The corporate practice at KO Associates delivers advice on a wide spectrum of matters, such as corporate governance, restructuring, private equity, and venture capital mandates. The department is under the leadership of a seasoned duo: Ken Rutere, who is skilled at contract drafting and corporate structuring, and Crispine Odhiambo, who boasts deep expertise in M&A transactions. Stephen Kiptinness is another key team member.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
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- ‘The team exhibited great collaboration, especially with regulators, and were able to provide all necessary requirements on time, showing that they also understand the regulatory landscape in Kenya very well.’
- ‘They were very articulate throughout the transaction, providing the right support which enabled the transaction to close in the shortest time possible.'
- 'They were great time-keepers and respected the client's time and all involved in the transaction.'
Key clients
- Kenya Climate Ventures Ltd
- Don Bosco Tech Africa
- Tawi Fresh Ltd
- Water Sector Trust Fund
- USAID Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Finance (WASH-FIN 2) program
- Spire Bank Ltd
- BSD Group
- Kentegra Biotechnology Ltd
- Ahadi Wireless Ltd
- Jubilee Insurance Ltd
- Poa Internet Ltd
Work highlights
Advised Kenya Climate Ventures Ltd on the establishment of the USD25m Impact Fund.
Supported a Tawi Fresh Limited (Tawi) on the acquisition of 100% of the issued share capital in Tawi Fresh Limited (Tawi) by Edaa Int’l Kenya Ltd (Edaa).
Advising on the financing framework for a USD45m Impact Program in the Water Sector Trust Fund aimed to develop sustainable funding mechanisms to provide financial support to unserved and underserved communities in Kenya.
Practice head
Ken Rutere; Crispine Odhiambo
Other key lawyers
Stephen Kiptinness