Corporate & Commercial
All Services
Legal Prowess
backed by
30 years of
experience
Strategic Legal Support for Your Business in Kenya
Kenya offers many opportunities for businesses, but the legal environment can be complex. Whether you are starting a new venture or managing an established company, it is essential to understand and comply with legal requirements. At BMA Advocates & Associates, we offer clear, practical advice on corporate and commercial law. We help businesses operate confidently, meet regulatory requirements, and achieve their goals.
Core Services: Structuring, Transacting, and Ensuring Compliance
Company Formation and Structuring
Advice on the best legal structure (private company, partnership, branch of a foreign entity). Handling company registration in Kenya, including name reservation, constitutive documents (Memorandum and Articles of Association), and licensing.
Corporate Governance and Compliance
Guidance on compliance with the Companies Act 2015, Data Protection Act 2019, and other laws. Support with annual filings, beneficial ownership registers, board duties, and director responsibilities. Helping you maintain strong governance practices to ensure transparency and accountability.
Commercial Contracts
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating all types of business agreements. Examples include shareholder agreements, joint ventures, supply and distribution contracts, franchising arrangements, and service agreements.
Mergers, Acquisitions, and Disposals
Complete legal support for buying, selling, or merging businesses. Due diligence, structuring deals, advising on financing, and managing approvals from the Competition Authority of Kenya.
Business Restructuring and Insolvency
Advice on corporate re-organisations, capital reductions, and schemes of arrangement. Support during insolvency, administration, liquidation, or receivership under the Insolvency Act 2015.
Regulatory and Licensing Advisory
Guidance on industry-specific regulations and licenses. Assistance with Kenyan tax compliance, environmental laws, and consumer protection requirements.
We Are The Obvious Choice For Those Who Demand More:
Commercial Focus
We deliver practical legal solutions aligned with your business goals, ensuring our advice supports your growth strategy.
Local Expertise
Based in Thika with deep knowledge of Kenya’s legal landscape, we understand local market practices and regulatory requirements.
Proactive Planning
We help you anticipate legal challenges and design strategies to address them before they become problems.
Clear Communication
We explain complex legal issues in straightforward, actionable language so you can make informed decisions confidently.
Legal Security
We create strong legal frameworks, contracts, and structures that protect your business interests and assets.
Regulatory Confidence
We ensure your business remains compliant with Kenyan laws, reducing the risk of penalties and operational disruptions
Smooth Transactions
Our careful planning and expert execution support seamless business deals, expansions, and corporate restructurings.
Risk Management
We identify and address potential legal exposures early, helping you avoid costly disputes or compliance failures.
Ready to Navigate Complex Business Legalities?
We Provide Corporate and Commercial Legal Counsel Can Count On.
Complex business environments demand precise legal insights. Our team is prepared to offer the clear, actionable advice your enterprise requires.
Proactive Solutions for Your Business's Legal Challenges
At BMA Advocates & Associates, our approach extends beyond traditional legal services. We deliver strategic, actionable solutions designed to address your business’s legal challenges effectively and contribute directly to its success. We focus on:
Risk Mitigation
Proactively identifying and addressing potential legal exposures within your corporate structures, contracts, and operational frameworks.
Transactional Efficiency
Streamlining complex commercial dealings and corporate transactions, ensuring they proceed smoothly and achieve their intended objectives.
Investment Protection
Safeguarding your intellectual property, financial assets, and corporate interests through meticulously drafted agreements and diligent legal oversight.
Regulatory Assurance
Guiding your business through Kenya's dynamic legal and regulatory landscape, ensuring ongoing compliance and mitigating the risk of penalties.
Strategic Dispute Resolution
Providing robust representation in commercial disputes, pursuing efficient resolutions through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation when necessary, always with your commercial interests paramount.
Our Benefits: Driving Your Business’s Legal Security and Growth
Partnering with BMA Advocates & Associates provides your business with distinct advantages:
- Enhanced Legal Security: Implement robust frameworks that protect your assets, contractual relationships, and intellectual property.
- Assured Regulatory Compliance: Navigate Kenya’s evolving legal landscape with confidence, minimizing risks of penalties and operational disruptions.
- Facilitated Growth Initiatives: Execute complex corporate transactions, expansions, and M&A activities efficiently and with legal precision.
- Strategic Risk Management: Benefit from proactive identification and mitigation of potential legal exposures before they escalate.
- Optimised Transactional Outcomes: Achieve commercially favourable results in your agreements and corporate dealings, backed by expert legal drafting and negotiation.
- Unwavering Legal Support: Rely on a responsive and experienced legal team dedicated to your long-term business success.
