The real estate department at Anjarwalla & Khanna has a strong presence in large, landmark projects in Kenya, and is frequently retained to advise on highly valuable commercial and residential projects. The team enjoys broad real estate expertise, and has previously advised on transactions, leasing, developments, regulatory queries, restructuring, and environmental mandates, among others. The practice is headed by its senior partners, which includes Amyn Mussa, whose expertise extends to financing, leasing, and the sale of commercial real estate, luxury and commercial real estate specialist Mona Doshi, Adnan Khan, who is recommended by clients for his ‘knowledge and expertise’ in real estate transactions and leases, and Nicole Gichuhi. Akash Devani is proficient at real estate contracts and commercial agreements, while Agnes Nicole Gichuhi and Ian Gaitta are both sought after for their experience in residential, commercial, and industrial real estate.

Bowmans‘s real estate department is noted by clients for fielding a ‘very knowledgeable and collaborative team’ and is sought after by clients for its extensive experience in major real estate mandates, including most master plan projects in Kenya, construction transactions, disputes, and contracts, including energy and infrastructure projects. The team is also known for its strong presence in environmental and conservation matters, frequently being retained by environmental NGOs, along with negotiating commercial leases for local and international clients. Cornelius Kigera heads the team, and boasts considerable conveyancing, construction, and commercial real estate matters. He is ably assisted by Alex Njage, a specialist in complex real estate and master planning matters. Simon Kiriba is another key member of the team for construction contracting and dispute resolution.

DLA Piper Africa, Kenya (IKM Advocates)‘s real estate practice ‘excels at balancing the interests of both clients and lenders/investors’, and leverages considerable cross-border expertise as part of the DLA Piper Africa network. The team is frequently retained for real estate transactions within the energy sector, and is additionally experienced in various sale, leasing, and regulatory queries within the manufacturing, finance, agriculture, and tobacco industries. The team is led by the highly able Anne Kinyanjui, who is frequently sought after for her experience in real estate acquisitions, due diligence, and commercial leases. Norah Mutuku includes local and international companies as part of her portfolio of clients, and frequently assists in commercial property matters.

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.

The real estate and construction practice at MMC ASAFO leverages broad experience in pertinent sectors, advising clients on urban regeneration projects, due diligence regarding the construction of infrastructure and energy projects, residential and commercial developments, proprietary transactions, structuring, and environmental and regulatory queries. Esther Njiru Omulele is highly sought after for her over 20 years of experience in mixed-use developments, lease terms, and property structuring matters, and she heads up the department. Isaiah Mungai Kamau and Jessica Mwenje Mayavi are both key members of the team, with the former’s expertise in project and infrastructure finance complementing the latter’s background in commercial real estate sales and developments.

A key port of call for luxury, commercial, and residential real estate clients, CMS Daly Inamdar Advocates‘s real estate and construction department receives regular instructions from various local and international on clients proprietary transactions, developments, probate, and securities. Harpreet Ubhi‘s heads the team and assists with various transactions involving residential and commercial properties, while newly promoted Lillian Lofty is often retained in estate administration and probate matters. Nancy Ndegwa boasts extensive experience in matters involving leases, property sales and joint ventures, along with securities. Stella Situma departed the firm in March 2024.

ENSafrica‘s real estate team has a strong reputation in real estate-related transactional matters, often overseeing the acquisition of luxury residential properties, along with the department’s other capacities for property project financing and development. Nigel Shaw heads the team, and is a key actor in real estate and property matters arising from energy and infrastructure projects. Binti Shah and Amar Grewal-Thethy are highly active members in the team for financing and acquisition mandates respectively. Associates Brenda Matu and Timothy Mutegi are indispensable members of the team, advising on the full gamut of the practice's cases. Nkatha Omondi departed the firm in 2024.

Oraro & Company Advocates‘s real estate and conveyancing practice handles a broad array of mandates, advising clients on transactions, leasing, joint ventures, and structuring, and is retained by both private developers and government ministries for affordable housing projects. Pamella Ager heads the team, and boasts considerable experience in real estate financing, transactions, and development, in particular, health infrastructure, including hospitals and development banks. James Kituku has over ten years of experience in real estate, particularly in large transactions of residential and commercial projects.

TripleOKlaw Advocates‘s real estate department is notable for its strong track record in residential and construction mandates, advising clients on property development and transactions. Renice Midar heads the team and was promoted to partner in October 2023. Midar is a key port of call for the team in property development projects, and works closely with Tom Onyango, who has two decades of experience in large-scale real estate projects.