With Africa’s capital markets growing in complexity and sophistication, ensuring regulatory compliance and strategic execution is key to success. MMW Advocates LLP brings unparalleled legal expertise in handling high-value transactions, regulatory approvals, and corporate governance advisory—helping businesses thrive in the capital markets.
Our Expertise
Capital Markets & Regulatory Compliance
EXPERTISE
Navigate Capital Markets with Us
Driving High-Value Transactions with Confidence
Kenya’s capital markets are a crucial driver of economic growth, offering businesses access to funding through equity, debt securities, and structured finance instruments. At MMW Advocates LLP, we provide high-level legal advisory and transactional support for companies, investors, and financial institutions navigating Capital Markets Authority (CMA) regulations.
From securing licensing for investment firms to advising on corporate governance and compliance, we help clients structure and execute complex financial transactions while ensuring full adherence to the Capital Markets Act, Cap 485A and CMA guidelines.
Why MMW
Where Legal Innovation Meets Personal Dedication.
At MMW Legal, we don’t just practice law – we reimagine it. Our philosophy stems from a deep belief that every legal challenge deserves a fresh perspective and innovative thinking. We’re not interested in one-size-fits-all solutions. Instead, our seasoned lawyers dive deep into your unique situation, crafting strategies as individual as your business.
Think of us as your legal architects, building solutions that don’t just resolve issues, but propel your business forward. Each case strengthens our conviction in our proven formula:
✦ Understanding + Critical Thinking = Successful Resolution ✦
Expertise Benefits
Benefits of Choosing Our Capital Markets Service
Our Capital Markets Expertise Includes:
CMA Licensing & Regulatory Approvals:
We streamline the process of securing necessary approvals for investment banks, fund managers, REITs, private equity firms, securities exchanges, and crowdfunding platforms, ensuring swift and efficient market entry.
Corporate Governance & Compliance:
Align your listed and regulated entities with the CMA’s Code of Corporate Governance, including board composition, disclosure requirements, and ESG compliance, minimizing regulatory risks.
Public & Private Offerings:
Structure successful Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), Rights Issues, and Private Placements, maximizing investor confidence while ensuring full regulatory compliance.
Expert Legal Guidance from MMW Legal
Mergers, Acquisitions & Takeovers:
Navigate complex corporate restructuring, share acquisitions, and takeovers with our expert legal advice, ensuring compliance with CMA regulations.
Structured Finance & Debt Securities:
Issue corporate bonds, asset-backed securities (ABS), and sukuk (Islamic bonds) with confidence, guided by our expertise in Kenyan capital markets regulations.
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs):
Structure, comply, and fundraise for Income, Development, and Islamic REITs with our specialized legal guidance, ensuring seamless regulatory approvals.
Derivatives & Alternative Investments:
Explore derivatives trading, hedge funds, and alternative investment vehicles with our legal expertise, navigating Kenya’s evolving capital markets framework.
Regulatory Risk & Compliance Audits:
Identify and address regulatory gaps with our thorough internal regulatory reviews, ensuring alignment with CMA and Financial Reporting Centre (FRC) requirements.
OUR WORK
Case Studies: Recent Successes in Capital Markets Advisory
Successfully secured CMA licensing for a private equity firm seeking to operate in Kenya’s regulated investment landscape.
Advised a corporate entity on a Kshs. 5 billion corporate bond issuance, ensuring compliance with CMA’s debt securities framework.
Provided governance and compliance advisory for a listed company, ensuring full adherence to CMA’s Code of Corporate Governance and ESG reporting requirements.
Advised an international hedge fund on investment regulations in Kenya, ensuring compliance with capital markets laws before entering the market.
Drafted compliance policies for a securities brokerage firm, ensuring alignment with CMA’s requirements for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Investor Protection.
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