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Dentons Hamilton Harrison & Mathews

Banking & Finance

Global Guide 2026 : Kenya

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Dentons Hamilton Harrison & Mathews

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Dentons Hamilton Harrison & Mathews Banking and Finance practice is one of the longest standing, in Kenya. We offer advice across the full range of banking and finance matters, acting for all parties. We have significant expertise and experience in regulatory advice to banks and financial institutions including the areas of e-banking and virtual banking regulations and transactions.


Over the years, we have acted for several large local and international banks on all types of financing transactions. We also provide our expertise in the area of mortgage financing and plain vanilla financing work for several Kenyan banks.
The firm's litigation department has extensive experience in advising and representing banks on a wide range of litigation.

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  • Aerospace & Defence
  • Automobiles & Parts
  • Banks
  • Charities / Not for Profit
  • Chemicals
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Construction & Materials
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Government
  • Health Care
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Insurance
  • Media
  • Mining & Metals
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Real Estate
  • Retail
  • Software & Computer Services
  • Sports
  • Technology, Hardware & Electronics
  • Telecommunications
  • Transportation
  • Travel & Leisure
  • Utilities

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Kenya

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Dentons Hamilton Harrison & Mathews houses a strong banking and finance practice with established prowess acting for both lenders and borrowers on syndicated lending and securities. The team is regularly sought out for its expertise in such areas as corporate, project and commodity finance, as well as debt restructuring. The group acts across multiple industries, demonstrating notable activity in oil and gas and infrastructure. Clients benefit from the firm's extensive African and global platform and relationships.

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Work Highlights

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  • Dentons Hamilton Harrison & Mathews acted for Coöperatieve Rabobank on the provision of USD50 million in trade finance facilities to borrowers operating in Kenya's energy sector.

Strengths

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  • They have the combination of technical know-how, proactivity and engagement with clients; they are exceptional.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

  • They go the extra mile. They are available to meet at short notice, work to meet deadlines and deliver for clients by using their quality network to achieve results.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

  • Dentons has a full suite, it is a one-stop shop.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Sigee Koech
    Sigee Koech

    Sigee Koech

    Sigee Koech impresses for her broad set of skills in the field of banking and finance, ranging from syndicated lending and trade finance facilities to debt restructuring. She acts for both lenders and borrowers on securities mandates and the review of facility agreements.

    • Sigee is hands-on, approachable, responsive and knowledgeable.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
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  • Andrew Mugambi
    Andrew Mugambi

    Andrew Mugambi

    Andrew Mugambi provides a broad range of banking-related services, advising clients on syndicated lending, refinancing and restructuring.

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