Where Precision Meets Principle
Sterling & Associates delivers world-class corporate legal counsel to businesses, investors, and institutions across East Africa and beyond. Every matter handled with the gravity it deserves.
Founded in 2004 by Advocate James Sterling, our firm has grown into one of East Africa's most respected corporate law practices. We operate at the intersection of business strategy and legal precision.
We represent Fortune 500 companies, fast-growing startups, state institutions, and high-net-worth individuals — each matter receiving the full weight of our expertise and attention.
Comprehensive legal coverage across every dimension of corporate and commercial law. Every service delivered with forensic precision.
End-to-end advisory on business combinations, acquisitions, disposals, and corporate restructurings. We protect your interests at every stage of the deal lifecycle.
Consult NowBoard advisory, compliance frameworks, shareholder agreements, and regulatory adherence to ensure your company operates at the highest standard of governance.
Consult NowCommercial arbitration, mediation, and high-court litigation. We resolve complex business disputes with strategic tenacity and an unwavering commitment to your outcome.
Consult NowBespoke commercial contracts, joint venture agreements, franchise arrangements, and supply chain documentation — watertight, enforceable, and tailored to your needs.
Consult NowEmployment contracts, executive compensation, workplace policies, retrenchment advisory, and representation before the Employment and Labour Relations Court.
Consult NowLicensing, regulatory approvals, Anti-Money Laundering compliance, data protection mandates, and sector-specific regulatory advice across financial services, telecoms, and energy.
Consult NowCommercial property transactions, due diligence, lease negotiations, title transfers, and development agreements for investors, developers, and corporate occupiers.
Consult NowCross-border transactions, export control, sanctions compliance, trade finance documentation, and investment treaty advice for businesses operating across jurisdictions.
Consult NowTrademark registration, patent applications, IP licensing agreements, copyright protection, and enforcement against infringement to safeguard your most valuable assets.
Consult NowA confidential discussion to understand your matter, assess the legal landscape, and determine how we can best serve you.
We develop a bespoke legal strategy aligned with your commercial objectives, risk appetite, and desired outcomes.
Meticulous execution of the agreed strategy — drafting, negotiating, filing, or litigating with precision and purpose.
We see every matter through to its conclusion, providing ongoing support and ensuring all outcomes are legally secured.
Sterling & Associates navigated our $40M acquisition with extraordinary skill. Their attention to detail and commercial awareness made all the difference in a complex cross-border deal.
When we faced a major employment tribunal, James and his team delivered a strategy so thorough it was resolved before it reached the courtroom. Exceptional advocates.
Their regulatory compliance work saved us from what could have been a catastrophic licensing issue. Proactive, brilliant, and always three steps ahead.
Every significant legal matter deserves swift, expert attention. Reach out today and we will respond within the hour.