Advisory Service

Corporate Governance & Commercial Contracts

Practical governance, commercial and strategic support for businesses, investors and organisations operating in Kenya and East Africa.

Strong governance and well-structured commercial arrangements are essential to the success of any organisation.

Whether you are establishing a new business, managing growth, bringing in investors or formalising commercial relationships, clear governance structures and effective contractual arrangements help reduce risk and support long-term success.

Alium International provides practical cross-border support for businesses, investors and organisations requiring governance and commercial advisory services connected with Kenya and East Africa.

Who We Help

This service is commonly used by:

We support organisations at every stage — from early growth to established operations — requiring practical governance and commercial guidance.

  • SMEs and growing businesses.

  • Family-owned businesses.

  • Investors and shareholders.

  • Boards and directors.

  • International organisations.

  • Businesses operating across multiple jurisdictions.

How We Support Clients

Practical support across governance and commercial matters.

Corporate Governance Reviews

Reviewing governance structures and identifying areas for improvement.

Board & Director Support

Supporting directors and shareholders in understanding governance responsibilities and decision-making processes.

Corporate Policies

Assistance with governance policies, internal frameworks and organisational procedures.

Shareholder Arrangements

Supporting discussions relating to ownership structures, shareholder relationships and governance frameworks.

Commercial Contracts

Reviewing and supporting commercial agreements and contractual arrangements.

Business Risk & Compliance

Practical guidance regarding governance, compliance and operational risk considerations.

Why Governance Matters

Effective governance supports long-term success.

  • Improve accountability.
  • Support sustainable growth.
  • Manage risk effectively.
  • Strengthen stakeholder confidence.
  • Protect long-term business value.

Strong governance is not simply a compliance exercise; it is an important business tool that supports sound decision-making and organisational resilience.

How We Work

A structured, four-step approach.

  1. 01

    Initial Consultation

    Understand the organisation, objectives and governance challenges.

  2. 02

    Assessment

    Review existing structures, arrangements and documentation.

  3. 03

    Recommendations

    Provide practical guidance and identify appropriate next steps.

  4. 04

    Implementation Support

    Coordinate and support implementation where appropriate.

Why Clients Value This Service

Governance insight with commercial understanding.

  • Practical commercial approach.
  • Experience in legal and banking environments.
  • Governance and board-level perspective.
  • Cross-border understanding.
  • Trusted professional network.
About Allan Onyango
Important Notice

Specialist expertise where required.

The nature and availability of services depend on the specific circumstances of each matter. Where specialist legal, tax, regulatory or industry expertise is required, services may be provided through or in conjunction with appropriately qualified professionals.

Initial Consultation

Need support with governance, shareholder matters or commercial contracts?

Every organisation's needs are different. An initial consultation allows us to understand your objectives and advise on the most appropriate next steps.