Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Projects & Energy - Kenya
What the Team is Known For
DLA Piper Africa, Kenya (IKM) is a highly regarded and distinguished law firm offering an array of projects and energy expertise. The team acts for lenders and developers on renewable energy projects and social infrastructure developments. IKM's lawyers provide a wealth of project policy and regulations advice and, through the firm's network of international offices and expertise, the team provides clients with continental and international support. It is well versed in PPP frameworks, EPC contract negotiations and mining regulations. The lawyers' industry experience spans healthcare, housing and power plant development.
Strengths
DLA Piper has mastered the art of balancing the interests of both lender and borrower, providing actionable, non-adversarial legal advice and looking for mutually beneficial solutions.
DLA Piper has good understanding and the latest information regarding the legal landscape as pertains to the energy space in Kenya and beyond, and is timely in its responses.
DLA Piper continues to provide solutions on innovative projects.
Work Highlights
DLA Piper Africa, Kenya (IKM) advised the National Treasury of Kenya on a PPP for the development of an ultra-modern cancer facility at the Meru Teaching and Referral Hospital.
Notable practitioners
Managing partner James Kamau is revered for his expert handling of matters pertaining to infrastructure, energy development and project finance. He holds experience in the navigation of PPPs and other project agreements. He additionally serves as chair of DLA Piper Africa.
James Mburu Kamau understands his work very well.
Beatrice Nyabira is head of the firm's projects, energy and restructuring practice. Her expertise spans renewable power development, social infrastructure projects and project finance. She is well versed in acting for lenders and project developers alike.
She is very well respected within the industry and has real care for client's problems, offering practical solutions with real-world examples.
Beatrice Nyabira is a certified PPP professional. She really understands projects in and out.
She's personable, good at business development, calm and understanding.