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Banking & Finance - Kenya

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Bowmans has a stellar banking and finance practice in Kenya, with a strong track record of working on complex and high-value deals. The team is well equipped to advise on the full gamut of transactional and regulatory mandates, including trade and project finance, debt restructuring and syndicated lending. The firm has an excellent reputation in cross-border transactions both in Africa and beyond, supported by the Bowmans network of offices. The Nairobi team also has notable experience of debt capital markets work.

Work Highlights

  • Bowmans acted for KCB Bank Kenya in relation to the provision of secured facilities to Fort Retail Kenya for a value of USD100 million.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Paras Shah
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Paras Shah
2
Band 2

Paras Shah acts as a key contact and partner to a large number of established investment banks and financial institutions. He is well reputed in Kenya for the breadth of his practice, covering project, property and development finance.

Cornelius Kigera
3
Cornelius Kigera
3
Band 3

Cornelius Kigera demonstrates consistent involvement in the firm's key mandates, including the advancement of financing facilities. His broad client following includes a range of retail and development banks, as well as asset managers and investment companies.

Cornelius Kigera always provides timely advice, taking commercial implications into consideration.

Dominic Indokhomi
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Dominic Indokhomi
3
Band 3

Dominic Indokhomi runs a broad banking practice, advising on project, real estate and corporate finance. He also impresses for his work in the financing of startup enterprises, particularly in the fintech sector.

He has a wide experience and is able to assist with complicated and delicate negotiations.

Dominic Indokhomi demonstrates a keen eye for detail, comprehends the commercial realities of the parties involved and provides customised legal solutions to meet the specific needs of his clients.

Joyce Mbui
Joyce Mbui
Spotlight

Joyce Mbui advises a wide range of clients such as regional banks on matters relating to restructuring and insolvency, including liquidation proceedings.

Richard Harney
Richard Harney
Spotlight
Richard Harney is a pre-eminent figure in the Kenyan legal market. Alongside his distinguished M&A practice, he has a wealth of experience in capital markets, providing both transactional and regulatory advice.

Ranked Lawyers at
Bowmans

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Kenya

Banking & Finance

Paras Shah
2
Paras Shah
2
Band 2
Cornelius Kigera
3
Cornelius Kigera
3
Band 3
Dominic Indokhomi
3
Dominic Indokhomi
3
Band 3
Capital Markets

Richard Harney
Richard Harney
Spotlight
Restructuring/Insolvency

Joyce Mbui
Joyce Mbui
Spotlight