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The Banking and Finance team's experience and ability to get a transaction done is widely recognised in the market. The team have been instructed by most international DFIs and major banking institution in the country and have handled a number of: local and international bank syndications; been involved in the development of the listed bond market in Kenya; commercial paper programmes; and other medium term note issues.
Of the several notable matters they advised on includes the multibillion USD sovereign bond listed on the London Stock Exchange. The team is also active in the aircraft leasing and finance space representing significant market players like Kenya Airways and Air Kenya.
The team is led by partner Ruth Kirunga who is recognised as a ‘highly regarded’ lawyer by IFLR 1000 in this practice area.
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Kaplan & Stratton acted for Standard Bank on a USD350 million refinancing facility provided to Crossboundary Energy Kenya for the purposes of expanding its renewable energy portfolio.
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The Kaplan & Stratton team are experienced, committed and dedicated. They have a strong grounding in the law and market conditions, which positions them well to tackle complex matters.
The Kaplan & Stratton team are experienced, committed and dedicated. They have a strong grounding in the law and market conditions, which positions them well to tackle complex matters.
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Ruth Kirunga enjoys a solid reputation in the Kenyan market, with an impressive track record of acting for international DFIs and investment banks. Her experience is notable in the area of project finance, and she also has significant proficiency in aviation finance and commercial lending.
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African Export-Import Bank
Agence Française de Développement
Export Import Bank of China
IFC
Stanbic Bank Kenya
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