About

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Our Commercial Property Practice is best known for representing the interests of banks, developers and listed and unlisted property funds in financing the acquisitions, disposal and development of commercial, industrial and retail real estate across Africa.

We have expert knowledge in negotiating and structuring lease and development lease agreements for both landlords and tenants in the commercial, industrial and retail sectors.

We are also actively involved in real estate due diligence investigations which form part of larger corporate due diligence processes for both sellers and purchasers in mergers, acquisitions and renewable energy projects.

Members of our team regularly represent the interests of one or more parties involved in the most prominent commercial property transactions in the country.

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Real Estate - Kenya

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What the Team is Known For

Bowmans houses an esteemed real estate department equipped to support infrastructure, office, retail, hospitality and residential developers across the full gamut of real estate matters in Kenya. The team possesses expertise in compulsory land purchases and special economic zones, as well as handling high-value asset transactions. The group frequently negotiates commercial leases and demonstrates specialisms in construction disputes and conservancy. The team has been involved in some of the largest master-planned development projects in Kenya.

Work Highlights

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  • Bowmans assisted Tatu City with the sale of parcels of land within a special economic zone in Kenya.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Alex Njage
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Alex Njage
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Alex Njage handles the full gamut of real estate matters, assisting foreign investors and conservation groups with land and property acquisitions, and helping developers with various commercial, residential and industrial projects. He also has experience advising on urban planning matters.

Alex Njage is a very experienced lawyer who offers very sound advice and expresses his business acumen in matters.

Cornelius Kigera
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Cornelius Kigera
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Band 3
Cornelius Kigera is noted for his experience in handling the sale and purchase of land as well as advising on property acquisitions. He is also well placed to assist developers with commercial projects.

Cornelius Kigera is an astute real estate lawyer who consistently provides pragmatic advice.

Cornelius has, time and time again, demonstrated his vast experience in property transactions and his proficiency in navigating the complexities of the legal regime for real estate in Kenya.

He provides excellent legal guidance and a good customer experience.

Paras Shah
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Paras Shah
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Band 3
Paras Shah has a versatile skill set and a diverse practice which sees him regularly handle matters in the real estate space. He is frequently instructed to advise on conveyancing issues and has a wealth of experience concerning property acquisition and disposition.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Real Estate

Alex Njage
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Alex Njage
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Band 1
Cornelius Kigera
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Cornelius Kigera
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Band 3
Paras Shah
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Paras Shah
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Band 3

Members

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