Michelle Kibui

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.