The active banking and finance practice at ENSafrica is well-equipped to advise both national and international clients on a full range of matters, including asset debenture, project financing, settlement agreements, property financing, asset-backed securities, and capital markets transactions. Praised by clients for leading the team with ‘expertise and efficiency’, Binti Shah is well-versed in a diverse range of matters, including structured finance, infrastructure finance, and aviation finance. Miriam Tatu is a key port of call in matters related to syndicated lending, regulatory compliance, and due diligence. The team was further strengthened with the arrival of Judy Kabugu in July 2025.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team is excellent and conducts itself with the utmost professionalism and expertise in all aspects of banking and finance.'
- 'They go the extra mile to help clients such as ourselves with all our professional requirements, and we thoroughly enjoyed working with this team on our projects.’
- ‘The partner of the team, Binti Shah leads her team with expertise and efficiency, and we thoroughly enjoy working with Binti and her entire team on our projects.'
- 'Binti Shah and her team are experts in their work and are always willing to go the extra mile for us to close our projects in the urgent timelines we require.'
Key clients
- Development Bank of Southern Africa Ltd
- International Finance Corporation
- The Africa Go Green Fund managed by Cygnum Capital
- Société de Promotion et de Participation pour la Coopération Economique
- Roam Electric Ltd
- Rubis Energy Kenya PLC
- Eni Kenya BV
- Agventure Ltd
Work highlights
Advising IFC on the secured financing of the development of 1940 affordable housing units.
Advising Development Bank of Southern Africa Ltd on the secured facilities to finance development costs to increase capacity of Sosian at their 35 MW geothermal power station at Menengai.
Advising International Finance Corporation on a loan facility to the Co-operative Bank of Kenya.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Binti Shah
Other key lawyers
Miriam Tatu; Judy Kabugu