CMS Daly Inamdar Advocates‘ banking and finance practice is a strong choice for blue-chip global heavyweights requiring transactions and investments support in Kenya, as well as Kenyan clients conducting business across the region. Julius Wako heads the team, with specialist expertise in the energy, projects, and infrastructure space, and is joined by Nishit Maru, whose niche is in the shipping sector, and Stella Situma, who deals primarily with real estate and bank securities.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team is very responsive and provides commercially sensible and practical legal advice. Their turnaround times are also very prompt, and we have found them to be very responsible with timeframes.’

  • ‘Julius Wako is a real star and knows the market very well. He resources at the right level, and is always on hand to provide guidance and appropriate partner-level involvement.’

  • ‘The firm has specialised knowledge in the perfection of securities. They are fully dedicated to their work and make timely and precise communication with their clients.’

  • ‘Julius Wako is thorough and devoted to his duties. He always makes time to return calls whenever applicable. He also goes out of his way to give sound advice and suggestions on possible solutions necessary to expedite the process.’

Key clients

  • Stanbic Bank Kenya
  • Standard Chartered Bank
  • I&M Bank Kenya
  • ABSA Bank
  • NCBA Bank
  • Victoria Commercial Bank
  • Bank of Baroda
  • Alba Petroleum Limited
  • Seabulk Trading Limited
  • Diamond Trust Bank Kenya Limited

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Julius Wako

Other key lawyers

Nishit Maru, Stella Situma