Mahesh Acharya > ENSafrica > Nairobi, Kenya > Lawyer Profile

ENSafrica‘s corporate M&A department is particularly noted for its presence in the regional market, routinely advising clients in multi-jurisdictional transactions spanning several African jurisdictions. The team’s abilities in transactions extend to novel and complex transaction structures, including share and asset sales achieved in auctions and private equity acquisitions, along with its cross-border expertise.  The team is co-led by senior partners Mahesh Acharya and Amar Grewal-Thethy, and both are notable for their experience in high-value acquisitions in the technology, finance, hospitality, and capital market sectors. They are ably supported by Anthony Gakuru, who boasts significant transactional expertise, including in the logistics, telecommunications, and technology sector.

ENSafrica‘s employment practice is adept at representing local, regional, and foreign companies in the financial, NGO, pharmaceutical, and energy industries. The team’s portfolio of cases includes contentious and non-contentious matters involving terminations, regulatory compliance for foreign companies, misconduct reviews and claims, disciplinary actions, and other services. Nigel Shaw is highly experienced in HR, redundancies, and the setting up of operations, and heads the team. Binti Shah advises cleints in remote work and senior employee disputes, while Mahesh Acharya works closely with Shaw in HR and employee contract matters. Amar Grewal-Thethy is highly capable in wage, labour, and regulatory queries.