Banking & Finance

Sonal Tejpar is an acknowledged luminary in Kenya, with her highly prized skills sought out by a range of domestic and international clients, including major retail and commercial banks, DFIs and investment funds. She has standout experience advising on Tanzania-related mandates. Tejpar is also recognised for her expert handling of restructuring and insolvency matters.

"Sonal Tejpar is very knowledgeable and solution-oriented. She offers remarkable advice which we find very beneficial."

"She has established herself as a thought leader in the finance sector and is highly regarded."

"She is very well respected and goes the extra step for us."

"I think she has technical ability in terms of being able to grasp and understand the legal concepts, marrying that with the commercial realities on the ground."

Akash Devani is an experienced banking lawyer with notable expertise in syndicated lending and project finance. Based in Mombasa, he has a particularly strong following of lender-side clients, covering both domestic and multinational banks.

"Akash Devani has years of experience under his belt and is very proficient in what he does."

"He is very knowledgeable and efficient in what he does and is very responsive. He is always available to answer our queries."

Shellomith Irungu enters the rankings for the first time with a growing reputation in the market in relation to financing matters, acting for both lenders and borrowers in the Kenyan market. Her client list is made up of local and regional banks and DFIs, as well as investment firms and corporates.

"She keeps the focus on the big picture and works well with our legal counsel to maintain the deal's momentum."

"As a partner in the firm, Shellomith Irungu brought her experience to bear in our negotiations, taking a leadership role and achieving balance in terms of what clauses could be amended and which were untouchable."

"Shellomith Irungu offers remarkable services."