Counting among its client portfolio major development finance institutions and domestic banks, Kaplan & Stratton Advocates is known for its work in the aircraft leasing and finance space, in addition to bank syndications, project financing, bonds and securities. Ruth Kirunga leads the team, with significant experience in complex structures and securities, while Peter Hime is the go-to for aircraft finance and acquisition. Eva Biegon supports on debt finance, securitisation, project finance and trade finance.
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Key clients
- IFC
- Stanbic Bank Kenya
- Export Import Bank of China
- African Export-Import Bank
- Agence Française de Développement
- Nordic Aviation Capital A/S
- Nederlandse Financierings-Maatschappij Voor Ontwikkelingslanden N.V. (“FMO”)
- Nedbank Limited
- DEG
- European Investment Bank
- SFC Finance Limited
Work highlights
- Acted as Kenyan counsel for Fei Ongrid LP in a loan to AssetCo Solarise Africa Ltd, Solarise South Africa Assetco Proprietary Limited, Rest of Africa Assetco and Fei Ongrid LP in connection with the financing of the development, construction, operation and ownership of commercial and industrial solar projects and energy saving assets in Kenya and South Africa.
- Advised on the refinancing of the loan to M-Kopa Kenya Limited.
- Acted as local counsel for IFC on a complex senior debt financing of five green-field ceramics tiles plants in various countries around Africa, including Kenya.
Lawyers
Leading associates
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Leading partners
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ruth Kirunga