Banking & Finance
Global Guide 2024 : Kenya
Band 2
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+254 20 325 8000About
Provided by Dentons Hamilton Harrison & Mathews
Dentons Hamilton Harrison & Mathews Banking and Finance practice is one of the longest standing, in Kenya. We offer advice across the full range of banking and finance matters, acting for all parties. We have significant expertise and experience in regulatory advice to banks and financial institutions including the areas of e-banking and virtual banking regulations and transactions.
Over the years, we have acted for several large local and international banks on all types of financing transactions. We also provide our expertise in the area of mortgage financing and plain vanilla financing work for several Kenyan banks.
The firm's litigation department has extensive experience in advising and representing banks on a wide range of litigation.
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Dentons Hamilton Harrison & Mathews acted for a group of lenders including Rand Merchant Bank and Standard Bank of South Africa on a syndicated loan facility to the Government of Kenya.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Dentons Hamilton Harrison & Mathews keeps abreast of commercial developments, particularly in view of the international market."
"The team is experienced. In terms of its response times, it is very timely and gives updates."
"The lawyers are friendly, responsive and experienced."
"Dentons Hamilton Harrison & Mathews keeps abreast of commercial developments, particularly in view of the international market."
"The team is experienced. In terms of its response times, it is very timely and gives updates."
"The lawyers are friendly, responsive and experienced."
Notable Practitioners
Andrew Mugambi provides a broad range of banking-related services, advising clients on syndicated lending, refinancing and restructuring. He is also recognised for his work on debt capital markets mandates.
"Andrew Mugambi is a very smart lawyer and I personally enjoy working with him. He is dedicated, personable and easy to work with."
"He is a talented operator."
"Andrew Mugambi is a good and committed lawyer."
Moving up in the rankings is Sigee Koech who impresses for her broad set of skills in the field of banking and finance, from syndicated lending and trade finance facilities to debt restructuring. She acts for both lenders and borrowers on securities mandates and the review of facility agreements.
"Sigee Koech knows what she is doing, has vast knowledge in terms of banking and finance, and she is someone who is really readily available when we need to make a quick call."
"She is someone who is really approachable and she knows what you want."
"Sigee Koech is responsive and thoughtful."
Ranked Lawyers at
Dentons Hamilton Harrison & Mathews
Kenya
Members
Provided by Dentons Hamilton Harrison & Mathews
Adil Khawaja
Kenneth Fraser
Head of Department
Lorna Mainnah
Peter Okaalet Jr
Richard Omwela
Head of Department
Sigee Koech
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