Corporate & Commercial Law
Company Formation & Restructuring
We assist entrepreneurs, investors, and corporations in establishing the optimal legal vehicle for their activities, whether a private limited company, public company, branch office, representative office, or joint venture. When business structures need to evolve, we advise on all forms of corporate reorganisation from simple share transfers to complex group restructurings involving multiple jurisdictions.
Who we assist
- Company incorporation under the Companies Act
- Drafting of memoranda and articles of association
- Shareholder agreements and joint venture structures
- Subsidiary and branch office establishment
- Partnership and LLP formation
jurisdictions.
- Corporate restructuring and group reorganisation
- Business name changes and re-registration
- Reduction of share capital
- Voluntary winding up and dissolution
- Conversion between company types
mergers & Acquisitions
Our M&A team provides end-to-end transactional support on acquisitions, mergers, disposals, and joint ventures. We work closely with financial advisers, accountants, and management teams to ensure transactions are structured efficiently, documented rigorously, and completed on time.
Buy-Side Advisory
- Structuring acquisitions share vs. asset deals
- Legal due diligence on target companies
- Negotiation and drafting of SPAs and MoUs
- Regulatory approval applications (UCC, NEMA, sectoral bodies)
- Completion mechanics and post-closing adjustments
Sell-Side Advisory
- Vendor due diligence preparation
- Data room management and disclosure letters
- Negotiation of warranties, indemnities, and earn-outs
- Management buyout structuring
- Post-acquisition integration advisory
Commercial Contracts
Contracts are the foundation of every business relationship. Our commercial team drafts, reviews, and negotiates a wide range of commercial agreements, ensuring that our clients’ interests are fully protected and that obligations are clearly defined and enforceable.
Commercial agreements
- Supply and distribution agreements
- Service level agreements (SLAs)
- Franchise and licensing agreements
- Agency and commission agreements
- Technology and software licence agreements
- Construction and EPC contracts
- Government and public procurement contracts
- Non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements
Corporate Governance
Good governance is both a legal obligation and a business imperative. We advise boards of directors, company secretaries, and shareholders on governance best practices, regulatory compliance, and the management of corporate risk.
Who we advise
- Board governance frameworks and board charters
- Directors’ duties and conflict-of-interest management
- Annual general meeting preparation and conduct
- Dividend declarations and capital distributions
- Company secretary services and statutory compliance
- Whistleblowing and corporate ethics frameworks
