Anjarwalla & Khanna, Real Estate | Chambers Global Profile

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ALN Kenya | Anjarwalla & Khanna's (A&K) Real Estate and Construction practice handles some of the largest projects in Kenya and provides its clients with comprehensive legal advice that covers residential and commercial projects, hotels and tourism, office towers, urban developments, housing and more.

A&K’s real estate and construction practice involves varied and often highly complex transactions involving large land sales and acquisitions, real estate due diligence, title research, construction and development, funding/equity arrangements, joint ventures, tax advice, restructuring, leasing, land use, environmental, regulatory approvals, representation of clients in negotiations with local authorities, and dispute resolution. We have specialist lawyers and the largest dedicated real estate and construction legal practice in Kenya, focusing on the relevant elements of the project or transaction. A&K’s real estate and construction practice also utilises innovation and technology in large scale developments to improve efficiencies in turnaround times and reporting structures.

We are the only firm in the market that can deliver the full range of advisory services necessary to handle large scale real estate development projects from start to finish, such as Garden City, Two Rivers, GTC Nairobi, Sarit Centre, Edenville and Karibu Homes.

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Real Estate - Kenya

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What the Team is Known For

The real estate team at Anjarwalla & Khanna is a highly experienced group, offering stellar expertise in all aspects of real estate and construction. It is equipped to advise on significant mixed-use developments and master-planned communities, assisting with land acquisitions, land use approvals and environmental issues, as well as construction documents and ownership structure. The firm demonstrates a high level of involvement in the development of shopping centres, offices and industrial property, as well as handling portfolio management. Its varied clientele includes real estate developers, lenders and owners as well as international investment companies and corporations.

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Work Highlights

Anjarwalla & Khanna acted for TRIFIC in connection with the establishment of a Special Economic Zone, securing SEZ developer status and negotiating bespoke commercial leases.

Strengths

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Anjarwalla & Khanna shows commitment and precision when handling all our legal matters.

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Anjarwalla & Khanna demonstrates outstanding professionalism, expertise in the subject matter, dedication to client satisfaction and the adoption of technology in its processes.

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Its ability to offer legally sound yet commercially savvy advice sets it apart. Rather than simply identifying problems, the firm offers thoughtful, practical solutions.

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The firm's strength is that working with its team doesn't feel like a one-on-one job, but rather like a family because a lot of people are involved, including the senior partners who are really engaged.

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Anjarwalla & Khanna shows commitment and precision when handling all our legal matters.

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Anjarwalla & Khanna demonstrates outstanding professionalism, expertise in the subject matter, dedication to client satisfaction and the adoption of technology in its processes.

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Its ability to offer legally sound yet commercially savvy advice sets it apart. Rather than simply identifying problems, the firm offers thoughtful, practical solutions.

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Notable Practitioners

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Amyn Mussa

Head of Real Estate

Band 1

Amyn Mussa commands a stellar reputation in the real estate space. Based in the firm's Nairobi office, he operates a practice which focuses on high value residential, commercial and mixed-use development projects.

Amyn Mussa is a great lawyer and pleasure to work with.

Amyn Mussa is one of the most exceptional legal minds I have encountered. He combines technical mastery with an extraordinary ability to see transactions from a strategic, commercial perspective.

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Adnan Khan

Band 2

Adnan Khan has developed a notable reputation for his advice on property transactions, as well as leases attached to real estate projects. He is well equipped to handle large-scale commercial and residential developments, working for a wide range of clients.

Adnan Khan was always there. He gave us sanguine advice and looked after our interest as clients.

Adnan Khan is a great lawyer who delivers for his clients and is very responsive and reliable. I highly recommend him for any real estate transaction in the Kenyan market.

Adnan Khan is good at keeping timelines, prioritising us and pushing for things.

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Mona Doshi

Band 4

Mona Doshi co-heads the firm's real estate practice out of its Mombasa office. She assists a number of multinational clients in navigating the Kenyan market, advising on land and property acquisitions as well as residential developments.

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Nicole Gichuhi

Band 4

Nicole Gichuhi has a growing reputation in the market. She is focused on development projects and advises on property acquisitions, sales and leases.

She's good at follow-ups and communication; there are no dropped lines.

Nicole Gichuhi is dedicated, well read, informed, solution-oriented, forthright and forward-thinking.

She manages complexities with impressive expertise and liaises with counsel in other jurisdictions, ensuring that Kenyan legal requirements are harmonised with international commercial frameworks.

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Amyn Mussa

Head of Real Estate

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Adnan Khan

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Mona Doshi

Band 4

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Nicole Gichuhi

Band 4

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Members

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Adnan Khan

Agnes Gichuhi

Akash Devani

Amyn Mussa

Head of Department

Ian Gaitta

Mona Doshi

Nicole Gichuhi

Paul Wanjohi

Vivian M. Kerage

Clients

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AVIC International Real Estate Kenya

Actis

Centum Investment Company

Edenville

Hemingways Watamu

Karibu Homes

Kiewa Group

Maiyan Holdings

Riayn Developers Group

Sarit Centre

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Hospitality

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Global Guide 2026 : Kenya

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