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Capital Markets

Our clients include private companies, public listed companies, funds, investors and government institutions

There are many challenges for the players in the capital markets and in order to transact in capital markets products, you need a highly skilled and result oriented professional team that can deliver valuable advice that will minimize risk and maximize returns.

CM Advocates LLP is the ‘go-to-firm’ when it comes to capital markets transactions not only because we are experienced but also because we are reliable and we deliver client centric practical advice in a timely manner.

Our team includes specialists with experience in forensic investigative techniques, fraud detection and deterrence, white-collar crimes, and public and private law enforcement work.

We have vast experience in capital markets transactions and our areas of work include collective investments scheme, securitization, Initial Public Offers (IPOs), corporate bonds, real estate investments trusts (REITs), structuring of sale of capital markets products, capital restructurings, advising on regulatory compliance, corporate governance, take-overs and mergers of companies and institutions listed on the Nairobi stock exchange, commercial paper, term notes, listings and de-listings and dispute resolutions.

Our clients include private companies, public listed companies, funds, investors and government institutions. Below is a summary of some of the services we have offered to clients in this sector.

  • We have successfully advised a client on the requirements and process of formation of a collective investment scheme in Kenya.
  • Acting for one of East Africa’s leading producer of natural food grade compressed carbon dioxide on the governance structure, capital markets compliance requirements.
  • Acting for an international group of companies on the regulatory requirements and the market practice in respect of formation of a REITs in Kenya.

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Other Practice Areas

Anti-bribery & Anti-corruption

Our team is well versed in providing excellent strategic advice, which often results in cases being discontinued or in not-guilty verdicts at trial.

Aviation Law

CM Advocates is well versed in handling diverse legal and commercial matters related to aviation including litigation, corporate work, employment contracts, real estate contracts, passenger claims, baggage and freight claims and other related matters.

Capital Markets

Our clients include private companies, public listed companies, funds, investors and government institutions. We advise on all aspects of capital markets transactions.

Commercial / Business Law

Commercial law (also known as business law), which is an omnibus phrase for a range of legal services designed to support businesses in making money from their products and services, is indispensable in everyday business activities.

Constructions & Infrastructure Law

CM Advocates LLP walks with you in your construction journey from the construction project conception, design and planning, project procurement, project finance, project implementation and operation and maintenance

Tax Law Advisory

At CM Advocates, we offer timely, independent, innovative and results-driven tax advisory services.

Non-Compete, Non-solicit and Trade Secrets Practice

Our Non-Compete, Non-Solicit, and Trade Secrets Practice is tailored towards protecting your interests on termination of an employer-employee relation or other contractual engagements.

Wealth & Private Clients

Our Family Law specialists are at the vanguard of family law matters and provide service to both local and international clients. We understand that family issues can be difficult for those involved. Therefore, we approach each case with the openness and care due to such trying issues, offering personalized guidance and assistance.

Real Estate, Banking & Finance

We handle conveyancing and all types of property-related transactions and deals including sales and purchases, leases and licenses, estate planning and administration, real estate venture transactions, construction transactions, change of user and extension of leases and banking security documentation for both local and international clients.

Shipping, Logistics & Admiralty Law

Admiralty or maritime law deals with nautical issues and p1ivate maritime disputes. It is composed of both domestic law on maritime activities and private international law gov-erning the relationships between private parties operating or using ocean-going ships. At CM Advocates, we have a vibrant admiralty and transportation law practice focusing on transactional matters, dispute resolution, legal and regulatory compliance and general mari-time and trucking transactions.

Forensics & Investigations, Risk & Compliance

Working together with our associated forensic audit and corporate investigation company, our aim at CM Advocates LLP (hereinafter “CM Advocates”) is to combine our respective skills and provide our clients with a world-class integrated legal, compliance, forensic and investigative service.


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