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.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Their commercial and project finance expertise.’

  • ‘Binti Shah is excellent! ’

  • ‘The Team is highly skilled in banking and finance.'

  • 'They are proactive in giving best in class advice and you benefit from the deep and wide multi-jurisdictional expertise.’

  • ‘Binti Shah is a powerhouse in Banking and Finance Agreements. She is hands on available and always ready to defend her Client's position.’

Key clients

  • IFC
  • DEG
  • Finfund
  • Norfund
  • AATIF
  • Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises Bonds S.A.
  • Nedbank Limited
  • Proparco
  • The Rohatyn Group
  • BluePeak Private Capital
  • Development Bank of Southern Africa Limited

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Nkatha Omondi
ENSafrica

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Binti Shah

Other key lawyers

Miriam Tatu, Walter Amoko