Expert Banking & Finance Legal Advisory
Our Banking & Finance practice advises lenders, borrowers, investors, and financial intermediaries on a comprehensive range of financing transactions. We bring deep expertise in structuring, documenting, and executing financing arrangements across the capital structure — from senior secured lending and mezzanine finance through to equity-linked instruments and structured products.
We act for commercial banks, development finance institutions, microfinance banks, investment funds, and corporate borrowers on transactions that span multiple sectors including infrastructure, energy, real estate, and general corporate finance. Our team is experienced in navigating the regulatory environment governing financial services in Kenya, including compliance with the Central Bank of Kenya, Capital Markets Authority, and other sector regulators.
Our approach is to deliver technically precise documentation that reflects the commercial deal, while managing risk effectively and ensuring full regulatory compliance throughout the transaction lifecycle.
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How We Can Help
Syndicated & Bilateral Lending
Advising on multi-lender syndicated facilities and bilateral loan agreements, including facility agreements, security packages, and intercreditor arrangements.
Project Finance
Structuring and documenting project finance facilities for infrastructure, energy, and real estate developments, including limited-recourse and non-recourse structures.
Security Documentation
Drafting and perfecting security interests including debentures, charges, guarantees, pledges, and assignments to secure financing transactions.
Regulatory Compliance
Advising financial institutions and borrowers on compliance with CBK regulations, the Banking Act, the Microfinance Act, and CMA requirements.
Asset Finance & Leasing
Structuring asset finance, hire purchase, and leasing arrangements for equipment, vehicles, and other capital assets.
Debt Restructuring
Advising on loan restructurings, work-out arrangements, forbearance agreements, and distressed debt transactions.
Why Choose Us for Banking & Finance
Institutional Credibility
Trusted by banks, DFIs, and investment funds to deliver precise, bankable documentation on complex financing transactions.
Documentation Expertise
Meticulous approach to drafting facility agreements, security documents, and conditions precedent that stand up to scrutiny.
Risk Management
We identify and mitigate legal risks throughout the transaction lifecycle, from structuring through to enforcement.
Regional Experience
Experience with cross-border financing arrangements involving Kenyan and international lenders and borrowers.
Banking & Finance Team
Grace Muthoni
Associate — Banking & FinanceEric N. Kihungu
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