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Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

3

Band 3

Kenya

2 Years Ranked

4

Band 4

Banking & Finance

Kenya

3 Years Ranked

About

Provided by Cornelius Kigera

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

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Global

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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Banking & Finance - Kenya

4

Band 4

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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Strengths

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"Cornelius Kigera is thorough and takes on the clients' interests. He doesn't compromise on documentation and is detailed."

Real Estate respondent
Global

"He is effective and offers quick turnaround times."

Banking & Finance respondent
Global

"He is a seasoned and respected name in the banking and finance sector."

Banking & Finance respondent
Global

"He is proactive and has great client service with a very practical, commercial approach."

Banking & Finance respondent
Global

"Cornelius Kigera is my go-to guy and he ensures we find a solution."

Banking & Finance respondent
Global

"Cornelius Kigera goes out of his way to give credible and practical legal advice."

Banking & Finance respondent
Global

"Cornelius Kigera is thorough and takes on the clients' interests. He doesn't compromise on documentation and is detailed."

Real Estate respondent
Global

"He is effective and offers quick turnaround times."

Banking & Finance respondent
Global

"He is a seasoned and respected name in the banking and finance sector."

Banking & Finance respondent
Global

"He is proactive and has great client service with a very practical, commercial approach."

Banking & Finance respondent
Global

"Cornelius Kigera is my go-to guy and he ensures we find a solution."

Banking & Finance respondent
Global

"Cornelius Kigera goes out of his way to give credible and practical legal advice."

Banking & Finance respondent
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