Three disciplines.
One sharp team.
Pick your Challenge
Each service area is led by a named partner with deep specialist experience — not a generalist who moonlights.
Tax Advisory
Local or cross-border, routine or complex — we decode, dissect and deliver clean tax advice. Domestic compliance to international structures.
Learn moreCommercial Law
Contracts, compliance and governance — tight, readable and enforceable. Advising across financial services, energy, real estate and health.
Learn morePolicy Research & Advocacy
Evidence-based reports that are well-structured and actually readable — for policymakers, NGOs and institutions driving change across Africa.
Learn moreTax Advisory
Led by Catherine Mutava · LL.M. International Tax, NYU · Former Tax Appeals Tribunal Panel Chair
We bring close to two decades of tax practice to every engagement — whether you need a straightforward compliance review or a fully argued position on a complex cross-border structure.
Catherine Mutava has advised governments, multinationals and development organisations on domestic tax reform, illicit financial flows and gender-responsive tax policy. She is a former Member and Panel Chair of the Tax Appeals Tribunal of Kenya.
Our tax work covers the full lifecycle: planning, compliance, dispute resolution and policy engagement. We are equally comfortable preparing a tax opinion for a boardroom and presenting a submission to the Kenya Revenue Authority.
- Corporate and individual income tax compliance
- Cross-border tax structuring and planning
- Transfer pricing documentation and disputes
- Tax treaty interpretation and application
- Illicit financial flows research and analysis
- Gender and tax policy advisory
- KRA dispute resolution and objections
- Tax due diligence for M&A transactions
Commercial Law
Led by Roseline K. Njogu · LL.M. Harvard Law School · Advised World Bank, UN & Dalberg
Roseline Njogu leads our commercial law practice with an LL.M. from Harvard and a track record that spans international development organisations, private sector clients and published academic research.
She drafts contracts that hold, builds governance frameworks that work, and advises on Islamic finance structures that very few Kenyan firms understand. We don't just give you a document — we explain what it means, what to watch for, and what to do if something goes wrong.
We advise across financial services, energy, real estate, agriculture and health — wherever commercial complexity lives.
- Commercial contract drafting and review
- Corporate governance frameworks
- Regulatory compliance advisory
- Islamic finance structures and Sukuk
- Joint venture and partnership agreements
- Employment and labour law advisory
- Real estate and property transactions
- Legal due diligence for transactions
Policy Research & Advocacy
Led by Linda Muthoni · M.Sc. Public Policy, Strathmore · CPA Kenya · Former EY & Standard Chartered
Our policy work is grounded in rigorous research methodology and shaped by real-world implementation experience. Linda Muthoni brings 15 years across consulting, banking and public policy — which means our reports are not just well-referenced, they are useful to the people who have to act on them.
We produce standalone research reports, contribute to advocacy campaigns and advise institutions on how to translate evidence into actionable policy positions.
Our work has informed debates at the African Union, the United Nations and in the Kenyan Parliament.
- Fiscal policy research and analysis
- Tax policy design and reform advisory
- Gender and tax equity research
- Public expenditure and budget analysis
- Advocacy strategy and position papers
- Legislative and regulatory reviews
- Capacity building and training workshops
- Stakeholder consultation facilitation
Sectors We Serve
Wherever the complexity lives.
Our clients come from across the economy — what they share is a need for sharp, senior-level advice
Financial services
Banks, insurers, fintechs and investment firms.
International development
NGOs, multilaterals and development finance
Energy & infrastructure
Power, renewables and large capital projects
Real estate
Developers, investors and property transactions
Healthcare
Hospitals, pharma and health policy bodies
Agriculture & food
Agribusiness, co-ops and food supply chains
Technology
Startups, scaleups and digital platforms
Education & research
Universities, think tanks and policy institutes
From first call to final delivery.
No mystery, no jargon about our process. Here is exactly what engaging Lexlink looks like.
First consultation
We listen to your problem before recommending anything.
Scoping & proposal
A clear written scope with fixed or capped fees. No padding, no billing surprises.
Partner-led delivery
The partner you brief works on your matter, start to finish. No juniors, no handoffs.
Ongoing support
We stay available. Tax laws change and we make sure you are always one step ahead.
Common questions
Things clients usually ask first.
What is the corporate income tax rate in Kenya?
The standard corporate income tax rate in Kenya is 30% for resident companies. Non-resident companies pay 37.5% on Kenya-source income. Certain sectors and export-oriented businesses may qualify for reduced rates. We advise on the optimal structure for your specific situation.
Do you handle cross-border and international tax matters?
Yes — international and cross-border tax is a core specialism. Catherine Mutava holds an LL.M. in International Tax from NYU and has advised on transfer pricing, tax treaty application and cross-border structuring across East Africa and beyond.
How are your fees structured?
We offer fixed fees for well-defined engagements (contract drafts, tax opinions, research reports) and capped monthly retainers for ongoing advisory work. We provide a written proposal before any engagement begins — no billing surprises.
Can you represent us in a KRA tax dispute?
Yes. We advise on KRA objections, appeals to the Tax Appeals Tribunal and negotiated settlements. Catherine Mutava served as a Panel Chair at the Tax Appeals Tribunal, giving us deep insight into how disputes are assessed and resolved.
Do you work with NGOs and international organisations?
Extensively. We have worked with UN ECA, Oxfam, the Thomson Reuters Foundation and the World Bank on tax policy, fiscal research and legal advisory. We understand the compliance requirements and procurement processes of international organisations.
How quickly can you turn around an engagement?
For urgent tax opinions or contract reviews we can typically deliver within 48–72 hours depending on scope. We are transparent about timelines in our proposal — and we meet them.
