Whether structuring joint ventures, facilitating complex mergers and acquisitions, or drafting high-value commercial contracts, our lawyers are skilled at safeguarding our clients’ interests while enabling growth. We advise on a wide range of services, including business establishment, forensics and due diligence, corporate restructure, private equity investments, capital markets, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, privatisations, competition and antitrust (local and international) and employment law.
We have advised a wide range of clients, including state corporations, multinational corporations, private equity investors, startups and family-owned enterprises. Our expertise extends to frontier sectors, including fintech, digital innovation and impact investing. As businesses navigate dynamic markets and regulatory challenges, we remain a trusted partner for sound, forward-looking legal counsel.
Key Capabilities
Corporate finance
The Firm offers legal support for businesses seeking to raise, restructure or deploy capital. We work with corporates, financial institutions, private equity firms and development finance institutions to navigate regulatory frameworks, negotiate deal terms and ensure sound documentation.
We also advise on equity and debt financing, syndicated lending, recapitalisations, mezzanine funding and convertible instruments across diverse industries and deal sizes. The legal advice balances technical expertise with commercial insight, thereby protecting your position while enabling access to capital.
Whether funding expansion, bridging liquidity or optimising capital profiles, we provide tailored legal solutions that align with our clients’ business goals and market realities.
Structuring capital solutions that support growth, stability and strategic vision.
Private equity and venture capital
Our specialised team brings a nuanced understanding of term sheets, investment instruments, shareholder agreements and regulatory compliance in Kenya. We have acted for both investors and entrepreneurs in sectors such as fintech, agribusiness and clean energy.
We support private equity funds, venture capital firms, founders, start-ups and portfolio companies across all stages of the investment cycle, from fund formation and early-stage financing to exits and post-investment governance.
In our legal advice, we balance risk, reward and long-term value creation by using a collaborative and impact-aware approach. Our role does not end at closing; we continue to advise on governance, restructuring and regulatory compliance matters throughout the lifecycle of the investment.
Trusted legal partner for investors and high-growth businesses.
Mergers and acquisitions
We advise local and international clients on the full lifecycle of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, business combinations and privatisations. We act for buyers, sellers, target companies and financial advisers across diverse sectors, including financial services, manufacturing, energy and technology.
Our team provides end-to-end support from due diligence and regulatory compliance to structuring, negotiation and post-transaction integration. Our extensive experience has equipped our team with a keen understanding of the strategic and operational hurdles companies face, enabling us to deliver tailored, forward-thinking solutions that drive successful deal outcomes.
Strategic legal guidance for high-stakes transactions across industries.
Commercial contracts
Our team combines deep sectoral understanding with legal precision to anticipate potential disputes and embed safeguards that minimise exposure. We support clients with scalable contract solutions that grow with their businesses.
We draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts that are tailored to the business objectives and risk profiles of our clients. From supply and distribution agreements to licensing, franchising, service level agreements and procurement contracts, we ensure operations are underpinned by strong legal foundations for our clients.
We deliver contracts that create clarity, mitigate risk and foster trust.
Clear, enforceable agreements that protect your interests and drive operational success.
Joint ventures and SPVs
We advise clients on the formation, structuring and governance of joint ventures and special-purpose vehicles (SPVs) to achieve commercial objectives while managing legal and regulatory risks.
The team supports cross-border partnerships, public-private collaborations and sector-specific SPVs, particularly in infrastructure, energy, real estate and investment projects. Our lawyers guide clients through joint venture and shareholder agreements, capital structuring, governance protocols and exit mechanisms to ensure alignment and accountability among partners.
Whether setting up a project vehicle or entering a multi-party joint venture, we craft structures that are legally sound, tax-efficient and commercially viable.
Strategic structuring for collaborative ventures and purpose-driven entities.
Key Contacts
Candice Kola
Partner, Head of Corporate & Finance
E: ckola@ashitivaadvocates.com
