
Legal clarity for complex transactions
Ranked by Chambers, IFLR1000 and Legal 500. Advising private equity investors, fund managers and businesses across Africa.
Recognised across leading legal directories and business rankings

Chambers Global
Corporate/M&A, Band 4

IFLR 1000
Highly Regarded, Private Equity and M&A

The Legal 500 EMEA
Corporate, Commercial/M&A

Business Daily
Top 40 Under 40 Women

ABOUT
Led by a recognised and internationally-ranked private capital and corporate transactions lawyer
Martha Mbugua brings decades of experience across private equity, venture capital, M&A, fund transactions, debt, restructuring, and corporate commercial law. Her background spans globally ranked law firms, in-house legal departments, and her own boutique practice, advising local and foreign investors, funds, founders, companies, and institutions operating across Kenya and Africa.
Martha Mbugua is really meticulous, detail-oriented and thorough in her approach to documents and due diligence.”
CORPORATE/M&A
Chambers Global Guide
EXPERTISE
Specialist legal support for complex corporate and investment matters
We advise clients from early-stage structuring and legal due diligence through to documentation, negotiation, regulatory approvals, closing, pre and post-completion matters.
Our work spans sectors including financial services, agriculture and agribusiness, technology, telecommunications, renewable energy and manufacturing.
Funds & Investment Structures
Advising fund managers, investors and sponsors on fund formation, technical assistance facilities, subscription arrangements, side letters, carried interest structures, co-investment arrangements and related investment vehicles.

CLIENTELE
Who We Act For
Private Equity Funds
Venture Capital Investors
Development Finance Institutions
Fund Managers
Family Offices
Growth Stage Companies
International Law Firms

EXPERIENCE
Selected transaction
experience
Martha has advised on a wide range of private equity, debt, fund-to-fund, restructuring, M&A, and corporate transactions across Kenya and Africa.

CONTACT
Discuss your
transaction
For enquiries relating to private equity, venture capital, mergers and acquisitions, fund-to-fund transactions, debt, restructuring, or corporate commercial advisory, please get in touch.
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