Services

Mergers & Acquisition

Mergers and acquisitions demand precision, foresight, and strong legal guidance. We support clients through the entire M&A journey — from strategy and due diligence to negotiations and closing.

Strategic legal support for transformative deals.

Mergers and acquisitions are transformative events that can define the future of a business. At AAW Advocates LLP, we guide clients through the entire M&A lifecycle — from strategy and due diligence to negotiations and completion — ensuring every step is efficient, compliant, and aligned with your objectives. Our role is to protect your interests while helping you achieve smooth transitions and long-term success.

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Who We Serve

  • Corporations pursuing acquisitions or divestitures

  • Private equity and venture capital investors

  • Family businesses planning generational transitions

  • Start-ups entering strategic alliances or exits

  • Financial institutions involved in M&A financing

What we do

Transaction Structuring

  • Advising on the best transaction models (merger, acquisition, asset purchase, share swap, or joint venture).

  • Tax, regulatory, and compliance considerations to minimize risk.

Due Diligence

  • Comprehensive legal due diligence on target businesses.

  • Reviewing contracts, assets, liabilities, and compliance status.

  • Identifying risks and red flags early to inform negotiations.

Negotiation & Drafting

  • Negotiating heads of terms and definitive agreements.

  • Drafting share purchase agreements, asset transfer agreements, and ancillary documentation.

  • Protecting your interests at every stage of dealmaking

Regulatory & Compliance Advisory

  • Guidance on Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) approvals.

  • Advising on sector-specific regulators (CMA, CBK, etc.).

  • Ensuring compliance with corporate governance and disclosure rules.

Financing & Structuring Support

  • Advising on debt and equity financing structures for acquisitions.

  • Drafting and reviewing financing and security agreements.

Closing & Post-Transaction Integration

  • Coordinating completion and transfer of assets or shares.

  • Advising on employment, governance, and restructuring post-deal.

  • Supporting integration planning to ensure smooth transitions.

Dispute Resolution in M&A

  • Resolving post-closing disputes (warranty breaches, earn-out disagreements).

  • Advising on indemnity enforcement and shareholder conflicts.