Bowmans's is home to a well-experienced real estate and construction team, advising clients on the full gamut of matters, including planning developments, leasing, construction projects, and conservation. Cornelius Kigera heads up the practice and has extensive knowledge of property and conveyancing law. Simon Kiriba specialises in contracting, dispute resolution, and dispute management in the construction sector, while Alex Njage advises clients on urban planning, commercial real estate. and the structuring and development of private cities. Other notable members of the team include Njeri Maina, Philip Coulson, and Paras Shah.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The Bowmans team is very professional, has deep sector insight and clearly understands the legal framework in which the business operates in across the different jurisdictions.'
- ‘The Firm has continuously engaged us as a client in understanding our business needs and ensuring that in each transaction our position is well safeguarded by mitigating risks while ensuring the transactions are not prolonged.’
- ‘The firm is always a phone call away and ready to respond. Specifically, Simon Kiriba, Njeri Maina, and Cornelius Kigera have not only offered their legal expertise to each transaction, they have ensured that our business needs are well catered for without any additional fees. This team has ensured that each transaction we undertake is carefully managed and delicately handled.’
- ‘The turnaround is very exceptional and a very good shoutout to Cornelius Kigera.'
- ‘Alex Njage is a high-calibre individual with a very good knowledge of Kenya law, and he is a pleasure to deal with.’
- ‘Every transaction, even though in principle needs to follow the same process, has its unique challenges. Bowmans's team is able to adapt to the different circumstances to the issues posed and find relevant solutions within good time.'
Key clients
- Inzovu Promotion Ltd
- Unity Capital Partner Ltd
- S.C. Johnson & Son Kenya Ltd
- Tatu City Ltd
- Oaklands Properties Kenya Ltd
- International Housing Solutions Kenya
- Vantage Capital
- Two Rivers Land Company (SEZ) Ltd
- Hidroeléctrica de Cahora Bassa
- Base Titanium
- Durham International Schools Ltd
- WWF Germany
Work highlights
Advising HCB on the major refurbishment of the 1,420 kilometres long 533kVbipolar high voltage direct current transmission lines from the Cahora Bassa power station in Songo, North Mozambique to Apollo power station in Pretoria, South Africa.
Advising SC Johnson & Son Kenya Ltd on the refurbishment and expansion of the SC Johnson Plant in Nairobi, Kenya for purposes of developing and distributing low-cost, long-lasting spatial repellent products.
Advising Durham International Schools Ltd on the acquisition of land for the development of a state-of-the-art premium international school in Kenya.
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Practice head
Cornelius Kigera
Other key lawyers
Njeri Maina; Simon Kiriba; Alex Njage; Philip Coulson; Paras Shah