Praised for its ‘deep understanding of both the local and regional real estate markets’, the real estate department at Dentons Hamilton Harrison & Mathews fields considerable expertise in proprietary transactions, and is often retained for conveyancing, sales of specific real estate assets, distressed sales, and restructurings, alongside mandates involving construction, planning, and environmental regulation queries. Practice head Lorna Mainnah is praised by clients for her ’deep sector knowledge, strategic vision, and ability to navigate complex legal landscapes’, and is often assisted Adil Khawaja with extensive experience in real estate transactions and litigation. Nancy Gitau offers valuable advice to clients on matters involving large scale conveyancing of property and financing sales.
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Testimonials
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'I have had the opportunity to work closely with Dentons Hamilton Harrison & Mathews’ Real Estate and Construction team, and I can confidently say that their practice is exceptional in several ways.'
'What sets them apart is their deep understanding of both the local and regional real estate markets, as well as the intricacies of large-scale commercial and industrial developments.'
'Their expertise in navigating complex regulatory environments, coupled with their strategic advisory on structuring transactions, makes them invaluable for clients with sophisticated real estate portfolios.'
‘Lorna Mainnah has truly set herself apart in the real estate and construction space.'
'Lorna Mainnah, as the partner and expert in real estate, stands out for her deep sector knowledge, strategic vision, and ability to navigate complex legal landscapes. She brings a rare combination of experience, foresight, and a client-focused approach, consistently offering insightful guidance that goes beyond just legal advice.'
‘Very personalized services.'
‘Efficient, available, excellent time management skills, good communication skills.'
‘Efficiency, sound knowledge of the law, easy access to documents.'
Key clients
- Grit Real Estate Income Group Limited
- Riverglades Properties LLP
- Africa Logistics Properties Group
- Ravinder Kumar Kohli
- Lavington Hotel Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Africa Logistics Properties and its subsidiaries on the sale and purchase of its entire issued share capital of its subsidiaries to a purchaser in a deal valued at USD56m.
- Acted for Grit Real Estate Income Group Limited on the acquisition of two properties situated in Tatu City Limited (the ‘Properties’) from Tatu City for USD6.6m
- Represented a hospitality firm managing a prestigious eco-safari resort in the Masai Mara National Park for a deal worth USD6.4m.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Lorna Mainnah
Other key lawyers
Adil Khawaja; Nancy Gitau