Anjarwalla & Khanna is extensively involved in many of the largest and most important projects in Kenya, acting on behalf of sponsors, whether traditional infrastructure funds or other structures, and developers, contractors, and funders. The team services the full life cycle of projects, from acquisition and development, to financing and construction, to completion and operation. Practice head Amyn Mussa is a stalwart in this area and is regularly retained in significant energy, infrastructure, large-scale real estate development, and natural resources projects, while Ian Gaitta excels in the PPP space. Sanelisiwe Mpofana moved to an in-house role in April 2023.
Testimonials
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- ‘The firm has a strong relationship with Kenyan governmental stakeholders in the energy sector and this forms a concrete foundation in collaborating with these stakeholders in a robust manner, thus accelerating satisfaction of governmental obligations under respective contracts where governmental entities are a party.’
- ‘Amyn Mussa has hands-on experience in negotiating project and financing agreements in an efficient manner. He also understands the governmental and political terrain and he can leverage these relationships to fast-track delivery of government undertakings in projects.’
Key clients
- Moderna
- EH Venture Capital Rwanda
Work highlights
- Acted for Moderna, an American pharmaceutical and biotechnology company, in connection with setting up the first mRNA vaccine manufacturing facility in Africa.
- Acted for Quantum Power East Africa and Globeleq Group in connection with the development, design, procurement, construction, installation, commissioning, ownership and operation of a 35MW geothermal power generation plant at Olkaria geothermal fields, through QPEA GT Menegai, a special-purpose vehicle set up for the development project.