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KN Law LLP
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Top figures
3
Partners
2
Offices
2012
Established Year
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Overview
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KN Law LLP is a boutique corporate and commercial law firm in Nairobi with a London liaison office, advising Kenyan and international clients on capital markets, M&A, private equity, corporate finance, banking, real estate and regulatory matters. Known for complex, high-value transactions, the firm delivers practical, technically strong counsel across Kenya and East Africa.
Industry sectors (8)
- Banking and Finance
- Capital Markets
- Corporate/M&A
- Private Equity
- Real Estate
- Corporate Governance
- Project Finance
- Regulatory & Compliance
Capabilities (11)
- Capital Markets Transactions - Advising on bond issuances, listings, delistings, sukuk structures, commercial paper programmes and securities regulatory approvals.
- Mergers & Acquisitions - Advising on acquisitions, disposals, restructurings and cross-border transactions across Kenya and the wider East African region.
- Private Equity - Supporting investment funds, sponsors and portfolio companies on investments, exits, due diligence and transaction documentation.
- Banking & Finance - Advising lenders, borrowers and financial institutions on lending, structured finance, note issuance facilities and security arrangements.
- Structured Finance & Securitisation - Structuring complex financing arrangements, including asset-backed securities, true-sale securitisations and receivables-backed transactions.
- Corporate Finance - Advising corporates and investors on financing structures, capital raising, shareholder arrangements and strategic transactions.
- Real Estate & Conveyancing - Advising on property acquisitions, development projects, conveyancing, real estate finance and development structures.
- Investment Funds & Asset Management - Advising on fund formation, property funds, D-REITs, regulatory approvals and asset management sector transactions.
- Corporate & Commercial Advisory - Providing day-to-day and strategic legal advice on commercial contracts, corporate structuring and business operations.
- Regulatory & Compliance Advisory - Advising regulated entities on approvals, compliance obligations, licensing, governance and sector-specific legal requirements.
- Corporate Governance - Advising listed companies, financial institutions and regulated entities on governance frameworks, board obligations and legal audits.
Clients (6)
- Centum Investment Company Plc
- Linzi Finco Trust
- Two Rivers Development Limited
- Liaison Capital Limited
- Centum Real Estate Limited
- Sayani Investments Limited
Key people
Provided by KN Law LLP
Mugambi Nandi
Senior Partner
Emmanuel Mueke
Managing Partner
Immanuel Nzaku
Partner
Work & experience
Provided by KN Law LLP
KN Law LLP combines technical excellence with practical, commercially focused advice. The firm specialises in capital markets, M&A, private equity, corporate finance, banking, real estate and regulatory work. Recent standout matters include Kenya’s first infrastructure asset-backed securities transaction, the Linzi Sukuk, major bond issuances, cross-border disposals and affordable housing finance structures.
Notable work
Provided by KN Law LLP
Kenya’s first infrastructure asset-backed securities transaction
2025CompletedNairobi, Kenya
Advised on a true-sale securitisation of public fund receivables through a securitisation trust.
Kenya’s inaugural Shariah-compliant bond
2025Completed Ksh3.0B Nairobi, Kenya
Advised on the issuance and listing of the Linzi Sukuk, supporting affordable housing under Islamic finance principles.
Cross-border disposal
Completed $200.0M Africa - COMESA Region
Advised Centum Investment on parallel disposals of interests in manufacturing companies across multiple jurisdictions.
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Ranked Individuals at KN Law LLP (1)
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Top figures
3
Partners
2
Offices
2012
Established Year
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