Banking & Finance | Global

Bowmans has a stellar banking and finance practice in Kenya, with a strong track record of working on complex and high-value deals. The team is well equipped to advise on the full gamut of transactional and regulatory mandates, including trade and project finance, debt restructuring and syndicated lending. The firm has an excellent reputation in cross-border transactions both in Africa and beyond, supported by the Bowmans network of offices. The Nairobi team also has notable experience of debt capital markets work.

Dentons Hamilton Harrison & Mathews houses a strong banking and finance practice with established prowess acting for both lenders and borrowers on syndicated lending and securities. The team is routinely sought out for its expertise in such areas as corporate, project and commodity finance, as well as debt restructuring. The group acts across multiple industries, demonstrating notable activity in oil and gas and infrastructure. Clients benefit from the firm's extensive African and global platform and relationships.

ENS' team in Nairobi stands out for its experience handling a broad array of banking and finance transactions, from asset-backed lending and DFI investments to project finance. Working with its dynamic teams across Africa, the firm is also well placed to assist with cross-border finance agreements. Other areas of expertise include energy, real estate and fintech, where the team provides a range of services covering finance, structuring and regulatory support.

Kaplan & Stratton has an accomplished banking group fielding well-established finance and lending expertise. The team is frequently engaged by an assortment of domestic and global stakeholders, including DFIs, corporates and international law firms. It has proven ability handling a range of issues including project finance, the granting of facilities and asset finance.

MMC ASAFO runs a strong banking and securities practice, with notable capability in Islamic finance and cross-border lending. The team's expertise spans trade and construction finance, as well as syndicated loan agreements. It provides significant support in security perfection, asset debenture and asset-backed securities matters to an eminent list of domestic banking clients. Its lawyers handle a high volume of lender-side mandates, providing loan facilities to domestic real estate and manufacturing players.