Peter Kamero is a distinguished commercial lawyer with a wealth of experience across a broad range of areas including mergers & acquisitions, corporate law, intellectual property, regulatory compliance, employment and competition (antitrust) law.
Peter has worked at top-tier law firms throughout his career, including a secondment in the London office of a leading international law firm. This formed the solid foundation upon which he acquired and honed the legal skills and commercial awareness that have proved invaluable to his clients.
His commitment to professional excellence is evident in the accolades and citations he has received as well as in his meticulous approach to legal practice. He prioritizes a deep understanding of each client’s business and strategic objectives, ensuring that his legal advice is not only sound but also aligned with their long-term goals. His ability to blend local expertise with an international perspective allows him to offer insights that are both comprehensive and nuanced, providing clients with the competitive edge they need in a rapidly evolving marketplace.
His proactive and client-focused approach has earned him a reputation for reliability and effectiveness, driving success for both his clients and the firm. Whether dealing with cross-border transactions or intricate regulatory matters, Peter remains steadfast in his mission to deliver exceptional legal services that foster growth and innovation.
Representative Experience
- Acted for an Africa-focused investment company on the acquisition of 30% of a Mauritian holding company that controls leading meat processors in East Africa.
- Acted for an incorporated trust on the acquisition of a BVI registered company with a significant land asset in Kenya.
- Acted for a leading international school on the acquisition of the business and assets of a preparatory school.
- Updated the employment handbook, employment contracts and HR policies of a multinational energy company.
- Acted for an institutional investor in relation to a Series A investment into an e-mobility startup incorporated in Delaware.
- Advised General Motors East Africa Limited on the approvals to be obtained from the Competition Authority of Kenya and the COMESA Competition Commission in respect of the acquisition of 57.73% of its shares by Isuzu Motors Limited.
- Acted for a bank on its acquisition of an investment bank and brokerage firm.
- Advised a development finance institution on the regulatory framework on financial crimes in Kenya.
- Acted for a public benefit organization on the acquisition of the business and assets of a private school.
- Acted for Anheuser Busch InBev in the Budweiser trademark dispute.
- Advised a leading retail company on abuse of buyer power in Kenya.
- Advised an investment firm on restrictive trade practices in supply agreements.