Financial & Regulatory Law

Our Financial Services & Fintech practice brings together deep sector knowledge, regulatory insight, and commercial acumen to support clients across the full spectrum of the financial services industry. We work with leading banks, microfinance institutions, SACCOs, non-bank financial institutions, investment funds, payment providers, and fintech innovators to navigate complex legal frameworks while driving innovation and growth.

With experience spanning traditional financial services and emerging digital platforms, we advise on structuring, compliance, transactions, and dispute resolution in both domestic and cross-border contexts. We combine technical expertise with a clear understanding of the commercial drivers shaping today’s financial landscape.

Our services include:

· Regulatory & Licensing: Advising on licensing, regulatory approvals, and compliance with Central Bank, Capital Markets Authority, Data Protection, Competition, and other sector regulators.

Fintech & Digital Innovation: Supporting clients in developing and scaling digital credit, mobile money, payments, e-wallets, blockchain, and other emerging technologies.
Capital Raising & Investments: Structuring private equity, venture capital, joint ventures, and other investment arrangements tailored for financial services and fintech businesses.
Strategic Transactions: Advising on mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations, and strategic alliances within the financial sector.
Commercial Arrangements: Drafting and negotiating outsourcing, distribution, agency, technology licensing, and strategic partnership agreements.
Dispute Resolution, AML Advisory services & Investigations: Representing clients in regulatory investigations, enforcement actions, and complex disputes.

We help clients to align compliance with strategy, anticipate regulatory change, and unlock opportunities in an increasingly digital financial ecosystem.