Banking & Finance | Global

Anjarwalla & Khanna is renowned for its distinguished banking group and stellar reputation for corporate finance and project financing. The firm is highly adept in the handling of sophisticated lending mandates, notably coordinating with other Africa Legal Network member law firms on multi-jurisdictional matters. Frequently sought out for its expertise in all aspects of debt and equity finance, the team is consulted by a range of leading financial institutions and commercial banks, as well as borrowers. Additionally, its lawyers are instructed by public bodies for their counsel concerning financial instruments. The department has also demonstrated proficiency in syndicated loans and Islamic financing, as well as significant restructurings.

Bowmans has a stellar banking and finance practice in Kenya, with a strong track record of working on sophisticated 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 regional 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 regularly 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's 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.

The Kenyan banking and finance team at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr frequently acts on behalf of lenders on cross-border financings involving borrowers in sectors as diverse as energy and hospitality. It acts for well-known investment banks as well as development finance institutions and fintech entities. The department is also noteworthy for its experience advising on private credit transactions.

CMS Daly Inamdar Advocates counts among its clients a number of leading regional banks and financial institutions. The team advises on the full gamut of banking matters, with a focus on traditional lending. Its lawyers are highly experienced in the provision of credit facilities, with further notable expertise in such areas as Islamic finance and microfinance.

MMC ASAFO runs a strong banking and securities practice, with notable capability in Islamic finance and cross-border lending. It provides significant support to an eminent list of domestic banking clients. Its lawyers handle a high volume of lender-side mandates, assisting with the provision of loan facilities to domestic real estate and manufacturing players.