Well regarded mergers and acquisitions lawyers in East Africa
By Thomas Louis Advocates,
As one of the leading mergers and acquisitions lawyers in Kenya, Thomas Louis Advocates (TLA) provides strategic legal support for businesses navigating complex corporate transactions. Whether it’s mergers, acquisitions, or private equity deals, we help clients unlock new markets, attract capital, and scale sustainably.
These high-stakes transactions carry substantial legal and regulatory risk. Our team works closely with startups, founders, investors, and corporations to manage deals end-to-end ensuring they’re structured efficiently, executed seamlessly, and aligned with business goals.
Whether you’re a fintech securing private equity, a real estate firm entering a merger, or a VC fund conducting due diligence, you can rely on TLA for commercial legal advice backed by deep transactional experience and sector-specific insight.
Our Services in M&A and Private Equity
- Legal due diligence (buyer/seller side)
- Deal structuring and transaction advisory
- Drafting and negotiation of share purchase agreements (SPAs), shareholder agreements, and term sheets
- Private equity fund structuring and investment documentation
- Legal support for exits, acquisitions, or management buyouts
- Regulatory compliance and post-deal integration
Why Clients Choose Us
We understand that legal strategy is business strategy. Our approach is practical, collaborative, and proactive focused not just on closing the deal, but protecting long-term value.
- We help founders and shareholders understand what they’re signing.
- We protect investor interests while enabling growth.
- We manage timelines, regulatory clearances, and communication between stakeholders.
- We work with discretion and speed especially when deals are sensitive or time-bound.
Who we work with
Final Insight
M&A require more than legal documentation; they need sharp insight, foresight, and the ability to manage complexity. At Thomas Louis Advocates, we combine deep regulatory knowledge with strong transactional experience to help clients close smarter, stronger deals.
PRACTICE OVERVIEW
At Thomas Louis Advocates, we guide clients through every stage of the M&A process from deal structuring and legal due diligence to negotiation and execution. Whether it’s a full-scale corporate merger or a strategic acquisition, our legal team ensures transactions are efficiently structured, risk-managed, and aligned with our clients’ long-term commercial goals.
Navigating Kenya’s regulatory landscape is crucial for a successful transaction. We offer legal support throughout regulatory filings, clearances, and post-deal integration to ensure our clients remain compliant while executing on their strategic vision. Our firm manages timelines, communications, and government touchpoints to eliminate friction and uncertainty.
We don’t just close deals we build lasting value. As trusted legal partners to startups, tech firms, VC funds, and corporate acquirers, we deliver practical legal strategies that support scaling, investment, and competitive positioning. Our ability to work discreetly and decisively makes us the preferred choice for sensitive or time-bound transactions.