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Provided by Anjarwalla & Khanna
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.
Clients (10)
- AVIC International Real Estate Kenya
- Centum Investment Company
- Actis
- Karibu Homes
- Maiyan Holdings
- Kiewa Group
- Hemingways Watamu
- Riayn Developers Group
- Sarit Centre
- Edenville
Industries (7)
- Financial Institutions
- Government And Public Sector
- Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
- Hospitality
- Infrastructure
- Real Estate
- Mining & Minerals
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Work Highlights
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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.
Real Estate respondentGlobalAnjarwalla & Khanna demonstrates outstanding professionalism, expertise in the subject matter, dedication to client satisfaction and the adoption of technology in its processes.
Real Estate respondentGlobalIts ability to offer legally sound yet commercially savvy advice sets it apart. Rather than simply identifying problems, the firm offers thoughtful, practical solutions.
Real Estate respondentGlobalThe 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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Notable Practitioners
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Band 1 
Band 1 Amyn Mussa
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.
Real Estate respondentGlobalAmyn 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.
Real Estate respondentGlobal
Band 2 
Band 2 Adnan Khan
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.
Real Estate respondentGlobalAdnan 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.
Real Estate respondentGlobalAdnan Khan is good at keeping timelines, prioritising us and pushing for things.
Real Estate respondentGlobal
Band 4 
Band 4 Mona Doshi
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.
Band 4 
Band 4 Nicole Gichuhi
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.
Real Estate respondentGlobalNicole Gichuhi is dedicated, well read, informed, solution-oriented, forthright and forward-thinking.
Real Estate respondentGlobalShe 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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Ranked Individuals at Anjarwalla & Khanna (4)
Kenya
Amyn Mussa
Head of Real Estate
View profile Adnan Khan
Real Estate
View profile Mona Doshi
Real Estate
View profile Nicole Gichuhi
Real Estate
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Members
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Paul Wanjohi
Ian Gaitta
Akash Devani
Agnes Gichuhi
Vivian M. Kerage
Adnan Khan
Adnan Khan
View profile of Adnan KhanMona Doshi
View profile of Mona DoshiNicole Gichuhi
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