LAWYER PROFILE

Cornelius Kigera

Global 2026

Bowmans (Coulson Harney)

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Banking & Finance

Kenya

5 years ranked

Real Estate

Kenya

4 years ranked

About

Provided by Bowmans (Coulson Harney)

Global

Career

Cornelius Kigera is a partner in Bowmans’ Nairobi office where he heads the Kenyan Banking and Finance Department. He specialises in banking and finance, construction, property and conveyancing law. Cornelius is an advocate of the High Court of Kenya and a member of the Law Society of Kenya and the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya.

He is also an associate of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Kenya Branch), a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Public Secretary. Cornelius has an LLB from the University of Nairobi and diplomas from the Kenya School of Law and the Institute for the Management of Information Systems.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Banking & Finance - Kenya

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Cornelius Kigera demonstrates consistent involvement in the firm's key mandates, including the advancement of financing facilities. His broad client following includes a range of retail and development banks, as well as asset managers and investment companies.

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Real Estate - Kenya

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Cornelius Kigera is noted for his experience in handling the sale and purchase of land as well as advising on property acquisitions. He is also well placed to assist developers with commercial projects.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Cornelius is a professional par excellence.
Banking & FinanceChambers Global Guide
He has consistently demonstrated outstanding commitment and the utmost attention to detail. His proactive approach, responsiveness and thorough understanding of complex issues has been invaluable.
Banking & FinanceChambers Global Guide
Cornelius is pleasant to work with. He remains easily accessible and is very pragmatic and market-astute.
Banking & FinanceChambers Global Guide
Cornelius Kigera is an astute legal mind with a wealth of experience.
Real EstateChambers Global Guide