Capital Markets Law
While Kenya’s capital market is just under two decades old, it boasts consistent year on year growth and continues to grow exponentially. A range of financial products are available to suppliers and consumers including individuals and businesses, thereby directly impacting the country’s
economy. At Robson Harris Advocates, we represent issuers and underwriters in public equity and debt capital transactions. Additionally, we assist our clients in seeking and securing regulatory approvals from various bodies including the Central Bank of Kenya, the Insurance Regulatory Authority, the Retirement Benefits Authority, the Capital Markets Authority inter alia.
The Capital Markets team advises clients on a broad spectrum of capital markets products and are always on hand to provide sound commercial advise, technical expertise and an in-depth understanding of each transaction. We understand that proper strategies, sufficient capital and expert advice are key to the growth of any business and our experience provides us with a clear understanding of each transaction’s particular economic drivers, risks and opportunities.
Services offered under Capital Markets Law
Private placements
Listing and de-listing on the Nairobi Securities Exchange
IPOs, follow-on and secondary offerings
Derivatives and structured products
Representation before the Capital Markets Tribunal
"Structured all legal aspects of an upcoming Golf Resort in Malindi on 400 acres including land acquisition, an amalgamation of several parcels, creation of a Special Purposes Vehicle for the various equity investors, relocation and compensation of squatters and liaising with W.A.T.G, an internationally acclaimed planning firm on creation of the project’s masterplan."
Kelvin O. Mbogo
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Our Firm offers services with a depth of expertise and breadth of experience in addition to sound commercial judgement. This approach draws upon the collective knowledge and resources of each relevant practice area across our different backgrounds as appropriate, to achieve efficient, effective and practical results for our clients.