Privatisation and projects

DLA Piper Africa, Kenya (IKM Advocates)

The ‘well connected’ projects, energy, and restructuring department at DLA Piper Africa, Kenya (IKM Advocates) is extensively involved in projects with a public interest component, advising private developers, shipping companies, and, in particular, government ministries on matters involving power generation and green energy, transport and logistics infrastructure, housing construction, and health infrastructure. The team leverages extensive experience in project financing, due diligence, PPPs, and cross-border project transactions, areas that practice head Beatrice Nyabira is highly adept in. James Kamau is an essential member of the team, and eminently experienced in major projects spanning several jurisdictions, while Judy Muigai handles transactions involving public procurements, infrastructure, and PPPs. Cynthia Olotch departed the firm in March 2024.

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Testimonials

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‘Having collaborated with them on a series of energy projects, the firm continues to offer innovative yet structured and sustainable solutions for very critical and complex transactions/projects.’
'Beatrice Nyabira from the infrastructure and projects team definitely stands out for her ability to understand the client's needs and guide through the various phases of complex transactions. A credit to the organisation.’
‘The team is knowledgeable about the sector (Infrastructure) that we have been looking into. They are also keen on bringing together players in the industry which helps to tackle challenges together.’
‘We have worked closely with Beatrice Nyabira who has been supportive in our infrastructure business development in the region.'
'Beatric Nyabira is knowledgeable, has a wide and useful network and always gets to understand the specific needs of the client.’
‘The firm is well connected with key industry players, policy makers and government which has been quite helpful in getting deals done.’
‘They have been very personable and keen to know about our business, going the extra mile to ensure the client work is done correctly, thoroughly and efficiently.’
'Beatrice Nyabira is very knowledgeable in this area, curious to learn as well and very pragmatic on solutions. Beatrice is amiable and has a calm demeanour and is resilient. These are critical values needed of a strategic projects legal counsel.'

Key clients

County Pension Fund Registered Trustees
CPF Financial Services Limited
Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited
InfraCo Africa Limited
ARISE Integrated Industrial Platforms
African Legal Support Facility
Sanergy Limited
Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC
Intelligent Medical Objects
EPCO Builders
Federal Government of Somalia
Botswana Oil Limited
Selenkei Investments Limited and Cedate Limited
Government of Kenya
Chania Green Generation Limited

Work highlights

Advising CPF on the financing, development, operation, and maintenance of County Headquarters, Governor's official residence, and ancillary facilities in Homa Bay County, Kenya.
Advising the Government of Kenya, the National Treasury on a PPP for the development of an ultra-modern training complex and associated facilities (the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) – College of Health Sciences PPP Project).
Advising KenGen on its development of a world-class green industrial zone as a Special Economic Zone, being the first of its kind in the country (the KenGen Green Energy Park).

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