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FinTech Legal - Kenya
What the Team is Known For
ENS in Kenya advises FinTech clients including major payments processors, cryptocurrency platforms, telecoms companies and other technology businesses. ENS is a regional firm with strong teams in all major African legal markets.
Strengths
ENS provides invaluable support. They are quite strong and have a presence in several African countries.
ENS know the law very well and understand the environment of payment law.
ENS is very collaborative and very available. We don’t have to schedule calls, I can quickly reach out.
Work Highlights
ENS advised Wakandi on obtaining a renewal of its payment service providers licence in Kenya.
Notable practitioners
Mahesh Acharya is a partner in ENS's Nairobi office and is renowned for his expertise in FinTech. He is particularly well known for his work on corporate and regulatory matters.
They were really knowledgeable; it was obvious they knew their way around FinTech. They immediately knew what we needed.
Mahesh is quite knowledgeable and experienced. He provides good support.
Anthony Gakuru was promoted to partner in 2022 and is increasingly prominent in the Kenyan FinTech legal market. He advises clients on digital banking and lending matters, private equity transactions and payment services.
Anthony is very reachable, easily accessible and reasonable. I enjoy working with him and I am never worried about his delivery. He truly cares about the business of the client.