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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).

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What the Team is Known For

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. 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 Gap İnşaat on the submission of private investment proposals to the Government of Kenya in relation to the development, financing, operation and maintenance of the Londiani Multipurpose Dam and the Radat Dam.

Strengths

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Bowmans does not shy away from the most complex deals, but it actually goes for those and thrives in them.

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Bowmans' team gives really helpful advice and is very professional and responsive. We get immediate feedback, it keeps to deadlines and the quality of work is very good.

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Notable Practitioners

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Aleem Tharani
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Aleem Tharani
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Aleem Tharani is a well-regarded lawyer who has 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 on infrastructure and renewable power projects.

Aleem Tharani's responsiveness, technical expertise and pragmatic approach in his legal counsel have added significant value to our project.

He's the star of the legal field. He knows how to open doors with things related to transactions and infrastructure investment, especially locally and regionally.

He is a trusted adviser and his ability to navigate complex regulatory frameworks while aligning legal strategy with commercial objectives has consistently added significant value to us.

Aleem is respected in the energy and infrastructure space within the region and brings value to the mandates as he can make negotiations and commercial discussions more streamlined.

He is an outstanding lawyer. He has extremely strong commercial, drafting and structuring skills paired with the ability to grasp complex and sophisticated transactions.

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Edwin Baru
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Edwin Baru is a rising talent in Bowmans' energy and infrastructure practice, who complements his expertise in the area by drawing from his strengths in fields such as project finance and mergers and acquisitions. He routinely participates in high-end matters in the region including PPP projects, servicing an impressive clientele comprising government and public entities.

Edwin Baru's attention to detail and ability to manage multi-stakeholder interests make him a standout partner. His support is instrumental in de-risking transactions and driving projects to success.

Edwin is switched-on, a growing light in the energy sector.

Edwin is a shining star who has on numerous occasions proactively leveraged his experience in other sectors to support commercial discussion with partners and government counterparts.

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