Michelle Kibui

Associate

Michelle Kibui is an Associate in our Corporate & Commercial practice.

Michelle Kibui

About Michelle

Areas of expertise

Experience

Corporate & Commercial

  • Drafted, amended, and discharged security instruments, including debentures, deeds of amendment, pledges, and board resolutions.
  • Prepared statutory filings and corporate forms relating to the creation and discharge of securities.
  • Advised on company incorporations, including structuring SPVs, amending articles of association, and filing incorporation documents.
  • Drafted and reviewed governance and transaction documents, such as shareholders’ agreements, deeds of adherence, family charters, and NDAs.
  • Conducted legal and regulatory research to support competition Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), including preparation of trends reports and analysis of COMESA and EAC emerging frameworks.
  • Provided regulatory and compliance advice across multiple sectors, including preparing opinions on office establishment, OSHA requirements, county approvals, and consumer protection disclaimers.

Real Estate

  • Supported teams in M&A transactions involving property components by preparing detailed due diligence reports.
  • Identified and raised red flags on ownership, encumbrances, zoning, and regulatory issues during due diligence and transaction structuring.
  • Provided real estate advisory across transactions, including title reviews, compliance assessments, and drafting of sale agreements, leases, and tenancy agreements.
  • Prepared and lodged applications relating to property transactions, including stamp duty, registration, and land control consents.

Credentials

Education

  • The Kenya School of Law (2024-2025) – Completed the Advocates Training Program
  • The University of Nairobi (2020-2023) - Acquired a Bachelor of Laws degree (Attained Second-Class Honors -Upper Division)

LANGUAGES

  • English

News

The history of NSSF contribution increases in Kenya since 2013
Employment Law

The history of NSSF contribution increases in Kenya since 2013

The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) in Kenya has undergone a significant transformation following the assent to the National Social Security Fund Act, Chapter 258 of the Laws...

CBK credit guarantees and what they mean

CBK credit guarantees and what they mean

Sammy Ndolo, Managing Partner, Deborah Sese, Senior Associate, and Michelle Kibui, Associate in the Corporate & Commercial practice in Kenya, were recently featured in the Business...

EACCA notifications: Key nuances and practical risks for cross-border mergers
Corporate & Commercial Law

EACCA notifications: Key nuances and practical risks for cross-border mergers

The introduction of the East African Community Competition Authority (EACCA), operational since 1 November 2025, is a major advancement in harmonising merger control for cross-border...

Implications of the Draft Companies (Annotation and Rectification) Regulations, 2025 for companies
Corporate & Commercial Law

Implications of the Draft Companies (Annotation and Rectification) Regulations, 2025 for companies

The Draft Companies (Annotation and Rectification) Regulations, 2025 (Draft Regulations) introduce a structured framework for correcting, updating or annotating errors or omissions...

Extend your lease before it is too late: An Analysis of the Supreme Court’s Decision in Harcharan Singh Sehmi and Another v Tarabana Company Limited and Five Others (Petition E033 of 2023)
Real Estate Law & Conveyancing

Extend your lease before it is too late: An Analysis of the Supreme Court’s Decision in Harcharan Singh Sehmi and Another v Tarabana Company Limited and Five Others (Petition E033 of 2023)

In our experience, the most prudent approach is to apply for a lease extension at least five years before expiry. This rule of thumb exists for good reasons. In Kenya, there is a legal...

The Supreme Court’s judgment in Kwanza Estates Limited v Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Real Estate Law & Conveyancing

The Supreme Court’s judgment in Kwanza Estates Limited v Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

Before delving into the specifics of the Supreme Court’s decision in Kwanza Estates Limited v Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (Petition E001 of 2024), it is...

The history of NSSF contribution increases in Kenya since 2013
Employment Law

The history of NSSF contribution increases in Kenya since 2013

The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) in Kenya has undergone a significant transformation following the assent to the National Social Security Fund Act, Chapter 258 of the Laws...

CBK credit guarantees and what they mean

CBK credit guarantees and what they mean

Sammy Ndolo, Managing Partner, Deborah Sese, Senior Associate, and Michelle Kibui, Associate in the Corporate & Commercial practice in Kenya, were recently featured in the Business...

EACCA notifications: Key nuances and practical risks for cross-border mergers
Corporate & Commercial Law

EACCA notifications: Key nuances and practical risks for cross-border mergers

The introduction of the East African Community Competition Authority (EACCA), operational since 1 November 2025, is a major advancement in harmonising merger control for cross-border...

Implications of the Draft Companies (Annotation and Rectification) Regulations, 2025 for companies
Corporate & Commercial Law

Implications of the Draft Companies (Annotation and Rectification) Regulations, 2025 for companies

The Draft Companies (Annotation and Rectification) Regulations, 2025 (Draft Regulations) introduce a structured framework for correcting, updating or annotating errors or omissions...

Extend your lease before it is too late: An Analysis of the Supreme Court’s Decision in Harcharan Singh Sehmi and Another v Tarabana Company Limited and Five Others (Petition E033 of 2023)
Real Estate Law & Conveyancing

Extend your lease before it is too late: An Analysis of the Supreme Court’s Decision in Harcharan Singh Sehmi and Another v Tarabana Company Limited and Five Others (Petition E033 of 2023)

In our experience, the most prudent approach is to apply for a lease extension at least five years before expiry. This rule of thumb exists for good reasons. In Kenya, there is a legal...

The Supreme Court’s judgment in Kwanza Estates Limited v Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Real Estate Law & Conveyancing

The Supreme Court’s judgment in Kwanza Estates Limited v Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

Before delving into the specifics of the Supreme Court’s decision in Kwanza Estates Limited v Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (Petition E001 of 2024), it is...

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