About

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MMC ASAFO is one of the premier real estate law firms in Kenya. The firm has extensive experience in nurturing complex real estate projects from conception to groundbreaking projects at the local and regional level. The department has a dedicated team of professionals committed to delivering impeccable services to our clients and providing boutique solutions that are unique for each transaction.

The Firm has carved a niche in the structuring of mixed-use developments, a growing real estate sector in the country, which showcases high-level land use planning, structuring and world-class real estate development. The Firm also offers training on land laws and land use planning to their clients in real estate as part of our commitment to value addition and ensuring that their legal work goes over and above their calling.

The Department majors in the following services:

·       Structuring of Real Estate Projects.

·       Urban Regeneration Projects.

·       Construction Law.

·       Real Estate Investment Trusts.

·       Hospitality and Hotel Management Contracts.

·       Residential Developments.

·       Leases - Commercial and Farmland Leases.

·       Land Use and Planning including Change of Use, Extension of Use and Leasehold interests, Amalgamation and Subdivision of properties on behalf of Land Owners.

·       Environmental Compliance and Property Due Diligence.

·       Structuring and advising on various contractual agreements

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Kenya
2
Band 2
What the team is known for

MMC ASAFO is frequently involved in the structuring of complex development projects, as well as handling land use planning and environmental approvals. It also acts in the mixed-use space and on residential developments. The team demonstrates strong capability in real estate finance, joint ventures and other commercial agreements in the sector, with further skills in traditional sales and leasing. The group provides advice to mixed-use and residential development companies.

Work Highlights

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  • MMC ASAFO assisted New Makongeni Development with a joint venture between the Kenya Railways Staff Retirement Benefits Scheme and a private developer for a housing project valued at USD74 million.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Esther Omulele
2
Esther Omulele
2
Band 2

Esther Omulele acts across a plethora of real estate transactions, including the acquisition of both property and land. She is additionally active assisting with development projects.

"Esther Omulele is an invaluable external adviser to our company."

"She is a problem solver."

Jessica Mwenje
3
Jessica Mwenje
Head of Real Estate
3
Band 3

Jessica Mwenje leads the firm's property and real estate practice. She is frequently called upon by commercial developers and companies, as well as public authorities and municipalities, to provide counsel on development, conveyancing and leasing.

"Jessica Mwenje is an excellent and very astute lawyer."

"We value her insight, service and dedication to us as a client."

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Esther Omulele
2
Esther Omulele
2
Band 2
Jessica Mwenje
3
Jessica Mwenje
Head of Real Estate
3
Band 3

Members

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Allan Olimba

Angela Njuguna

Gideon Langat

Henry Omukubi

Ian Smith Nalianya

Jannet Yego

Jessica Mwenje

Jessica Mwenje

Head of Department

Mary Gathoni

Winnie Odhiambo

Clients

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Centum Real Estate

ICDC

Maisha Housing

Oaklands Properties Kenya Limited

Superior Homes Kenya PLC

Tatu City Limited

Tilisi Developments PLC

Urban Housing Renewal Development LLP

Industries

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Construction

Hospitality

Public Sector