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Banking & Finance - Kenya

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

  • 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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Notable Practitioners

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Sammy Ndolo
3
Sammy Ndolo
3
Band 3

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.

Sammy is very good at commercial thinking. He gives good and usable advice.

Sammy is knowledgeable and makes the time to listen to you. He makes you feel as though you are his main client.

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

Ranked Lawyers at
Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

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Banking & Finance

Sammy Ndolo
3
Sammy Ndolo
3
Band 3