Carrying over 40 years of experience, Richard Omwela heads the corporate and commercial department at Dentons Hamilton Harrison & Mathews, which fields significant experience in advising multinationals on matters pertaining to capital markets, regulatory queries, and various transactions, including joint ventures and M&A. Andrew Mugambi is sought after for his broad industry experience, including retail, finance, and energy, while Daniel Wanjau Muriu covers a breadth of matters arising from the oil and gas, aviation, and technology industries. Peter Okaalet Jr is additionally experienced in private equity, investments, and financing-related matters.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Attention to detail. Available when needed.'
‘Extremely accessible team and high level of responsiveness.'
'Collaborative - Offering high caliber advice but also willing to workshop solutions with the client.’
‘Andrew Mugambi and Peter Okaalet Jr did an exemplary job from initial DD to structuring and documentation, approvals and closure. Very responsive and accessible to deal with emergent challenges. High attention to deal in DD process; seamless engagement with other DD advisors handling other aspects.’
'They give very personalized service to their clients, which makes them different.'
'Richard Omwela is excellent.'
Key clients
- NCBA Bank Kenya PLC
- Westlands Heights Limited
- Harley’s Limited
- CFAO Motors Kenya Limited
Work highlights
- Advised NCBA Bank Kenya PLC on the landmark acquisition of the remaining 65% shareholding in AIG Kenya Insurance Company Limited.
- Represented the founders of Harley’s Limited in the strategic sale of a 65% stake in their business to IBL Group, in partnership with Proparco.
- Advised CFAO Motors Kenya Limited on the competition and regulatory aspects regarding its proposed capital injection into Kenya Vehicle Manufacturers Limited (KVML), which would increase CFAO’s shareholding in KVML to approximately 98%, thereby diluting other shareholders' stakes.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Richard Omwela