Ranking tables

Banking & Finance | Global

Kenya

The Banking & Finance rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across Kenya.

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Band 1

  1. Anjarwalla & Khanna
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    Anjarwalla & Khanna
    Banking & Finance
    2024 | Band 1 | 11 Years Ranked
    Anjarwalla & Khanna is renowned for its distinguished banking group and stellar reputation for corporate finance and project financing. The firm is highly adept in the handling of sophisticated lending mandates, notably coordinating with other Africa Legal Network member law firms on multi-jurisdictional matters. Frequently sought out for its expertise in all aspects of debt and equity finance, the team is consulted by a range of leading financial institutions, export credit agencies and commercial banks, as well as borrowers. Additionally, its lawyers are instructed by public bodies for their counsel concerning financial instruments. The department has also demonstrated proficiency in syndicated loans and Islamic financing, as well as significant restructurings.
  2. Bowmans (Coulson Harney)
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    Bowmans (Coulson Harney)
    Banking & Finance
    2024 | Band 1 | 11 Years Ranked
    Bowmans has a stellar banking and finance practice in Kenya, with a strong track record of working on complex and high-value deals. The team is well equipped to advise on the full gamut of transactional and regulatory mandates, including trade and project finance, debt restructuring and syndicated lending. The firm has an excellent reputation in cross-border transactions both in Africa and beyond, supported by the Bowmans network of offices. The Nairobi team also has notable experience of debt capital markets work.
  3. DLA Piper Africa, Kenya (IKM)
    Banking & Finance
    2024 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. Dentons Hamilton Harrison & Mathews
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    Dentons Hamilton Harrison & Mathews
    Banking & Finance
    2024 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked
    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.
  2. Walker Kontos
    Banking & Finance
    2024 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. ENS
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    ENS
    Banking & Finance
    2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    ENS' team in Nairobi stands out for its experience handling a broad array of banking and finance transactions, from asset-backed lending and DFI investments to project finance. Working with its dynamic teams across Africa, the firm is also well placed to assist with cross-border finance agreements. Other areas of expertise include energy, real estate and fintech, where the team provides a range of services covering finance, structuring and regulatory support.
  2. Kaplan & Stratton
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    Kaplan & Stratton
    Banking & Finance
    2024 | Band 3 | 11 Years Ranked
    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.
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    MMC ASAFO
    Banking & Finance
    2024 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked
    MMC ASAFO runs a strong banking and securities practice, with notable capability in Islamic finance and cross-border lending. The team's expertise spans trade and construction finance, as well as syndicated loan agreements. It provides significant support in security perfection, asset debenture and asset-backed securities matters to an eminent list of domestic banking clients. Its lawyers handle a high volume of lender-side mandates, providing loan facilities to domestic real estate and manufacturing players.
  4. MMAN Advocates
    Banking & Finance
    2024 | Band 3