Shellomith Irungu
Global Guide 2024
Up and Coming : Banking & Finance
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About
Provided by Shellomith Irungu
Practice Areas
Shellomith is a partner at ALN Kenya | Anjarwalla & Khanna (ALN Kenya) and a member of the banking, finance and insolvency team. She had previously worked at ALN Kenya for 8 years before rejoining the firm in 2019. Immediately prior to joining ALN Kenya, Shellomith was Director and Head of the Banking and Finance department at the ALN Uganda firm - MMAKS Advocates. She has also worked independently as lead legal counsel for Hashi Energy in connection with the disposal of its downstream business in Kenya and as legal adviser to Lake Turkana Wind Power and Elgon Road Developments during their construction of the Lake Turkana wind farm and the Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi respectively.
Shellomith holds an LL.M in International Banking and Finance Law from the University College London and an LL.B from the University of Nairobi. She is admitted to the Kenyan bar and is qualified to be a certified public accountant.
Professional Memberships
Law Society of Kenya
East African Law Society
Chambers Review
Global
Shellomith Irungu enters the rankings for the first time with a growing reputation in the market in relation to financing matters, acting for both lenders and borrowers in the Kenyan market. Her client list is made up of local and regional banks and DFIs, as well as investment firms and corporates.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"She keeps the focus on the big picture and works well with our legal counsel to maintain the deal's momentum."
"As a partner in the firm, Shellomith Irungu brought her experience to bear in our negotiations, taking a leadership role and achieving balance in terms of what clauses could be amended and which were untouchable."
"Shellomith Irungu offers remarkable services."
"She keeps the focus on the big picture and works well with our legal counsel to maintain the deal's momentum."
"As a partner in the firm, Shellomith Irungu brought her experience to bear in our negotiations, taking a leadership role and achieving balance in terms of what clauses could be amended and which were untouchable."
"Shellomith Irungu offers remarkable services."