Real Estate
Global Guide 2024 : Kenya
Band 3
Email address
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+254 20 284 1000About
Provided by Kaplan & Stratton
Widely recognised for their commercial acumen and practical approach to ensure clients’ matters are successfully completed Kaplan & Stratton’s real estate practice is often counsel of choice for clients. Chambers 2020 states that our team has the ability to "pull other lawyers into the mix as and when required," and that we are "very good at helping the client navigate and avoid pitfalls."
Over the years, the team has gained a reputation of successfully executing some of the largest and most complex real estate deals. Clients benefit from the diverse experience this multidisciplinary team has which comprises of litigation, real estate and projects practitioners. The team is therefore able to anticipate issues and advise workable solutions.
The team has five specialist sub-groups: real estate; property development and construction, environmental & conservation law, construction and real estate disputes and environmental & conservation law disputes.
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Kaplan & Stratton advised Quadco on the USD2.6 million lease and management transfer of Eden Hotel in Nairobi.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Kaplan & Stratton always delivers a prompt and detailed response."
"The firm offers fantastic value for money."
"Kaplan & Stratton always delivers a prompt and detailed response."
"The firm offers fantastic value for money."
Notable Practitioners
Rachel Mbai is respected for her work on land and property acquisitions and sales, as well as her advice in regard to developments, leasing, conveyancing and financing.
"Rachel Mbai is an excellent lawyer who will go out of her way to support her clients."