Department profile
Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

Banking & Finance

Global Guide 2026 : Kenya


Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

Rankings

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Banking & Finance - Kenya

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

The Kenyan banking and finance team at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr frequently acts on behalf of lenders on cross-border financings involving borrowers in sectors as diverse as energy and hospitality. It acts for well-known investment banks as well as development finance institutions and fintech entities. The department is also noteworthy for its experience advising on private credit transactions.

Work Highlights

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  • Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr represented Absa Bank and IFC in relation to a USD60 million revolving credit facility agreement with Volcafe.

Strengths

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  • Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr demonstrates astute professionalism, a consistently high quality of output, an eye for detail and a very broad skill set.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
  • The firm demonstrates strong expertise in the financial sector and the ability to handle a complex transaction. They have good knowledge of the local regulations.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
  • I feel as though they are an internal department in our organisation. Their service is exemplary.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
  • They are exceptional with turnaround times, level of experience and knowledge of the Kenyan regulatory regime.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
  • They are thorough, detailed and solutions-oriented.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Sammy Ndolo
    Band 3Sammy Ndolo

    Sammy Ndolo

    Sammy Ndolo handles a range of mandates from syndicated lending to restructuring, acting for a number of high-profile banks and investment funds. He is also noted for his experience in trade finance and is well versed in reviewing facility agreements.

    • He has very strong technical skills, drafting abilities and good professional relationships with other market players. He provides great solutions within good timeframes.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
    • Sammy is very good at commercial thinking. He gives good and usable advice.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
    • Sammy is knowledgeable and makes the time to listen to you. He makes you feel as though you are his main client.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
    • He balances the business context with legal expertise in a way that I find immensely useful to our company.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

Ranked Individuals at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (1)

Kenya

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