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Cornelius Kigera
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Cornelius Kigera
Ranked in 2 Practice Areas
3

Band 3

Banking & Finance

Kenya

4 Years Ranked

3

Band 3

Real Estate

Kenya

3 Years Ranked

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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.

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Chambers Global Guide

Banking & Finance - Kenya

3
Band 3
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

3
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

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Cornelius Kigera always provides timely advice, taking commercial implications into consideration.

Banking & Finance respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Cornelius Kigera is an astute real estate lawyer who consistently provides pragmatic advice.

Real Estate respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Cornelius has, time and time again, demonstrated his vast experience in property transactions and his proficiency in navigating the complexities of the legal regime for real estate in Kenya.

Real Estate respondent
Chambers Global Guide

He provides excellent legal guidance and a good customer experience.

Real Estate respondent
Chambers Global Guide

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