Praised by clients as a ‘solid team of skilled professionals’, Anjarwalla & Khanna‘s banking and finance practice fields significant experience advising clients on complex transactions, notably project finance, security transactions, fintech, capital markets, debt restructuring, syndicated debt, and other areas. The team is highly adept at leveraging the firm’s sector experience to offer industry-specific transaction advice, and is broadly skilled at advising local and international banks. Sonal Tejpar heads the team, and brings over 25 years of experience in aviation finance, project finance, and restructurings. Akash Devani and Mona Doshi are both ports of call for commercial lending, with the latter fielding their expertise in Islamic finance. Shellomith Irungu is frequently retained by major local and multinational banks.

Praised by clients for its ‘very creative solutions for client’s transactions’, Bowmans‘s banking and finance team benefits from the firm’s full-service offering, advising lenders and borrowers on the full spectrum of strategic finance matters, including debt restructuring, projects, real estate and commodities finance, acquisition finance, capital markets, leveraged and acquisition finance, and structured finance.  The team is highly sought after for its international expertise, advising clients from the banking, energy, telecommunications, and other industries on local and cross-border transactions. Cornelius Kigera heads the team, and is frequently approached for high-value corporate financing matters, while Dominic Indokhomi has a strong track record in fintech, capital markets, and debt structurings. Paras Shah is highly active in complex transactions, including syndicated loans.

Dentons Hamilton Harrison & Mathews‘s banking and finance team is highly active in conventional banking matters, including highly strategic facility procurements, debentures, syndicated financing, and projects finance, along with sustainable financing and novel transaction options. The team advises lenders and creditors from across the region and internationally. Practice head Richard Omwela is highly active in operating in cross-border transactions involving capital markets and financings. Sigee Koech is a specialist in secured and unsecured lending mandates, as well as syndicated financing. Daniel Wanjau Muriu has over 20 years of expeerience in capital markets-related matters. Andrew Mugambi is a key port of call for matters involving project financing, especially PPPs.

DLA Piper Africa’s member DLA Piper Africa, Kenya (IKM Advocates)‘s banking and finance department is praised by clients for its ability to ‘offer solutions tailored to the needs of its clients’, offering full-service abilities in the sector. The team leverages considerable international expertise to operate in highly strategic cross-border mandates, and advises major local, regional, and international clients as both debtors and creditors in financings, debt restructurings, securities, facility procurement, and banking regulation matters. Anne Kinyanjui co-heads the team alongside Kamami Christine Michira, both fielding significant experience in capital markets, syndicated and bilateral financing, and asset financing. Norah Mutuku specialises in real estate finance and bank securities, while Amrit Soar continues to act in the team as a consultant.

Highly experienced in bilateral, syndicated, debt lending, structuring finance, and equity, Sammy Ndolo heads the banking and finance offering at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr incorporating Kieti Law LLP. The team is highly sought after for a variety of mandates in the financial sector, including financing healthcare, insurance, and energy sector clients. Associate Brian Muchiri is a key member of the team, and is retained in both local and cross-border matters. Partner Stella Situma joined the firm in April 2024.

Praised for its ‘deep and wide multi-jurisdictional expertise’, ENSafrica‘s banking and finance department offers a broad range of conventional banking and finance services, such as asset debentures, securities, facilities, and loans, and is increasingly active in sustainable financing and hybrid banking. The team is highly active in both regional and multi-jurisdictional transactions, and offer high-value ‘commercial and project finance expertise’. Binti Shah leads the team, and is lauded as a ‘powerhouse in Banking and Finance Agreements’. Miriam Tatu was recently promoted to senior associate and often acts in developing and restructuring facilities. Walter Amoko joined the team as partner in July 2024, following Nkatha Omondi’s departure in March 2024.

Highlighted by clients for its ‘good, competent service’, Kaplan & Stratton Advocates‘s finance and banking practice is a key port of call for aviation-related financing and leasing matters, along with local and international transactions, both bilateral and syndicated, bond listings, and other legal services. Practice head Ruth Kirunga advises commercial banks and DFIs in project financing and securities. Peter Hime has over 35 years of experience in aircraft financing, while Sam Wainaina boasts a strong track record in infrastructure finance. Senior associate Eva Biegon is another highly active member of the team.

The banking, finance, and capital markets department at MMAN Advocates leverages its position as a member of the Eversheds Sutherland Africa network to advise clients on a broad spectrum of cross-border regional and international transactions, including finance leases, syndicated loans, and capital facilities, as well as regulatory queries. Judy Kabubu heads the team, and brings over 13 years of experience in banking and securitisation mandates, while founding partner Waringa Njonjo is often retained in domestic and cross-border transactions, including financings, syndications, and sell-downs. Suzanne Muthaura and Carole Ayugi are also key members of the team.

CMS Daly Inamdar Advocates‘s banking and finance department is praised by clients as a ‘highly knowledgeable team with a good mix of abilities’,  and acts for both local and regional banks in preparing bilateral facilities, debenture of assets, depositing shares, and cross-border financial transactions. The team is chaired by Julius Wako, who has a strong track record in the conventional and project finance space, and works closely with Nishit Maru and Lillian Lofty. Stella Situma left the firm in March 2024.

The banking practice at KO Associates fields an array of expertise in fintech, financial transactions, and regulatory queries, and notably, climate finance, with the team routinely operating in high-value renewable and clean energy project financing. The team is led jointly led by Ken Rutere and Mohamed Maulid, both boasting extensive experience in advising major regional banks. Crispine Odhiambo is the team’s expert in project financing. and frequently works alongside associate Victor Kyama.

Mboya Wangong'u & Waiyaki Advocates‘ banking and finance team fields significant experience in capital markets-related matters, and is noted for operating in various high-value facilities, investment trusts, IPOs, funds, and the issuance of high-value bonds. Gladys Mboya co-heads the team with Godwin Wangong’u, both highly experienced in capital market transactions. Peter Waiyaki brings over 15 years of experience in private equity transactions, while CG Mbugua is a key actor in bond-related transactions. June Njoroge-Ngwele and Sylvia Kang’ethe are frequently retained for real estate and infrastructure financing. Kimani Njane is also a key member of the team.

The banking and finance practice at MMC ASAFO is a key port of call for matters involving bilateral and syndicated facilities, regulatory queries for local and regional banks, and debt restructuring. Isaiah Mungai Kamau heads the team, and is highly active in matters involving fintech, corporate finance, and financial transactions, and is often accompanied by Judy Guandaru.

TripleOKlaw Advocates‘s banking and finance team advises clients from regional and foreign jurisdictions on various transactional matters, including refinancing, bilateral facilities, and debt restructurings. Brian Muindi and Renice Midar co-head the team, and they are ably assisted by Jinaro Kibet and Tom Onyango; they have an extensive track record in securities advisory, financial regulation and financing background.