Clients praise the ‘top calibre country experts’ in the projects team at Bowmans, which stands out for its expertise in energy sector-related projects, including solar, wind, geothermal, hydroelectric, and oil and gas power generation, alongside its activity in the agriculture and public utility sectors. The team boasts a breadth of projects expertise, being involved in project transactions, investments, due diligence, and PPPs. Aleem Tharani heads the team, and fields considerable expertise in energy and infrastructure-related matters. Edwin Baru’s portfolio of mandates includes PPPs, energy transition, and public procurements. Associates Matthew Arrumm and Jessica Mutemi are among the most active and experienced members of the team, and are frequently retained in renewable energy projects.
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‘Responsive, flexible, proactive and subject matter experts even in developing areas of law.’
‘Very capable lawyers, with extensive experience in the energy sector and good commercial skillset.’
‘Coverage in several countries, top calibre country experts, responsive, client-focused. Send out country legal updates regularly that are useful.’
‘Aleem Tharani is an excellent partner which is both very reliable and experienced. His legal advice has always been sharp, pragmatic and clear. It is a pleasure to work with Aleem as he delivers high quality work and has great network in the industry.’
‘The level of attention and understanding the client's needs makes Bowmans unique.’
‘We have worked closely with Matthew Arrumm, who is knowledgeable about the areas he was handling, went a step further to keep us informed of updates in the sector we were interested in and was always willing to go the extra mile.’
'Young and dynamic team with vast experience in energy and infrastructure projects.'
'Edwin Baru and Aleem Tharani are very hands-on and are always available to respond to client\'s queries on short notice. They are both lauded in the industry for their timely and reliable advice.'
Key clients
- Africa50, Power Grid Corporation of India Limited
- Actis Energy Okavango Mauritius Limited, BioTherm Energy (Pty) Ltd
- Frontier Energy II Alpha
- Frontier Energy II Beta
- Africa Oil Kenya B.V.
- Fortescue Future Industries
- Zambia Renewables Holdco Limited
- Africa Renewable Energy Fund II
- Milele Power Limited
- IBL Energy Holdings Ltd
Work highlights
- Advised Africa50 and Power Grid Corporation of India Limited who have been mandated by the Government of Kenya to develop, structure, finance, and build certain high priority transmission lines on a Public Private Partnership basis in collaboration with the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company.
- Assisted Globeleq Africa with the purchase of the 35MW geothermal power plant located in the Menengai geothermal project area from Quantum Power East Africa limited.
- Advising Frontier Energy on all aspects of the development and financing of two captive solar systems, 6.9MW in Athi River and 20.3MW Mombasa, for Bamburi Cement.
Lawyers
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Aleem Tharani
Other key lawyers
Edwin Baru; Matthew Arrumm; Jessica Mutemi