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CDH's Corporate & Corporate practice is known for its depth of expertise in advising on mergers within regulated sectors in Kenya, including healthcare, financial services, insurance, banking and energy. We lead work on some of the most significant transactions taking place in a range of highly regulated and rapidly evolving sectors in Kenya/ These include the renewable energy sector; the fintech sector; and the environmental/recyclables industry. We are often called to advise on transactions that promise to revolutionise sectors as a whole in Kenya is a clear confirmation of our status as market-leading counsel in this field. We work on some of the most cutting-edge fintech transactions taking place in Kenya, the year-round. We are able to demonstrate our ability to creatively and innovatively provide comprehensive legal advice, across multiple jurisdictions, as well as a depth of bench to enable multiple transactions to be carried out at the same time. Our firm provides on the ground assistance across the African continent and globally. We handle a wide range of cross-border transactions spanning Kenya, Rwanda, Mauritius, Nigeria, Ghana, Uganda, the UK, and Norway, among others. Our Africa practice brings together the resources and expertise of leading business law firms across the continent that have direct experience acting for governments, state agencies and multi-national organisations.
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Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr is an established outfit housing a solid corporate team. The firm is regularly instructed by international private equity funds on investment matters, particularly in the energy sector. The team also has experience in shareholder disputes and advises investors on exits.
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Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr advised Bataleur Investments on the sale of its shareholding in Morgan Air & Seafreight Logistics and Morgan Cargo to Kuehne + Nagel.
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Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr does an excellent job of proactively working with us to ensure our business is legally compliant and competitive.
The team is hands-on, supportive and knowledgeable about market and specific sector nuance. The lawyers understand our commercial terms and are super-experienced.
I have found the team to be flexible and open-minded. It is also committed and turns things around quickly, understanding what we want and identifying issues that need attention.
The team is thorough and detailed in its advice. The lawyers do not miss points or misadvise clients. They are friendly to work with, approachable, and quick to deliver services.
Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr does an excellent job of proactively working with us to ensure our business is legally compliant and competitive.
The team is hands-on, supportive and knowledgeable about market and specific sector nuance. The lawyers understand our commercial terms and are super-experienced.
I have found the team to be flexible and open-minded. It is also committed and turns things around quickly, understanding what we want and identifying issues that need attention.
The team is thorough and detailed in its advice. The lawyers do not miss points or misadvise clients. They are friendly to work with, approachable, and quick to deliver services.
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Martha Mbugua is known for her expertise in private equity and venture capital investment transactions. She represents clients on complex cross-border investments.
Martha delivers advice on time and she is very good in finding the balance between legal issues in a matter and pragmatism.
She helps us achieve ambitious business objectives while ensuring we minimise risks to the business and shareholders.
Martha Mbugua is consistently able to work within the details of our business.
Martha is knowledgeable and pays great attention to details. She has great knowledge of the laws in Kenya and is excellent at working with us to resolve issues.
Njeri Wagacha enters the rankings this year due to her growing mergers and acquisitions practice. She advises clients on the acquisition and sale of shareholdings within companies across multiple sectors. She is experienced in handling cross-border transactions.
She quickly gets up to speed with the broader commercial context as well as the points of law and gives timely and reliable counsel.
Njeri is very knowledgeable and leads her team in an effective manner. She provides guidance to the team members.
Njeri Wagacha is a detailed and commercially aware lawyer.
Sammy Ndolo is very responsive, hands-on and involved in matters.
He is an exceptional corporate and commercial lawyer.
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