The team at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr incorporating Kieti Law LLP showcases a strong track record in banking and finance, and it is highly capable of handling a range of matters in the healthcare, insurance, financial services, and energy sectors. Sammy Ndolo steers the practice and has a strong focus on restructurings, acquisition financing, and capital markets transactions. Stella Situma advises on the structuring of financing transactions, while Martha Mbugua has expertise in structuring venture capital. Brian Muchiri is another notable member of the team.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Testimonials
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- 'They have solid drafting prowess and apt follow-through of the transactions.’
- ‘The team is experienced, they have leverage on cross-border transactions.'
- ‘Sammy Ndolo is attentive, humble, and a good listener. He is well-versed in his field and leads the team in an exemplary manner.'
Key clients
- BasiGo
- ESG First Fund Holding I
- Kuramo Capital Management
- Absa Bank
- Kudura Power East Africa
- Stichting Clean Energy and Energy Inclusion for Africa
- Spark+Africa Fund SCSP, Blue Orchard Credit & Nithio FI
- International Finance Corporation
- Cassa depositi e prestiti
- Altech Group
- Energise Africa
Work highlights
Advising International Finance Corporation and Cassa depositi e prestiti on the lender side of a USD210m loan to an oil super major.
Advising Absa Bank and IFC on their USD120m revolving facility to Volcafe.
Advising Kudura, as borrower, and CEI Africa, as lender, on a proposed €1.15m loan facility financing.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Sammy Ndolo
Other key lawyers
Brian Muchiri; Stella Situma; Martha Mbugua