Real Estate | Global

Bowmans houses an esteemed real estate department equipped to support infrastructure, office, retail, hospitality and residential developers across the full gamut of real estate matters in Kenya. The team possesses expertise in compulsory land purchases and special economic zones, as well as handling high-value asset transactions. The group frequently negotiates commercial leases and demonstrates specialisms in construction disputes and conservancy. The team has been involved in some of the largest master-planned development projects in Kenya.

Dentons Hamilton Harrison & Mathews is a long-established law firm with an enviable track record in real estate in Kenya. The team draws upon its expertise in planning, development and environmental law to support clients on industrial, office and mixed-use projects. The firm is instructed on a range of complex transactions, as well as traditional asset acquisitions, and possesses notable expertise in retail. The group is well positioned to counsel clients on commercial leasing, including agreements concerning land owned by local communities. Additionally, the team assists international clients with real estate transactions and developments.

MMC ASAFO is frequently involved in the structuring of complex development projects, as well as handling land use planning and environmental approvals. It also acts in the mixed-use space and on residential developments. The team demonstrates strong capability in real estate finance, joint ventures and other commercial agreements in the sector, with further skills in traditional sales and leasing. The group provides advice to mixed-use and residential development companies.

Kaplan & Stratton is well equipped to handle large asset deals, social infrastructure development and novel lease structures, demonstrating further experience in residential projects. The group frequently handles land issues relating to energy project development. The team is further experienced at assisting with property acquisitions and disposals.

Oraro & Company Advocates is a notable law firm that continues to enhance its reputation and market share in Kenya's real estate space. The team acts for a range of investors and developers on commercial, residential and mixed-use development projects, with further activity assisting with land acquisition, leasing and joint ventures. The group offers further expertise concerning land use.