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Commercial, corporate and M&A

Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr incorporating Kieti Law LLP

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Sammy Ndolo heads the corporate and M&A department at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr incorporating Kieti Law LLP, which is active across a range of industries, in particular renewable energy, banking, agriculture, fintech, and others. The team has a strong track record in transactional mandates, overseeing domestic, regional and multijurisdictional mergers, asset sales, and divestments. Njeri Wagacha is praised by clients for her ‘thoughtful advice on both legal and business aspects of complex cases’, while Martha Mbugua is highlighted for her experience in capital and debt structuring, investment, acquisitions, and other corporate and commercial matters.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Njeri Wagacha offers thoughtful advice on both legal and business aspects of complex cases.’

  • ‘Sammy Ndolo is a brilliant legal mind who applies his knowledge of the law and industry practice to solving issues and structuring commercially sound deals. He is a pleasure to work with.'

  • ‘Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH) has been a reliable and strategic legal partner for our firm, especially in conducting thorough legal due diligence for our investments in Kenya. What sets this practice apart is its exceptional ability to go beyond traditional risk identification.'

  • 'While their team expertly identifies areas of significant risk, they also highlight aspects that may not present immediate high-risk concerns but could benefit from improvement. This nuanced approach has proven invaluable in refining our investment strategies and ensuring comprehensive risk management.'

  • ‘We have had the pleasure of working closely with Njeri Wagacha at CDH. She has consistently demonstrated an exceptional commitment to understanding our specific needs. Her ability to tailor the due diligence process to fit our requirements, while ensuring the work is completed in a timely yet thorough manner, has been invaluable.'

  • 'Njeri Wagacha's hands-on approach, deep expertise, and dedication to delivering practical solutions makes her stand out as a trusted legal advisor.’

  • ‘The team is astute and solution oriented, providing solid legal and commercial advice. They are diligent, knowledgeable and responsive.’

  • ‘Great commercial insight.’

Key clients

  • Bataleur Investments
  • The AlphaMundi Group
  • Goodwell Investments
  • Shara

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Sammy Ndolo

Other key lawyers

Njeri Wagacha, Martha Mbugua