Commercial and Corporate Law

We represent clients in all levels of Courts within Kenya. We also participate regularly in hearings before several tribunals in Kenya. In addition to our trial expertise, we assist clients in identifying and mitigating risks that may lead to new exposures. We focus on developing a deep understanding of our client’s business and providing proactive and cost-effective solutions.

We represent many financial institutions in connection with loans secured by real property and/or personal property. We prepare and review loan documentation for enforceability and regulatory compliance. We pride ourselves on our ability to quickly revise and transmit loan documents, thus enabling our clients to be more responsive to their borrowers.

The decision to become a sole proprietor, partnership, limited liability partnership, company or not-for-profit organisation is an important consideration for any founder or business owner. We work closely with startups and entrepreneurs to design and implement fit-for-purpose legal structures bearing in mind legal and tax nuances.

Commercial contracts are the heartbeat of each business. We deliver a full spectrum of contract services to our clients.

These include:

• Business Agreements
• Services and Outsourcing Agreements
• Supply and Distributorship Agreements
• Franchise Agreements
• Licensing Agreements
• Manufacturing Agreements
• Management and Consulting Agreements
• Infrastructure Agreements
• Management and Consulting Agreements

Our corporate governance practice is rooted in practical expertise and experience. The services we offer include:

• Company Secretarial and Board Advisory Services
• Board Governance Audits
• Board Evaluations and Training
• Governance Consultancies

We work with employers and prepare them to anticipate and effectively address challenges associated with employee complaints and concerns. In particular in help in drafting and implementing appropriate workplace policies and procedures and establishing proper guidelines in contracts and other employment-related agreements

We offer legal advice and advocacy on all types of insurance claims, subrogation and coverage issues including: property and casualty, accident and health and professional and management liability.

Mutie Advocates regularly offers counsel to clients on M & A and divestures. These may include share or asset-based transactions, leveraged buyouts or spin offs. Our service suite covers full scope from due diligence through to structuring and financing of deals

We represent buyers, sellers, borrowers, and property owners in navigating private and commercial real estate transactions including sales, purchases, exchanges, leasing and financing.