Competition Law

Our firm specializes in providing comprehensive competition law advisory services tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients within the Eastern and Southern African regions.

We assist clients across diverse industries to navigate the complexities of national and regional competition regulations to ensure compliance and minimize legal risk.

Our seasoned team of legal experts possesses in-depth knowledge and extensive experience in navigating the regulatory frameworks established by the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK), the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and the East African Community (EAC).

We liaise with our professional colleagues in local jurisdictions within the Eastern and Southern African region to support our clients with multijurisdictional competition and anti-trust considerations, which require local jurisdiction consideration and review.

Our key areas of advisory and support on competition law matters include:

1. Merger Control: Providing strategic advice on mergers and acquisitions, including merger analysis, the preparation and submission of notifications to relevant regulator, including the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) and the COMESA Competition Commission (CCC), and managing the review process.
2. Investigations and Enforcement: Representing clients during investigations by the respective competition regulators, handling enforcement actions, and negotiating settlements on behalf of our clients when necessary.
3. Regulatory Compliance: Guiding clients through the complexities of the competition regulatory compliance requirements, including compliance requirements on market dominance, restrictive trade practices, and consumer protection; in order to ensure compliance and mitigate risks of regulatory sanctions.
4. Antitrust Litigation: Offering robust representation in litigation matters related to anti-competitive behavior, abuse of dominant position, and cartel activities.

Whether you are navigating the complexities of the local competition compliance requirements in Kenya, or engaging with the broader regional framework of EAC or COMESA, we are your trusted partner in ensuring compliance, mitigating risks, and fostering a competitive business environment.

Contact us today to learn how our competition law expertise can support your business goals.