Ranking tables

Projects & Energy | Global

Kenya

The Projects & Energy 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.

Rankings overview for Departments

4

Band 4

  1. MMC ASAFO 2 Years Ranked
  2. Kiptinness & Odhiambo Associates
  3. Mboya Wangong'u & Waiyaki Advocates
E

Eminent Practitioners

  1. James Mburu KamauDLA Piper Africa, Kenya (IKM)
3

Band 3

  1. Binti Shah
    Binti Shah ENS20 Years Ranked
  2. Ken Kamaitha Kaplan & Stratton1 Years Ranked
  3. Crispine OdhiamboKiptinness & Odhiambo Associates
  4. Mary ChegeEMSI & ASSOCIATES
  5. Michael KontosWalker Kontos

All Departments profiles

1

Band 1

  1. 1
    Anjarwalla & Khanna
    Projects & Energy
    2025 | Band 1 | 8 Years Ranked

    Anjarwalla & Khanna is a pre-eminent law firm for large-scale power projects in Kenya and is increasingly active in other African jurisdictions. Its projects and infrastructure team has extensive expertise acting on many of the biggest wind, hydroelectric and solar projects in the country. It is highly skilled in the negotiation of power purchase agreements, construction contracts and financing agreements. The team has an excellent capacity for public procurement bids, with particular activity regarding infrastructure and mining projects.

  2. Bowmans (Coulson Harney)
    1
    Bowmans (Coulson Harney)
    Projects & Energy
    2025 | Band 1 | 8 Years Ranked

    Bowmans has a highly regarded team which is notably involved in significant infrastructure and oil and gas projects in Kenya. The team services project sponsors and lenders with advice on energy project investments, including with regard to renewable energy. The firm further demonstrates expertise in road and rail infrastructure development. It is additionally adept in upstream and midstream oil and gas, with further proficiency in power purchase agreements and PPP construction.

  3. DLA Piper Africa, Kenya (IKM)
    Projects & Energy
    2025 | Band 1
2

Band 2

  1. Dentons Hamilton Harrison & Mathews
    2
    Dentons Hamilton Harrison & Mathews
    Projects & Energy
    2025 | Band 2 | 8 Years Ranked
    Dentons Hamilton Harrison & Mathews is well regarded for its impressive PPP practice, notably focusing on roads and industrial infrastructure. The team advises on construction contracts as well as representing sponsors in power plant developments, with increasing activity on mandates concerning renewable power. The lawyers are also well placed to assist project developers and contracting authorities.
3

Band 3

  1. ENS
    3
    ENS
    Projects & Energy
    2025 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked

    ENS is recognised for its activity in green energy project development and financing. The team possesses a wealth of experience in advising borrowers and lenders on high-value loan facilities, and frequently acts for international clients on wind power and infrastructure projects. The firm also regularly assists notable players in the power space with acquisitions.

  2. Kaplan & Stratton
    3
    Kaplan & Stratton
    Projects & Energy
    2025 | Band 3 | 7 Years Ranked

    Kaplan & Stratton houses a longstanding project development and financing practice with an established presence throughout Kenya. The team is a popular choice for international clients seeking domestic representation and has a particularly strong reputation for its engagement in renewable power and road infrastructure mandates. It frequently acts on behalf of sponsors and investors, and adeptly handles various project models, including PPPs.

  3. Walker Kontos
    Projects & Energy
    2025 | Band 3
4

Band 4

  1. 4
    MMC ASAFO
    Projects & Energy
    2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked

    MMC ASAFO has a well-reputed practice capable of handling several aspects of infrastructure projects such as development and corporate matters. The team has further experience in handling PPPs and public procurement matters in the infrastructure and energy sectors. The team is well placed to assist both public and private clients.

  2. Kiptinness & Odhiambo Associates
    Projects & Energy
    2025 | Band 4
  3. Mboya Wangong'u & Waiyaki Advocates
    Projects & Energy
    2025 | Band 4