Corporate & Commercial

Corporate and Commercial Law

Our clients include listed and unlisted companies, local and foreign private companies, branches of foreign companies, and other private and public-sector entities across the region.

MNG & Company Advocates provides specialized corporate and commercial advice tailored to the Kenyan and broader East African business environment. We help businesses navigate regulatory frameworks, structure commercial transactions, and manage governance requirements with practical, solutions-oriented guidance.

Corporate Lifecycle Management
We guide clients through every stage of the corporate lifecycle including:
- Entity Set-Up: Assistance with registration and incorporation of companies, branches, and other business structures.
- Company Secretarial Services: Ongoing administrative support to ensure statutory compliance.
- Corporate Restructuring: Advice on reorganizations, shareholding changes, and internal restructuring.
- Dissolution & Winding Up: Guidance on striking off, dissolution, and closure of entities.
Commercial Arrangements
We draft, review, and negotiate agreements that protect our clients’ interests including:
- Commercial Contracts: Drafting and negotiating sale and supply agreements, distribution and agency arrangements, and franchising deals.
- Service Level Agreements: Structuring agreements that define performance standards and expectations.
- Joint Ventures: Advising on partnership structures and shareholder arrangements.
- Intellectual Property Commercialization: Licensing, technology transfer, and IP protection in commercial deals.
Governance & Compliance
We help clients navigate regulatory requirements and maintain good standing through:
- Regulatory Compliance: Advice on sector-specific regulations and licensing requirements.
- Board Advisory: Guidance on directors’ duties, governance structures, and best practice.
- Statutory Filings: Assistance with filings at company registries, regulatory bodies, and stock exchanges.
Specialized Services
We provide specialized fiduciary and support services that ensure seamless transactions and regulatory compliance including:
- Corporate Trustee Services: Provision of corporate trustee and administration services in the East African region.
- Escrow Agent Services: Acting as neutral escrow agents to facilitate secure transactions.
- Regulatory Engagement: Liaising with company registries, intellectual property offices, and other regulatory authorities on behalf of clients.

Our clients include listed and unlisted companies, local and foreign private companies, branches of foreign companies, and other private and public-sector entities across the region.

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