Expertise
Competition Law
Every large Kenyan and cross-border commercial transaction, merger or acquisition transaction requires a firm to consider the implications and applicability of competition and anti-trust regulations. There being a number of regional intergovernmental regulations for example, the Competition Act of Kenya & the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), we have in major transactions where regulations are applicable, guided clients in making applications and advised on regulatory compliance.
Notable Transactions
- Advising Kenya Ports Authority, on a joint venture agreement relating to operations within the port of Mombasa. The transaction value in excess of US$650million, which required COMESA (Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa) approval and Kenyan Competition Authority approval.
- Advising Vipingo Ridge Limited on an investment in the company for an excess of US$6million. The investment required Kenyan approvals.
- Advising Sunsail Trading Company Limited on an investment in the company for an excess of US$6million.
- Advised M-Oriental Bank on regulatory and statutory compliance on an investment into the bank by a foreign entity.
- Advising on the application of Competition Law of Kenya on a Share sale in Reliable Freight.
Expertise
Commercial Practice
Banking & Finance
The firm has an established banking and finance practice. The changing landscape of doing business in Kenya and in the region, requires the banking...
Competition Law
Every large Kenyan and cross-border commercial transaction, merger or acquisition transaction requires a firm to consider the implications and applicability of...
Real Estate
A.B. Patel & Patel has in recent years undertaken complex property transactions. The firm offers its clients solutions to every transaction to suit the most tax efficient structure...
Employment
A.B. Patel & Patel primarily advises employers. The legal services provided are broadly based on Employment Law issues (including drafting of contracts), contentious and non-contentious. We advise corporate clients on...
Joint Ventures, Mergers & Acquisitions & Private Equity
The firm has acted in a number of Mergers & Acquisition transactions not only as lead advisors but also as part of a team...
Private Client
The foundations of the firm are built on private client practice, which has since grown to represent high net worth individuals. The firm advices private clients on estate...
Shipping & Logistics
A.B. Patel & Patel has for some time advised the principal port operator in Kenya on a host of commercial issues and transactions. The firm has been engaged on advising on...