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Banking & Finance

Global Guide 2026 : Kenya

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Banking & Finance - Kenya

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

ENS's team in Nairobi stands out for its experience handling a broad array of banking and finance transactions, from asset-backed lending and DFI investments to project finance. Working with its dynamic teams across Africa, the firm is also well placed to assist with cross-border finance agreements. Other areas of expertise include energy, real estate and fintech, where the team provides a range of services covering finance, structuring and regulatory support.

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Work Highlights

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  • ENS acted for Development Bank of Southern Africa on a USD67 million loan provided to Sosian Energy for the purposes of financing the further development and expansion of a 35 MW geothermal power plant.

Strengths

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  • ENS are very commercial and responsive in their approach. The team are proactive and think of solutions even before issues arise.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

  • ENS in Kenya is absolutely exceptional and formidable. It has some of the hardest-working lawyers I have ever met.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Binti Shah
    Binti Shah

    Binti Shah

    Binti Shah is rated highly for the impressive breadth of her practice, covering the full gamut of banking and lending matters. Acting for numerous players in financial services, she advises on matters ranging from asset-backed lending and project finance to debt issuances and derivatives. She is additionally skilled at real estate finance.

    • Binti is my go-to lawyer on any sophisticated debt transactions. She is excellent in her understanding of legal nuances and in her awareness of commercial considerations.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

    • Binti is just sensational - she is the best lawyer I've ever worked with in Kenya. She is absolutely formidable.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
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