A merger refers to acquisition of shares, business or other assets whether inside or outside Kenya resulting in change of control of a business, part of business or an asset of a business in Kenya in any manner and includes a takeover. In this context, the cardinal equation follows that one plus one is greater than two, the rationale being the advantages of pulling together will lead to value creation for all stakeholders

Some of the trends in the M&A market in Kenya suggest that deal volumes in the ­financial services sector have shown high growth in recent years. Noteworthy is the banking and insurance sectors in Kenya, which are likely to witness significant deal activity in the near future due to the revised regulatory capital requirement.

At Labchey Consulting, we exercise the greatest discretion in all M&A dealings – both inside and outside the firm, especially since our role includes fostering partner buy-in to proposed combinations.  Our goal in every merger is to maximize the value of a client’s strengths, culture, brand equity and marketplace position.

We work with other professionals such as lawyers, bankers, etc to execute cross-border deals seamlessly while supporting clients across all stages of the transaction and offering cost-effective and pragmatic business solutions.