Agnes Nicole Gichuhi

Clients

Full Circle

Mi Vida Thika Road

Actis

EH Venture Capital Rwanda

Sarit Centre

Practice Areas

Nicole is a Partner at ALN Kenya | Anjarwalla & Khanna and plays a pivotal role in the firm's real estate and construction department. Nicole specializes in property law with a focus on investment structuring, property development and offering strategic guidance to real estate developers (including residential, commercial and industrial developers) on a range of matters related to their real estate portfolios. Her work often involves large complex acquisitions, disposals, due diligence, compliance issues as well as land and tax structuring, property finance, and leasing arrangements.

Her experience extends to advising on land use planning, zoning and user considerations, and other regulatory matters, exhibiting her comprehensive knowledge of the industry.

Nicole’s proficiency has gained international acclaim, and she was titled 'Next Generation Partner' by Legal 500 in 2023 and received recognition by Chambers Global in the same year for her adept handing of complex portfolio exits, development projects and property acquisitions. This growing recognition is a testament to her dedication and skill.

Notably, her expertise also spans cross-border work, having supported clients with projects in Djibouti, Madagascar, Rwanda and Tanzania (including Zanzibar), further demonstrating her broad industry knowledge and ability to navigate varied legal landscapes.

Career

Postgraduate Diploma in Law (2013)

Bachelor of Laws, LL.B (2011)

Professional Memberships

Law Society of Kenya

Women in Real Estate

Kenya Property Developers Association (KPDA)

Expert in these Jurisdictions

Kenya

Work Highlights

• Acting for Actis and Improvon Group in connection with the development of an A-Grade product-specific warehouse and logistics park on a 103-acre piece of land along Nairobi’s Eastern Bypass.

• Acting for Full Circle in connection with the 100% acquisition of Woodside Properties, a bespoke residential development serving the British Army in Kenya.

• Acting for EH Venture Capital Rwanda in connection with the development of a financial centre in Kigali Rwanda.

• Acting Mi Vida Thika Road in connection with the development of a proposed new USD 120 million residential project, comprising of approximately 624 apartments.

• Acting for Sarit Centre in connection with their expansion of the mall to include more retail and commercial space.

Languages Spoken

English

Swahili

Education