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Foreign Direct Investment

We advise on all legal aspects of foreign direct investment including legal structures (setting up branch offices, new companies or acting through agents), deal structures, regulatory compliance and employment and immigration law issues.

We provide advice on Kenyan compliance issues for foreign companies both in terms of establishing businesses in Kenya, seeking greater interest in and otherwise making investments in Kenyan companies, by way of loans and/or equity participation.

Our lawyers regularly provide foreign lawyers and investors legal opinions and certifications on Kenyan law issues both in conjunction with larger projects as well as on specific legal matters and advises on the tax implications of doing business in Kenya.

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Events

  • Kenya
    21 Apr 2026

    On the Pulse webinar series 2026 - Spring/Summer

  • Kenya
    28 Apr 2026

    IP Insights webinar series 2026

  • Kenya
    02 May 2026

    CMS at INTA 2026

  • Kenya
    05 May 2026

    Joint seminar with CMS and Tannenbaum Helpern - A global perspective on securing, maintaining, and enforcing...

  • Kenya
    28 May 2026

    CMS International Crypto Forum 2026

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We provide future-facing legal advice to help your organisation thrive. Combining local market knowledge and a global perspective, and with lawyers in locations worldwide, your organisation benefits from the expertise it needs, even across borders.

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