice
Companies in Kenya operate under the Companies Act 2015, sector regulation and increasingly demanding expectations from investors, lenders and regulators. Our corporate practice advises boards, directors, founders, investors and family businesses on how companies are owned, governed and transacted — so that decisions are properly authorised and the company is ready for investment, financing or sale.
We advise on directors' duties and board governance, shareholders' agreements and articles of association, share transfers and capital changes, corporate due diligence, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and business succession. Where a matter has a regulatory dimension — merger control, capital markets or a sector regulator — we plan for it from the start rather than after signing.
Our approach is practical and plain-spoken. We explain the legal position, identify the risks that matter to the business, and draft documents that reflect how the company actually operates. For company incorporation and restructuring, see our Company Formation & Restructuring practice; for founders and investors in early-stage companies, see Venture Capital & Startup Law.
How We Work With You
Initial Consultation
We listen, understand your matter, assess urgency and give you a clear view of your legal options.
Strategy & Planning
We build a defined legal strategy with milestones, timelines and a transparent cost estimate.
Expert Execution
Our senior advocates handle all filings, negotiations, documentation and court appearances.
Resolution & Follow-Up
We secure the outcome, ensure it's properly documented and follow up on implementation.
How We Can Help
Corporate Governance
Directors' duties, board charters, conflicts policies and governance reviews under the Companies Act 2015.
Shareholder Agreements
Control, reserved matters, transfers, exits and deadlock — aligned with the articles of association.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Share and asset acquisitions, sale agreements, merger approvals and completion.
Corporate Due Diligence
Legal due diligence on Kenyan companies before investment, acquisition or lending.
Joint Ventures
Structuring and documenting corporate and contractual joint ventures in Kenya.
Business Succession
Ownership and management succession for family and owner-managed businesses.
Specialist Services in This Practice
- Corporate GovernanceBoard frameworks, directors' duties, board charters and governance reviews under the Companies Act 2015.
- Shareholder AgreementsDrafting and negotiating shareholders' agreements: control, reserved matters, transfers, exits and deadlock.
- Mergers & AcquisitionsShare and asset acquisitions, sale agreements, regulatory approvals and completion for Kenyan transactions.
- Corporate Due DiligenceLegal due diligence on Kenyan companies before investment, acquisition, lending or partnership.
Why Clients Choose WTT Lichuma Advocates LLP
EBS Presidential Honour — Senior Partner
Led by Mrs. Winfred Osimbo Lichuma, EBS — over three decades of experience and former Chairperson of the National Gender and Equality Commission.
International & Regional Reach
We undertake domestic, regional and international assignments — bringing world-class legal standards to every matter.
Dedicated Legal Team
Advocates of the High Court of Kenya assigned to your matter from instruction to conclusion.
Plain-Language Communication
We explain your legal position clearly at every stage. No jargon. Just clear, actionable guidance.
Your Corporate Law Team
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions our clients ask about corporate law in Kenya.
A corporate lawyer advises on how companies are owned, governed and transacted — directors' duties, shareholders' agreements, share transfers, mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, joint ventures and compliance with the Companies Act 2015 and sector regulation.
Company Formation & Restructuring focuses on incorporating companies and reorganising their structures. Corporate Law covers how established companies are governed and transacted — board governance, shareholder arrangements, M&A, due diligence and joint ventures.
Many do. Transactions that meet the merger notification thresholds require approval from the Competition Authority of Kenya, and some sectors need approval from their regulator. Whether approval is needed should be assessed before signing.
Yes. We advise foreign investors on structuring, due diligence, transaction documents, approvals and completion, working with their home-country advisers where needed.
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