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9 Riverside
5th Floor, Riverside Drive
Nairobi
Kenya
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ENSafrica > The Legal 500 Rankings
Kenya > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 2
The growing practice at ENSafrica has a strategic focus on offering sustainable financing options to domestic and international banks and corporations, including hybrid banking solutions which combine bonds and loans. Capital markets, asset-backed securities, secured credit facilities, term loan facilities, and project and property financing are routine matters within the team’s portfolio. With specialist experience in infrastructure and aviation finance and derivatives, Binti Shah leads, supported by Nkatha Omondi, who can be relied on for high-profile mandates related to projects and energy.Practice head(s):
Binti Shah
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
FMO
DEG
Finfund
Norfund
AATIF
Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises Bonds S.A.
Nedbank
IFC
Proparco
AFD
The Rohatyn Group
Bluepeak
Work highlights
- Advised FMO on their provision of a second loss portfolio guarantee to I&M Bank with regards to certain portfolios of loans.
- Advised DEG, Finfund, Norfund, AATIF and Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises Bonds S.A on a Tier II financing for the Co-operative Bank of Kenya Limited.
- Advised Nedbank on the financing to Cold Solutions Kenya SEZ Limited, the proceeds of which will be used to enable the borrower to develop a cold storage facility.
Kenya > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 2
ENSafrica‘s corporate M&A team regularly advises major national and international corporations undertaking significant M&A, public company, cross-border, joint venture and private investment transactions. Mahesh Acharya and Amar Grewal-Thethy jointly lead the team, the former a seasoned expert in tech, insurance and energy sector work, and the latter a reliable resource for listed companies engaged in capital markets, corporate restructuring, and joint ventures. Anthony Gakuru is well-versed in media and telecoms, while Timothy Mutegi, Faith Chebet, Belinda Ongong’a, and Meshack Mboya support across the range of corporate and commercial matters.Practice head(s):
Mahesh Acharya; Amar Grewal-Thethy
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team works in an efficient way.’
‘Professionalism, responsiveness, practical solutions.’
‘ENSafrica Kenya office has a solid practice across corporate, real estate and antitrust practice areas.’
‘Meshack Mboya was diligent and responsive.’
‘The team is very professional and empathetic to clients. The leadership is responsive and respects client relationships. Indeed they put this high up in their practice. The teams are collaborative across different specialities, without losing the personal touch from the primary contact.’
‘The firm has great technology available to assist during any transaction.’
‘Mahesh Acharya is a great person to work with. Highly intelligent, a problem solver, patient, understanding and action-oriented. He’s a great strategist who applies law to solve business problems to come up with appropriate legal and commercial solutions. He’s also a good communicator with high-integrity practices. He will not accept shortcuts.’
Key clients
Cadbury Kenya Limited
Safaricom PLC
Zindua Trust
Minet Kenya Insurance Brokers Limited
City Lodge Hotels Limited
EDFI Management Company SA
Oikocredit Ecumenical Development Cooperative Society U.A.
Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development S.A.
Kyosk Digital
MFS Africa
Meridiam SAS
Work highlights
- Advised Cadbury Kenya Limited on the corporate, commercial, regulatory and tax considerations relating to their entry into the manufacturing market in Kenya.
- Assisted Safaricom PLC and Zindua Trust with reviewing and restructuring the Safaricom Spark Venture Fund, the venture capital investment arm of Safaricom PLC which supports investments in attractive mobile-based technology startups.
Kenya > Privatisation and projects Tier 2
Project finance transactions are at the heart of ENSafrica‘s projects and energy practice, which routinely assists banks, fund managers, and energy companies with multi-jurisdictional wind and solar power projects. Practice head Nigel Shaw focuses on the real estate aspects of projects, while Binti Shah advises on procurement and financing. Nkatha Omondi takes the lead on queries specific to the energy sector.Practice head(s):
Nigel Shaw
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Binti Shah is fantastic. Very responsive. She provides excellent advice in Kenya as well as acting as an introducer to her colleagues and contacts in many other jurisdictions.’
Key clients
The Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC)
EDFI Management Company SA
Nedbank Limited
Proparco
Work highlights
- Assisted the Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) with a comprehensive review and analysis of the terms of all Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) entered into by KPLC and with developing a suitable strategy for engagement with all Independent Power Producers (IPPs).
- Assisted EDFI Management Company SA (EDFI MC) with a loan in the form of a senior secured credit facility to REDAVIA Global Asset SARL, a Luxembourg entity owned by REDAVIA GmbH, in relation to the funding of a lease of solar assets.
Kenya > Real estate and construction Tier 2
ENSafrica‘s real estate practice is making a name for itself advising domestic and international clients on project financing, development, and portfolio acquisitions and divestments. Nigel Shaw is particularly experienced in the energy and infrastructure space, and leads a team including financing specialist Binti Shah, corporate real estate-focused Amar Grewal-Thethy, and project development expert Nkatha Omondi.Practice head(s):
Nigel Shaw
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
City Lodge Hotels Ltd
Pan African Housing Fund (PAHF)
Nedbank
Work highlights
- Assisted City Lodge Hotels, a leading selected services hotel chain listed on the JSE, with disposing of its substantial East African (Kenya and Tanzania) portfolio to Actis and Westmont.
- Assisted PAHF with the buyout of its development partner in a major residential housing project.
- Advised Nedbank on the restructuring of facilities to Cold Solutions Kenya SEZ Limited, the proceeds of which will be used to enable the borrower to develop a cold storage facility.
Kenya > Employment Tier 3
ENSafrica continues to grow its client base of national and international big hitters, providing employment advisory within the scope of terminations and exits, recruitment, due diligence and compliance, as well as allegations of misconduct and employee disputes. Nigel Shaw heads the team, with a strong background in HR policy and process review, inclusivity measures, and corporate immigration. Binti Shah is well-versed in redundancy processes, Mahesh Acharya is experienced in disciplinary proceedings, and Amar Grewal-Thethy has had success with business transfer queries.Practice head(s):
Nigel Shaw
Other key lawyers:
Binti Shah; Mahesh Acharya; Amar Grewal-Thethy; Faith Chebet; Jimmy Simiyu
Testimonials
‘ENSAfrica Kenya are very thorough in the legal research, and they issue sound legal advice tailored to a client’s needs. I commend them for their competence and professionalism, especially in employment matters.’
‘The people are very professional, competent and approachable. They also have a good grasp and comprehension of the law. I particularly commend Jimmy Simiyu for his expertise in employment matters, and for his professionalism. He is very keen on detail and meticulous in presentation.’
Key clients
Profica International (Pty) Limited
International Housing Solutions (HIS)
Ocean Network Express (Europe) Ltd
World Bank
Massmart (Pty) Ltd
Elephant Club dba Elephant Cooperation
Mennonite Economic Development Associates of Canada (MEDA)
Envirom Group AS
Cepheid
Colgate-Palmolive
VMware, Inc.
Prialto, Inc.
Work highlights
- Advised Profica International (Pty) Limited following an alleged unlawful and unfair termination of employment of one of its senior most executives in its business in the East Africa region on grounds of poor performance.
- Advised International Housing Solutions (HIS) in relation to an allegation of serious misconduct by one of its senior executives.
- Assisted Ocean Network Express with incorporating a subsidiary in Kenya, as well as advice on recruitment of employees in Kenya, including preparation of a tripartite agreement and template employment contracts.
ENSafrica > Firm Profile
Credible difference
With over 600 specialist practitioners, ENSafrica is Africa’s largest law firm and has the capacity to deliver on your business requirements across all major industries and the African continent. We are able to leverage our resources to deliver legal solutions that suit your pricing preferences and time frames.
Excellence
ENSafrica is recognised by top ranking agencies such as Chambers Global Guide, The Legal 500 EMEA Guide, IFLR1000 Financial and Corporate Guide and International Tax Review’s World Tax Guide, as well as by the African Legal Awards and DealMakers Awards, for achieving consistently high standards when working on the continent.
Novel solutions
We will work to find innovative solutions to ensure you achieve your commercial goals, whether it be successfully executing a strategy, maintaining a competitive edge or defending your position. Our aim is to deliver in the manner that best suits your business requirements, preferences and pricing structures. We can advise you directly, or work closely with your in-house legal teams.
Synergy
With more than 200 years’ experience, ENSafrica has significant expertise across the breadth of commercial areas and covering the African continent. We are committed to creating enduring client relationships, which are founded in a values-driven culture, and to providing you with to-the-point, jargon-free advice. We harness our deep specialist expertise in areas relevant to the project and at the correct level. This enables us to tailor-make solutions for you, with the desired turnaround times and cost efficiencies.
Africa focus
Over many years, ENSafrica has developed a large knowledge base of resources and a deep understanding of local nuances and ways of doing business. We have practical experience working on the ground and direct access to high-end, professional contacts across the continent, assuring you of consistent quality and world-class service. We have practitioners who are qualified to practise English law and French law and we have extensive experience in the legal codes of OHADA used in West and Central Africa.
Offices
ENSafrica is Africa’s largest law firm, with offices in Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa and Uganda. We also have two dedicated pro bono offices in South Africa.
Through our in-country and regional expertise, combined with our network of high quality correspondent firms, we are able to assist you with all your legal and tax requirements, no matter where in Africa you choose to do business.
www.ENSafrica.com
info@ENSafrica.com
ENSafrica | Ghana
5th Floor Vivo Place, Cantonments City, Rangoon Lane, Accra
tel: +233 30 225 3980
infoACC@ENSafrica.com
www.ENSafrica.com
ENSafrica | Kenya
15th Floor One Africa Place, Junction of Chiromo and Rhapta Roads, Westlands, Nairobi
tel: +254 205 007 000
infoNBO@ENSafrica.com
www.ENSafrica.com
ENSafrica | Mauritius
19 Church Street, Port Louis
tel: +230 212 2215
infoMRU@ENSafrica.com
www.ENSafrica.com
ENSafrica | Namibia
Unit 3 Ground Floor, Sonneneck Building, Moses Garoeb Street, Swakopmund
tel: +264 64 415 380
infoSWP@ENSafrica.com
www.ENSafrica.com
No 4 1st Floor, The Business Park, Sam Nujoma Avenue, Walvis Bay
tel: +264 64 281 100
infoWVB@ENSafrica.com
www.ENSafrica.com
Unit 4 LA Chambers, Ausspann Plaza, Dr Agostinho Neto Road, Windhoek
tel: +264 61 379 700
infoWDH@ENSafrica.com
www.ENSafrica.com
ENSafrica | Rwanda
Kacyiru KG 7th Avenue #35, Blue Star House 1st Floor – Wing B, Kigali
tel: +250 252 551 500
infoKGL@ENSafrica.com
www.ENSafrica.com
ENSafrica South Africa
35 Lower Long Street, Foreshore, Cape Town
tel: +27 21 410 2500
infoCPT@ENSafrica.com
www.ENSafrica.com
1 Richefond Circle, Ridgeside Office Park, Umhlanga, Durban
tel: +27 31 536 8600
infoDUR@ENSafrica.com
www.ENSafrica.com
The MARC | Tower 1, 129 Rivonia Road, Sandton, Johannesburg
tel: +27 11 269 7600
infoJNB@ENSafrica.com
www.ENSafrica.com
La Gratitude, 97 Dorp Street, Stellenbosch
tel: +27 21 808 6620
infoSTB@ENSafrica.com
www.ENSafrica.com
ENSafrica | Uganda
4th Floor, Rwenzori Towers, Plot 6 Nakasero Road, Nakasero, Kampala
tel: +256 31 222 5500
infoKLA@ENSafrica.com
www.ENSafrica.com
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
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| Ranking and Awards | Kershnie Kisten | rankingandawards@ensafrica.com | +27112697816 |
Lawyer Profiles
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Mahesh Acharya | Executive | View Profile |
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Amar Grewal-Thethy | Executive | View Profile |
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Binti Shah | Executive | View Profile |
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Nigel Shaw | Managing Partner | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 600+Languages
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ENSafrica
Credible difference
With over 600 specialist practitioners, ENSafrica is Africa’s largest law firm and has the capacity to deliver on your business requirements across all major industries and the African continent. We are able to leverage our resources to deliver legal solutions that suit your pricing preferences and timeframes.
Excellence
ENSafrica is recognised by top ranking agencies such as Chambers Global Guide, Legal 500 EMEA Guide, IFLR1000 Financial and Corporate Guide and International Tax Review’s World Tax Guide, as well as by the African Legal Awards and DealMakers Awards, for achieving consistently high standards when working on the continent.
Novel solutions
We will work to find innovative solutions to ensure you achieve your commercial goals, whether it be successfully executing a strategy, maintaining a competitive edge or defending your position. Our aim is to deliver in the manner that best suits your business requirements, preferences and pricing structures. We can advise you directly, or work closely with your in-house legal teams.
Synergy
With more than 200 years’ experience, ENSafrica has significant expertise across the breadth of commercial areas and covering the African continent. We are committed to creating enduring client relationships, which are founded in a values-driven culture, and to providing you with to-the-point, jargon-free advice. We harness our deep specialist expertise in areas relevant to the project and at the correct level. This enables us to tailor-make solutions for you, with the desired turnaround times and cost efficiencies.
Africa focus
Over many years, ENSafrica has developed a large knowledge base of resources and a deep understanding of local nuances and ways of doing business. We have practical experience working on the ground and direct access to high-end, professional contacts across the continent, assuring you of consistent quality and world-class service. We have practitioners who are qualified to practise English law and French law and we have extensive experience in the legal codes of OHADA used in West and Central Africa.
Our practice areas
- Africa Regulatory and Business Intelligence
- Agribusiness
- Asia-Africa Trade
- Aviation
- Banking and Finance
- Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE)
- Competition / Antitrust
- Corporate Commercial
- Data Privacy and Protection
- Dispute Resolution
- Employment
- Energy
- Environment
- Fiduciary
- Fintech
- Forensics
- Immigration
- India-Africa Trade
- Infrastructure
- Insolvency, Restructuring and Business Rescue
- Insurance
- IntelligENS (AI)
- International Arbitration
- Intellectual Property (IP)
- Mining
- Mine and Occupational Health and Safety (MOHS)
- Natural Resources and Environment
- Private Clients
- Private Equity
- Pro Bono and Corporate Social Investment
- Project Development and Project Finance
- Real Estate / Property
- Retirement Funds
- Shipping, Ports and Logistics
- Tax
- Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT)
Offices
ENSafrica is Africa’s largest law firm, with offices in Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa and Uganda. We also have two dedicated pro bono offices in South Africa.
Through our in-country and regional expertise, combined with our network of high quality correspondent firms, we are able to assist you with all your legal and tax requirements, no matter where in Africa you choose to do business.
ENSafrica | Ghana
5th Floor Vivo Place, Cantonments City, Rangoon Lane, Accra
tel: +233 30 225 3980
infoACC@ENSafrica.com
www.ENSafrica.com
ENSafrica | Kenya
15th Floor One Africa Place, Junction of Chiromo and Rhapta Roads, Westlands, Nairobi
tel: +254 205 007 000
infoNBO@ENSafrica.com
www.ENSafrica.com
ENSafrica | Mauritius
19 Church Street, Port Louis
tel: +230 212 2215
infoMRU@ENSafrica.com
www.ENSafrica.com
ENSafrica | Namibia
Unit 3 Ground Floor, Sonneneck Building, Moses Garoeb Street, Swakopmund
tel: +264 64 415 380
infoSWP@ENSafrica.com
www.ENSafrica.com
No 4 1st Floor, The Business Park, Sam Nujoma Avenue, Walvis Bay
tel: +264 64 281 100
infoWVB@ENSafrica.com
www.ENSafrica.com
Unit 4 LA Chambers, Ausspann Plaza, Dr Agostinho Neto Road, Windhoek
tel: +264 61 379 700
infoWDH@ENSafrica.com
www.ENSafrica.com
ENSafrica | Rwanda
Kacyiru KG 7th Avenue #35, Blue Star House 1st Floor – Wing B, Kigali
tel: +250 252 551 500
infoKGL@ENSafrica.com
www.ENSafrica.com
ENSafrica South Africa
35 Lower Long Street, Foreshore, Cape Town
tel: +27 21 410 2500
infoCPT@ENSafrica.com
www.ENSafrica.com
1 Richefond Circle, Ridgeside Office Park, Umhlanga, Durban
tel: +27 31 536 8600
infoDUR@ENSafrica.com
www.ENSafrica.com
The MARC | Tower 1, 129 Rivonia Road, Sandton, Johannesburg
tel: +27 11 269 7600
infoJNB@ENSafrica.com
www.ENSafrica.com
La Gratitude, 97 Dorp Street, Stellenbosch
tel: +27 21 808 6620
infoSTB@ENSafrica.com
www.ENSafrica.com
ENSafrica | Uganda
4th Floor, Rwenzori Towers, Plot 6 Nakasero Road, Nakasero, Kampala
tel: +256 31 222 5500
infoKLA@ENSafrica.com
www.ENSafrica.com
ENSafrica > Firm Profile
ENSafrica
ENSafrica is Africa’s largest law firm, with offices in Eastern, Southern and Western Africa. With more than 600 specialist practitioners, we have deep expertise and the capacity to solve all your legal, tax, forensics and IP requirements, and help you navigate regulatory hurdles, no matter where in Africa you do business.
We are entrusted by major local and international clients to handle and co-ordinate even their most complex and sensitive requirements quickly, efficiently and with excellence. As a result, our consistently high standards have been recognised by prestigious international ranking agencies.
Because we have had many years of practical experience working on the ground throughout Africa, we have developed a proven track record and a solid understanding of local cultural, commercial and geopolitical contexts, as well as long-standing partnerships with trusted firms with whom we work.
For more information, visit www.ENSafrica.com or contact one of our offices:
ENSafrica | Ghana
5th Floor Vivo Place, Cantonments City, Rangoon Lane, Accra
tel: +233 30 225 3980
infoACC@ENSafrica.com
www.ENSafrica.com
ENSafrica | Kenya
15th Floor, One Africa Place, Waiyaki Way, Westlands, Nairobi
tel: +254 205 007 000
infoNBO@ENSafrica.com
www.ENSafrica.com
ENSafrica | Mauritius
18 Edith Cavell Street, Port Louis
tel: +230 212 2215
infoMRU@ENSafrica.com
www.ENSafrica.com
ENSafrica | Namibia
Shop 2 Ground Floor, Altstadthof, corner Libertina Amathila Avenue and Bismarck Street, Swakopmund
tel: +264 64 415 380
infoSWP@ENSafrica.com
www.ENSafrica.com
No 4 1st Floor, The Business Park, Sam Nujoma Avenue, Walvis Bay
tel: +264 64 281 100
infoWVB@ENSafrica.com
www.ENSafrica.com
Unit 4 LA Chambers, Ausspann Plaza, Dr Agostinho Neto Road, Windhoek
tel: +264 61 379 700
infoWDH@ENSafrica.com
www.ENSafrica.com
ENSafrica | Rwanda
Kacyiru, KG 7th Avenue #35, Blue Star House, 1st Floor – Wing B, Kigali
tel: +250 252 551 500
infoKGL@ENSafrica.com
www.ENSafrica.com
ENSafrica South Africa
35 Lower Long Street, Foreshore, Cape Town
tel: +27 21 410 2500
infoCPT@ENSafrica.com
www.ENSafrica.com
1 Richefond Circle, Ridgeside Office Park, Umhlanga, Durban
tel: +27 31 536 8600
infoDUR@ENSafrica.com
www.ENSafrica.com
The MARC | Tower 1, 129 Rivonia Road, Sandton, Johannesburg
tel: +27 11 269 7600
infoJNB@ENSafrica.com
www.ENSafrica.com
La Gratitude, 97 Dorp Street, Stellenbosch
tel: +27 21 808 6620
infoSTB@ENSafrica.com
www.ENSafrica.com
ENSafrica | Uganda
4th Floor, Rwenzori Towers, Plot 6 Nakasero Road, Nakasero, Kampala
tel: +256 31 222 5500
infoKLA@ENSafrica.com
www.ENSafrica.com
International Capabilities
ENSafrica is Africa’s largest law firm, with over 600 specialist practitioners, giving us the capacity to deliver on our clients’ business requirements in all major industries across the African continent.
While Africa provides great potential for growth, businesses often face unpredictable regional challenges and conflicting regulatory requirements. It is therefore useful to have a partner who has African know-how and multijurisdictional capabilities.
Over many years, ENSafrica has accumulated practical experience working on the ground throughout Africa, and has a solid understanding of local markets, cultures, nuances and ways of doing business.
Our cross-border, continent-wide expertise in law, tax, regulatory, forensics and IP is augmented by our longstanding partnerships with high-end, professional correspondent firms, who have been selected for their deep in-country know-how. This enables our clients to receive advice from the most qualified legal advisors in each jurisdiction, and assures them of consistent quality and world-class service across the African continent.
Operating independently allows us to offer advice that is always in the best interests of our clients.
ENSafrica has practitioners who are qualified and registered to practise English law and French law, and we have extensive experience in the legal codes of OHADA used in West and Central Africa. We are also able to transact in a variety of foreign languages such as Cantonese, Mandarin and Portuguese.
Diversity
Diversity at ENSafrica
Recognising Diversity is one of ENSafrica’s four core values. We believe that excellence and the ability to provide novel solutions for our clients are strongly ameliorated by the coming together of practitioners with diverse backgrounds, skillsets and perspectives.
ENSafrica demonstrably embraces our unique differences which extend across genders, life choices, locations, culture, race and more. Our people are given equal opportunities and special allowances are proactively made for unique circumstances and for those who were previously marginalised or suffered discrimination.
Pro bono and corporate social investment
We are deeply aware of the socio-economic context in which we operate. We are committed to offering access to justice, free of charge, to qualifying disadvantaged individuals through our two pro bono offices in Alexandra (Johannesburg) and Mitchells Plain (Cape Town). These offices, which were the first of their kind in South Africa, provide free, high-quality legal services to the community from within the community. All ENSafrica practitioners in South Africa, regardless of rank, render at least 32 hours of pro bono service per year to this initiative, which is 50% more than is required by the Legal Practice Council. We also provide commissioners for the small claims courts that are run in our pro bono offices. We also recently launched a pro bono offering in Windhoek, Namibia.
In addition, through all our offices, we provide free legal services (pro amico) to a variety of causes and projects, and we donate funding and resources to a number of interest groups and organisations.
B-BBEE in South Africa
As an African law firm, we are committed to Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) in South Africa. B-BBEE is a constitutionally mandated objective of the South African Government which seeks to address the legacy of apartheid through legislation and policy aimed at increasing the participation of black people in the economy.
It consists of measures and initiatives aimed at increasing levels of equity ownership by black people in businesses operating in South Africa, increasing the number of black people who participate in management roles in businesses, improving the skills of black employees, assisting black owned SMMEs, procuring goods and services from businesses that are good contributors to B-BBEE, and corporate social investment.