DLA Piper Africa, Kenya (IKM Advocates) boasts a comprehensive real estate offering, allowing the team to advise both regional and global clients on a wide range of issues, including energy-related real estate transactions. The practice is led by Anne Kinyanjui, who has experience in handling the purchase and sale of properties, commercial leases, and due diligence. Norah Mutuku acts for investors and developers in real estate matters and also handles various development projects. Other key contacts within the team include Bonface Abuya and Esabel Gicheru.
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Key clients

  • International Controls Ltd
  • Backbone Feed Company Ltd
  • Kipeto Energy Ltd
  • Cool Breeze Development Ltd
  • Karume Holdings Ltd
  • British American Tobacco Kenya PLC
  • Benaa Ltd
  • Nutreco International B.V.
  • Centum Real Estate Ltd
  • Art-Caffe Coffee & Bakery Ltd
  • Baptist Mission of Kenya
  • Unilever Tea Kenya Ltd
  • East Africa Breweries Ltd

Work highlights

Acting for International Controls Ltd in connection with the sale of 200 acres excised from the client’s properties Land Reference Numbers 10875 (Original Number 2955/17 and 18/2) and 10878 (Original Number 2955/16).
Acting for Kipeto Siruai Energy Ltd in the setting up of a 100MW wind power generation project in Kajiado, Kenya, including advising on the acquisition of its land rights in connection with the expansion project.
Advised the County Pension Fund Registered Trustees and CPF Financial Services Ltd on the financing, development, operation, and maintenance of County Headquarters, the Governor's official residence, and ancillary facilities in Homa Bay County, Kenya.

Lawyers

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Practice head

Anne Kinyanjui

Other key lawyers

Norah Mutuku; Bonface Abuya; Esabel Gicheru