Mr Ken Rutere > KO Associates > Nairobi, Kenya > Lawyer Profile

Setting its sights especially on green and sustainable financing, KO Associates supports a wide array of financial institutions from both at home and across the East African region, advising on finance transactions and structuring, regulation, and compliance, as well as securitisation processes and equity and hybrid products. The team is led jointly by Crispine Odhiambo, who specialises in structured, project, and green finance, Brian Odongo, who assists with high-value transactions, and Ken Rutere, who, having joined from Igeria & Ngugi Advocates in November 2022, extends the real estate financing offering.

Embedded in the East African corporate and commercial space, KO Associates services a range of listed firms, startups, multinational corporations, financial institutions, and international development institutions, with an emphasis on the tech and infrastructure sectors. Founding partner Crispine Odhiambo heads the team in collaboration with Brian Odongo, together bringing a wealth of experience in transactions and structuring. Ken Rutere supports on matters in the TMT and IP fields.

Geared strategically towards large transportation and infrastructure projects, KO Associates‘ projects team is well-versed in providing legal advisory services to a range of stakeholders including government entities, banks and financial institutions, and public and private developers. Founding partner Crispine Odhiambo is valued for his transportation and energy sector expertise, and leads the team alongside Ken Rutere, who, having joined the firm from Igeria & Ngugi Advocates in November 2022, has already made a mark in the PPP arena. Abigail Namasaka supports on project structuring.