Projects & Energy
Global Guide 2024 : Kenya
Band 1
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Provided by Bowmans
We are the leading energy, infrastructure and project finance practice in Africa, with extensive experience in the African power sector. We have a particular focus on thermal, hydro and renewable power by Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and incumbent utilities.
Although the market has slowed down considerably in the last year, Bowmans is still receiving the leading projects.
We have advised on successful first-of-a-kind / pathfinder projects:
- 100MW Gigawatt Gas IPP (Mozambique);
- South African Department of Energy’s Independent Power Producer Procurement Programmes (renewable energy, coal baseload, co-generation and gas) (REIPPP);
- Head Office Accommodation PPP (South Africa);
- Gautrain Rapid Rail Link Project (South Africa);
- Medupi Coal-Fired Power Station 4800 MW (South Africa);
- Kusile Coal-Fired Power Station 4800 MW (South Africa); and
- Ingula Pumped Storage Station 1332 MW (South Africa).
Chambers Review
Bowmans has a highly regarded team which is notably involved in significant infrastructure and oil and gas projects in Kenya. The team services project sponsors and lenders with advice on energy project investments, including with regard to renewable energy projects. The firm further demonstrates expertise in road and rail infrastructure development. It is additionally adept in upstream and midstream oil and gas, with further proficiency in power purchase agreements and PPP construction.
Work Highlights
- Bowmans advised sponsors Shandong Hi-Speed Group, Hass Infrastructure and GVR Infrastructure on the development and financing of a road project in Kenya.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Bowmans knows the energy landscape well and is able to use this knowledge to provide good advice."
"The firm offers an outstanding service level and great responsiveness."
"The firm provides experienced and commercial legal counsel."
"Bowmans knows the energy landscape well and is able to use this knowledge to provide good advice."
"The firm offers an outstanding service level and great responsiveness."
"The firm provides experienced and commercial legal counsel."
Notable Practitioners
Aleem Tharani is a well-regarded lawyer who has rapidly established himself as one of the leading names in the projects and energy field in Kenya. He represents an impressive roster of financiers, project developers and sponsors active in infrastructure and renewable power projects.
"Aleem Tharani has a strong technical expertise. He can think through detailed concepts and deal with the unprecedented nature of transactions."
"Aleem is a very experienced and commercially driven lawyer who can rely on a credible track record to advance deals. He is definitely the partner you want in your team; his level of sophistication is very high."
"He is intelligent and has a lot of experience."
Paras Shah is noted for his corporate expertise in relation to energy projects. He is frequently instructed by notable oil and power firms to advise on energy projects, with further expertise assisting financial clients with project financing.