Sahihi Legal

What We Do

Legal Expertise Built for Modern Business

Sahihi Legal delivers precise, strategic legal services for startups, growing enterprises and international businesses operating in Kenya and across global markets.

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Our Practice Areas

Six Areas. One Firm.

01

Corporate Transactions & Restructuring

Navigate complexity. Close with confidence.

We provide end-to-end corporate legal advisory services for startups, SMEs, investors and established businesses. The practice focuses on business formation, corporate restructuring, investment transactions and governance. We help clients choose the right legal structure for their ventures, establish clear ownership and management frameworks, facilitate investment and shareholding changes and ensure regulatory compliance as their businesses evolve.

Includes

  • Company incorporation and business structuring.
  • Legal opinions on the most suitable business vehicle (company, partnership, LLP, trust or sole proprietorship).
  • Drafting and negotiating shareholder agreements and partnership deeds.
  • Investment agreements and venture capital transactions.
  • Share transfers, share allotments and corporate reorganizations.
  • Director appointments, resignations and changes in company management.
  • Corporate governance advisory and preparation of board and shareholder resolutions.
  • Due diligence and legal opinions for corporate transactions.
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02

Regulatory Compliance

Stay ahead of the rules. Stay in business.

We provide practical legal support that enables businesses to operate confidently and compliantly. From obtaining industry-specific licenses and maintaining statutory records to advising on employment relationships and corporate governance, we help our clients build strong legal foundations for sustainable growth. Our services combine regulatory compliance, corporate secretarial support and labour law advisory to ensure businesses can focus on their operations while remaining legally protected.

Includes

  • Advising on the regulatory and licensing requirements applicable to various industries and assisting clients in obtaining the necessary permits and approvals.
  • Ongoing corporate compliance advisory to ensure businesses meet their statutory obligations.
  • Preparation and filing of company annual returns and maintenance of statutory records.
  • Corporate secretarial services, including attendance at board and shareholder meetings and preparation of accurate minutes and resolutions to ensure proper corporate record keeping.
  • Advising employers and businesses on Kenyan employment and labour laws.
  • Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, consultancy agreements, independent contractor agreements and service agreements.
  • Preparing confidentiality agreements and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) to protect business information and intellectual property.
  • Advising on workplace policies, employee rights and obligations, disciplinary and grievance procedures, discrimination and harassment matters and termination processes.
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03

Data Protection

Protect what matters. Build trust at scale.

We help businesses comply with Kenya's data protection laws by advising on how they collect, store and use personal data. We also assist with registration as data controllers or processors and prepare privacy policies, terms of use and internal compliance frameworks to ensure businesses operate lawfully and responsibly in the digital space.

Includes

  • Advising on compliance with Kenya's Data Protection Act and applicable data protection principles.
  • Assisting clients in determining whether they require registration as a data controller or data processor and supporting the application process with the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner.
  • Conducting data protection compliance assessments and gap analyses.
  • Drafting and reviewing privacy policies tailored to specific business models and data processing activities.
  • Drafting terms of use, website policies and user-facing legal documentation for digital platforms and applications.
  • Advising on lawful data collection, processing, storage, sharing and cross-border data transfers.
  • Supporting businesses in implementing internal data protection policies and governance frameworks.
  • Providing general advisory on emerging issues in digital compliance and privacy law.
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04

Intellectual Property & Technology Law

Own your innovation. Defend your edge.

We help businesses and creators protect what makes them unique. This includes registering trademarks and copyrights in Kenya and internationally, advising on intellectual property ownership and preparing agreements for the sale, licensing or transfer of intellectual property rights. We also assist with dealings at KIPI and KECOBO to ensure proper protection of your brand and creative assets.

Includes

  • Advising on intellectual property rights, ownership and protection strategies.
  • Trademark registration in Kenya and coordination of international trademark filings.
  • Copyright registration and advisory in Kenya, including liaison with the Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO).
  • Conducting basic IP due diligence in commercial transactions.
  • Drafting and reviewing intellectual property assignment agreements, licensing agreements and sale/transfer agreements.
  • Structuring ownership and commercialisation of intellectual property for businesses, startups and creators.
  • Liaising with the Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI) on trademark and patent matters.
  • Advising on infringement risks, brand protection strategies and enforcement options.
  • Supporting businesses in protecting their brands, content, software and innovations across multiple jurisdictions.
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05

Trust Incorporations

Structure wealth. Preserve legacy.

We provide strategic legal advice on the creation and implementation of trust structures for wealth management, succession planning and asset protection. From advising on the most suitable trust arrangement and drafting bespoke trust deeds to facilitating the transfer of assets into the trust, we help our clients build lasting structures that protect their legacy and support future generations.

Includes

  • Advising clients on the most appropriate trust structure to achieve their estate planning, succession, asset protection or philanthropic goals.
  • Preparing legal opinions on the suitability and implications of various trust structures.
  • Drafting and reviewing trust deeds tailored to the client's specific objectives.
  • Advising on the appointment, powers and responsibilities of trustees and beneficiaries.
  • Assisting with the establishment and proper registration or incorporation of trusts where required.
  • Advising on and facilitating the transfer and vesting of assets into trusts, including land, shares, and other property.
  • Structuring family wealth and business succession arrangements through trusts.
  • Reviewing and amending existing trust structures and trust instruments.
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06

Startup & Venture Legal Advisory

From idea to exit — legally protected.

We are the legal partner of choice for African startups and the investors who back them. From incorporation and term sheets to equity structures and investor agreements, we provide practical, commercially-aware legal counsel that helps early-stage companies scale with confidence.

Includes

  • Fund manager license application.
  • Deal support and due diligence.
  • Founder agreements and investor agreements.
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07

Real Estate & Property Law

Secure your property. Protect your investment.

We advise and represent individuals, investors, developers and businesses in all aspects of real estate transactions. Our role is to protect our clients' interests by conducting thorough legal due diligence, structuring transactions, managing the transfer process and ensuring that property rights are properly secured.

Includes

  • Acting for purchasers in land and property acquisitions.
  • Acting for vendors in the sale and disposal of real estate.
  • Conducting legal due diligence and title investigations.
  • Preparing and reviewing sale agreements, transfers, leases and other conveyancing documents.
  • Advising and structuring real estate development and joint venture projects.
  • Sectional property and sectional title establishment and registration.
  • Liaising with land registries and relevant government agencies to facilitate registrations and approvals.
  • Advising investors on legal and regulatory issues affecting real estate investments.
  • Providing legal opinions and strategic advice on conveyancing and property law matters.
  • Coordinating completion processes, stakeholder arrangements and post-completion registrations.
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Why Sahihi Legal

The difference is in how we think.

We don't just practice law we practice it with a commercial mindset, a digital edge and a genuine commitment to your outcomes.

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Africa-First Expertise

Deep knowledge of Kenyan and East African legal frameworks, with experience advising on cross-border transactions across the continent.

Digitally Driven

We leverage technology to deliver faster, clearer and more accessible legal services without sacrificing quality or precision.

Business-Aligned Counsel

We don't just tell you what the law says. We help you understand what it means for your business and how to move forward strategically.

Trusted by Founders & Investors

From seed-stage startups to established enterprises, our clients trust us to protect their interests at every stage of growth.

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