Embedded in the East African corporate and commercial space, KO Associates services a range of listed firms, startups, multinational corporations, financial institutions, and international development institutions, with an emphasis on the tech and infrastructure sectors. Founding partner Crispine Odhiambo heads the team in collaboration with Brian Odongo, together bringing a wealth of experience in transactions and structuring. Ken Rutere supports on matters in the TMT and IP fields.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘KO Associates has a well-rounded team that has the rare and incredible ability to take time to understand one's business/commercial environment in their assignment. They are deliberate and intentional in the conduct of their work. Not many firms have the ability to walk in the shoes of the entity they are offering legal solutions to.’
‘The team has a competent, hands-on, professional and dedicated workforce.’
Key clients
- Adrian Kenya Limited
- Water Sector Trust Fund
Work highlights
- Advised Water Sector Trust Fund on the establishment of a well-functioning revolving fund and reviewed and appraised existing financing frameworks, principles, models and mechanisms for alignment with the funding criteria.
- Advised Kenya Climate Ventures in the designing of an impact fund and provided support in fundraising from development financial institutions, commercial and impact investors and donors.