Chambers Review
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Banking & Finance - Kenya
What the Team is Known For
DLA Piper Africa, Kenya (IKM) is a leading Kenyan law firm with a significant trade and project finance practice. The team advises a number of DFIs, regional banks and borrower clients, notably on structuring syndicated lending transactions and restructuring mandates. Particularly active in real estate and construction lending, the department also has experience handling acquisition finance and securities. The firm is a frequent fixture on cross-jurisdictional transactions, including project financing and loan facilities, and its international reach is enhanced through its access to DLA Piper's network of international offices.
Strengths
The firm offers robust insights and a multidisciplinary team.
The team are very responsive and adhere to timelines.
The IKM team exhibit impressive commercial awareness and business acumen. Their advice and solutions also reflect an appreciation of what matters most to their clients and their businesses.
Notable practitioners
Anne Kinyanjui offers solutions tailored to clients' needs.
Norah Mutuku advises on a range of issues in this field, including bank securities, loan agreements and restructuring, as well as financial sector consolidation. She also has experience assisting clients with debt programmes, including bond issuances.
James Mburu Kamau is an experienced lawyer who is recognised for his advice on debt restructuring and recovery. His client following features a number of high-level retail banks and DFIs.
James Mburu Kamau is a highly regarded and trusted adviser.
Judy Muigai is often sought out by local and regional banks to assist with restructuring and debt recovery mandates, in addition to her expertise in enforcement and insolvency proceedings.
Judy is highly respected by her clients and has built a strong reputation with some of the largest banks on corporate restructuring and insolvency.
Judy's command of restructuring and insolvency matters is very impressive.