FinTech Legal - Kenya
What the team is known for
ENSafrica in Kenya advises FinTech clients including major payments processors, cryptocurrency platforms, telecoms companies and other technology businesses. ENSafrica is a regional firm with strong teams in all major African legal markets.
Strengths
"ENSafrica were always accessible and always provided professional verbal and written correspondence. They are proactive and reliable, follow up and are experienced."
Work highlights
ENSafrica advised Caliza Financial Technologies, which provides software solutions to financial institutions, on regulatory concerns in connection with its proposed FinTech and stablecoin offering service in Kenya.
Notable practitioners
Mahesh Acharya is a partner in ENSafrica's Nairobi office and is renowned for his expertise in FinTech. He is particularly well known for his work on corporate and regulatory matters. "Mahesh Acharya is very, very good. He is my go-to for this space."
Anthony Gakuru was promoted to partner in 2022 and is increasingly prominent in the Kenyan FinTech legal market. He advises clients on digital banking and lending matters, private equity transactions, and payment services.
