DLA Piper Africa, Kenya (IKM Advocates) is well-equipped to advise debtors, lenders, government entities, and investors on a wide range of matters, including securities, corporate lending, structured finance, and syndicated loans. The department is led by Anne Kinyanjui, who has a wealth of experience assisting clients with loan financing transactions and syndicated financing transactions. Kamami Christine Michira is well-versed in debt and equity capital markets, as well as trade finance, while Norah Mutuku has expertise in finances related to the real estate sector. Esabel Gicheru is another key contact within the team.
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Testimonials
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- ‘I think the strength of the team lies in their reliability and hard work.'
- 'They have provided excellent service for all transactions that we have undertaken together.’
- ‘Anne Kinyanjui is a stellar resource who has a strong commercial sense and clearly takes accountability and responsibility herself that the right service is delivered.'
- 'The associates that have been part of the transactions clearly receive good mentoring and training.'
Key clients
- Trans-Century PLC (Kenya)
- Eternum Ltd, trading as Solaris Offgrid (United Kingdom)
- Access Bank PLC (Nigeria) and Access Bank (Kenya) PLC
- Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank trading as Trade and Development Bank
- United States International Development Finance Corporation
- Stanbic Bank Kenya Ltd
- EDFI Management Company
- Adolf H. Lundin Charitable Foundation
- Alterfin C.V
- Warbler Labs Inc.
- Satrix Managers (RF) Proprietary Ltd
- Malawi Agricultural and Industrial Investment Corporation
- Mirova Gigaton Fund
Work highlights
Advised the Satrix Managers (RF) Proprietary Ltd on its dual listing of the Satrix MSCI World Equity Feeder Exchange Traded Fund on the Nairobi Securities Exchange.
Acted for KCB Bank Kenya Ltd in relation to the credit facility from Société de Promotion et de Participation pour la Coopération Economique.
Advising DFC on financing to Acorn Holdings Ltd for the expansion of their purpose-built student accommodation program.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Esabel Gicheru
Practice head
Anne Kinyanjui
Other key lawyers
Kamami Christine Michira; Norah Mutuku; Esabel Gicheru