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Our Team

Experienced. Dedicated. Results-Driven.

Our team of professionals, with a combined experience of 25+ years, is dedicated to delivering insightful, reliable, and results-driven legal counsel across a broad spectrum of practice areas.

Eric N. Kihungu — Managing Partner

Eric N. Kihungu

Managing Partner

Eric Kihungu is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with over 10 years of experience advising corporates, financial institutions, investors, developers and entrepreneurs on corporate and commercial law, banking and finance, capital markets, project finance, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory compliance and complex transactions.

Eric holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) [Hons] degree from Kenyatta University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law. He is a member of both the Law Society of Kenya and the East African Law Society. Prior to founding the firm, Eric served at two of Kenya's largest investment companies, where he provided strategic legal counsel on high-value transactions across multiple sectors.

As Managing Partner, Eric leads the firm's corporate, transactional, and advisory practice. He is recognised for his ability to navigate complex regulatory environments, structure innovative deal frameworks, and deliver practical, results-oriented solutions. His clients include financial institutions, private equity investors, real estate developers, technology companies, and multinational corporations operating across Kenya and the East African region.

LL.B (Hons), Kenyatta University
Kenya School of Law
Advocate, High Court of Kenya
10+ Years Experience
Key Highlights
  • Corporate structuring, shareholder agreements, joint ventures, and mergers and acquisitions across multiple sectors
  • Banking and finance transactions including syndicated lending, project finance, and security documentation
  • Capital markets advisory including share buybacks, capital reductions, and equity restructurings
  • Investor representation in private equity, venture capital, and structured investment transactions
  • Regulatory compliance with CMA, CBK, Companies Registry, and KRA in relation to corporate and financial transactions
  • High-value real estate transactions including multi-million shilling developments and project financing
  • Transaction advisory for financial institutions, developers, and multinational corporations
Anita Wanjiru — Senior Associate, Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Anita Wanjiru

Senior Associate — Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Anita Wanjiru is a litigation and dispute resolution lawyer with over 6 years of experience representing clients before courts, tribunals, and arbitral panels. She has acted in high-value disputes spanning commercial law, employment law, and real estate.

Anita is known for her sharp analytical skills, strategic approach to case management, and ability to deliver effective solutions under tight timelines. Her experience covers the full lifecycle of dispute resolution — from pre-action strategy and negotiation through to trial advocacy and enforcement of judgments.

She brings particular depth in employment and labour relations matters, having successfully defended and prosecuted claims before the Employment and Labour Relations Court on behalf of both employers and employees. In the real estate space, she has handled complex ownership, lease, and development disputes requiring intricate knowledge of land law and conveyancing practice.

Advocate, High Court of Kenya
6+ Years Experience
Key Highlights
  • Commercial contract disputes involving financial institutions and multinational companies
  • Employment and labour relations claims before the Employment and Labour Relations Court
  • Real estate disputes involving ownership, leases, and large-scale developments
  • Arbitration proceedings involving cross-border commercial transactions
David Otieno — Associate, Real Estate & Conveyancing

David Otieno

Associate — Real Estate & Conveyancing

David Otieno is a real estate and conveyancing lawyer with over 5 years of experience advising on property acquisitions, joint ventures, and large-scale developments. He has worked with developers, financial institutions, and private investors on structuring transactions that balance commercial goals with regulatory compliance.

David's practice covers the full range of real estate work — from initial due diligence and title verification through to completion and registration. He has particular expertise in working with county and national land authorities on subdivision, change of user, and development approvals, as well as in perfecting securities for banks and microfinance institutions.

His attention to detail and thorough approach to documentation have made him a trusted adviser for clients undertaking complex property transactions in both the residential and commercial sectors.

Advocate, High Court of Kenya
5+ Years Experience
Key Highlights
  • Structuring and registration of multi-million shilling residential and commercial property developments
  • Drafting and review of leases, licenses, and property sale agreements
  • Land due diligence and perfection of securities for banks and microfinance institutions
  • Subdivision, change of user, and approvals with national and county land authorities
Grace Muthoni — Associate, Banking & Finance

Grace Muthoni

Associate — Banking & Finance

Grace Muthoni is a banking and finance lawyer with over 6 years of experience advising lenders, borrowers, and investors on financing transactions. She has particular expertise in syndicated lending, project finance, and regulatory compliance within the financial services sector.

Grace's practice spans the full range of banking and finance work — from structuring and documenting loan facilities and security packages through to advising on regulatory compliance with the Central Bank of Kenya, Capital Markets Authority, and other financial sector regulators. She is known for her meticulous approach to documentation and her ability to manage complex multi-party transactions efficiently.

Her work on infrastructure and energy project financing has given her a deep understanding of the intersection between finance, construction, and regulatory law, making her a valuable resource for clients operating in capital-intensive sectors.

Advocate, High Court of Kenya
6+ Years Experience
Key Highlights
  • Syndicated loan agreements involving local and international banks
  • Structuring and documentation of project finance facilities for infrastructure and energy projects
  • Drafting and review of security documentation, including debentures, charges, and guarantees
  • Regulatory compliance with the Central Bank of Kenya and Capital Markets Authority in financing transactions

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