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Ranked in 3 Practice Areas

1

Band 1

Kenya

7 Years Ranked

2

Band 2

Banking & Finance

Kenya

12 Years Ranked

3

Band 3

Kenya

7 Years Ranked

About

Provided by Paras Shah

Global

Practice Areas

Paras Shah is the managing partner of Bowmans’ Kenyan practice. He specialises in corporate and commercial law, banking and finance law, privatisations, M&A, capital markets and real estate law. He has advised on some of the most important M&A and financing transactions, IPOs and takeovers, listings and PPP transactions in Kenya.

He has a Diploma in Legal Practice (cum laude) from the College of Law, UK, a Diploma in Management from Henley School of Management, UK, and a Postgraduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law. He is an English-qualified solicitor and an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.

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Chambers Global Guide

Corporate/M&A - Kenya

1

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Paras Shah is highly regarded for his multifaceted practice and his superb track record advising on domestic and cross-border M&A transactions. He is regularly sought out by a number of prominent names in the financial services industry, as well as investment funds. He is the managing partner at Bowmans.

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Banking & Finance - Kenya

2

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Paras Shah acts as a key contact and partner to a large number of established investment banks and financial institutions. He is well reputed in Kenya for the breadth of his practice, covering project, property and development finance.

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Real Estate - Kenya

3

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Paras Shah has a versatile skill set and a diverse practice which sees him regularly handle matters in the real estate space. He is frequently instructed to advise on conveyancing issues and has a wealth of experience concerning property acquisition and disposition.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Paras Shah is very well versed with all aspects. He takes a practical view on matters.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Paras Shah has high levels of competency and client orientation, and always brings new ideas to achieve the clients' objectives.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Paras is an excellent lawyer - smart and very commercial. He is our go-to lawyer for complex transactions in Kenya.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Chambers Global Guide

He is very responsive and provides practical and relevant advice.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Paras Shah is very well versed with all aspects. He takes a practical view on matters.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Paras Shah has high levels of competency and client orientation, and always brings new ideas to achieve the clients' objectives.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Paras is an excellent lawyer - smart and very commercial. He is our go-to lawyer for complex transactions in Kenya.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Chambers Global Guide

He is very responsive and provides practical and relevant advice.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Articles, highlights and press releases

3 items provided by Bowmans (Coulson Harney)

Press Release

Bowmans appoints Francis Wang’ombe Kariuki as a senior consultant

Leading African law firm, Bowmans, is pleased to announce that Francis Wang’ombe Kariuki, MBS, has joined its top tier Competition Practice as a senior consultant in Nairobi.

May 3, 2023

Authored by Paras Shah, Joyce Karanja, Francis Wang’ombe Kariuki

Press Release

Bowmans appoints Francis Wang’ombe Kariuki as a senior consultant

Leading African law firm, Bowmans, is pleased to announce that Francis Wang’ombe Kariuki, MBS, has joined its top tier Competition Practice as a senior consultant in Nairobi.

May 3, 2023

Authored by Paras Shah, Joyce Karanja, Francis Wang’ombe Kariuki

Press Release

Bowmans appoints Francis Wang’ombe Kariuki as a senior consultant

Leading African law firm, Bowmans, is pleased to announce that Francis Wang’ombe Kariuki, MBS, has joined its top tier Competition Practice as a senior consultant in Nairobi.

May 3, 2023

Authored by Paras Shah, Joyce Karanja, Francis Wang’ombe Kariuki

Press Release

Bowmans appoints Francis Wang’ombe Kariuki as a senior consultant

Leading African law firm, Bowmans, is pleased to announce that Francis Wang’ombe Kariuki, MBS, has joined its top tier Competition Practice as a senior consultant in Nairobi.

May 3, 2023

Authored by Paras Shah, Joyce Karanja, Francis Wang’ombe Kariuki

Press Release

Bowmans appoints Francis Wang’ombe Kariuki as a senior consultant

Leading African law firm, Bowmans, is pleased to announce that Francis Wang’ombe Kariuki, MBS, has joined its top tier Competition Practice as a senior consultant in Nairobi.

May 3, 2023

Authored by Paras Shah, Joyce Karanja, Francis Wang’ombe Kariuki

Press Release

Bowmans appoints Francis Wang’ombe Kariuki as a senior consultant

Leading African law firm, Bowmans, is pleased to announce that Francis Wang’ombe Kariuki, MBS, has joined its top tier Competition Practice as a senior consultant in Nairobi.

May 3, 2023

Authored by Paras Shah, Joyce Karanja, Francis Wang’ombe Kariuki

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Africa-wide

Corporate/M&A & Private Equity

2

Ezra Davids

2

Band 2

Investment Funds

3

Fazil Hossenkhan

3

Band 3

3

John Bellew

3

Band 3

U

Jutami Augustyn

U

Up and Coming

Projects & Energy

5

Daryn Webb

5

Band 5

Kenya

Banking & Finance

2

Paras Shah

2

Band 2

3

Cornelius Kigera

3

Band 3

3

Dominic Indokhomi

3

Band 3

Capital Markets

Richard Harney

Spotlight

Competition/Antitrust

Joyce Karanja

Spotlight

Corporate/M&A

S

Philip Coulson

S

Senior Statespeople

1

Paras Shah

1

Band 1

1

Richard Harney

1

Band 1

4

Kendall Evans

4

Band 4

4

Wathingira Gituro

4

Band 4

Dispute Resolution

4

Terry Mwango

4

Band 4

U

Cecil Kuyo

U

Up and Coming

Employment

3

Rainbow Field

3

Band 3

Intellectual Property

1

John Syekei

1

Band 1

3

David Opijah

3

Band 3

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