Banking & Finance
Global Guide 2024 : Kenya
Band 3
Email address
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+254 20 284 1000About
Provided by Kaplan & Stratton
The Banking and Finance team's experience and ability to get a transaction done is widely recognised in the market. The team have been instructed by most international DFIs and major banking institution in the country and have handled a number of: local and international bank syndications; been involved in the development of the listed bond market in Kenya; commercial paper programmes; and other medium term note issues.
Of the several notable matters they advised on includes the multibillion USD sovereign bond listed on the London Stock Exchange. The team is also active in the aircraft leasing and finance space representing significant market players like Kenya Airways and Air Kenya.
The team is led by partner Ruth Kirunga who is recognised as a ‘highly regarded’ lawyer by IFLR 1000 in this practice area.
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Chambers Review
Kaplan & Stratton has an accomplished banking group fielding well-established finance and lending expertise. The team is frequently engaged by an assortment of domestic and global stakeholders, including DFIs, corporates and international law firms. It has proven ability handling a range of issues including project finance, the granting of facilities and asset finance.
Work Highlights
- Kaplan & Stratton advised Fei Ongrid LP as the lead arranger of a USD33.4 million loan for the development and financing of solar projects in Kenya and South Africa.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is excellent and always available to assist and hop onto last-minute calls to answer client queries."
"Kaplan & Stratton deserves a special mention for its responsiveness and ability to get the deal done."
"The team is able to keep up with the transaction with minimal oversight from us."
"Kaplan & Stratton always meets deadlines and responds to queries promptly."
"The team is excellent and always available to assist and hop onto last-minute calls to answer client queries."
"Kaplan & Stratton deserves a special mention for its responsiveness and ability to get the deal done."
"The team is able to keep up with the transaction with minimal oversight from us."
"Kaplan & Stratton always meets deadlines and responds to queries promptly."
Notable Practitioners
Ruth Kirunga climbs the rankings whilst enjoying a solid reputation in the Kenyan market, with an impressive track record of acting for international DFIs and investment banks. Her experience is notable in the area of project finance, and she also has significant proficiency in aviation finance and commercial lending.
"I find Ruth Kirunga to be very capable and efficient, and she always meets deadlines."
"She is good to work with."
"We deal mostly with Ruth Kirunga and she is brilliant."
Ranked Lawyers at
Kaplan & Stratton
Kenya
Clients
Provided by Kaplan & Stratton
African Export-Import Bank
Agence Française de Développement
Export Import Bank of China
IFC
Stanbic Bank Kenya
Industries
Provided by Kaplan & Stratton
Aviation
Energy
Financial Services
Infrastructure