Bowmans, Banking & Finance | Chambers Global Profile

About

Provided by Bowmans

We are recognised as a leading adviser on banking and finance law in Sub-Saharan Africa and a market-leader in innovation, documentation standards and best practice.

We specialise in complex domestic and cross-border finance transactions and have extensive knowledge of leveraged and acquisition finance, structured finance, capital markets, project and real estate finance, derivatives, securitisation, preference share finance, subordinated debt and insolvency and restructuring.

Our expertise extends to bilateral and syndicated loans, guarantee and security issues and regulatory matters including the establishment of banks and the carrying on of lending and investment banking activities within Sub-Saharan Africa.

We have acted for a range of local and foreign banks and insurance companies and our lawyers have been involved in some of the most important banking, insurance and finance transactions in recent years in Kenya. In recent times, we have also acted for insolvency and business rescue practitioners.

Our specialist services include; debt and equity securities; regulatory compliance; acquisition finance; project finance; real estate finance and real estate generally; structured finance; syndicated lending transactions; trade finance; asset finance; and secured and unsecured lending.

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Kenya

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.

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Work Highlights

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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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The team have gained experience from working with international lenders over the years and have a good understanding of the commercial realities of both borrowers and lenders.

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The Bowmans team is cognisant of the local laws and regulations.

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The team have gained experience from working with international lenders over the years and have a good understanding of the commercial realities of both borrowers and lenders.

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The Bowmans team is cognisant of the local laws and regulations.

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Notable Practitioners

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Paras Shah

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.

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Cornelius Kigera

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.

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Dominic Indokhomi

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.

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Joyce Mbui

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

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Richard Harney

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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.

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