Norah Mutuku
DLA Piper Africa, Kenya (IKM Advocates)DLA Piper Africa, Kenya (IKM Advocates)‘s real estate practice ’excels at balancing the interests of both clients and lenders/investors’, and leverages considerable cross-border expertise as part of the DLA Piper Africa network. The team is frequently retained for real estate transactions within the energy sector, and is additionally experienced in various sale, leasing, and regulatory queries within the manufacturing, finance, agriculture, and tobacco industries. The team is led by the highly able Anne Kinyanjui, who is frequently sought after for her experience in real estate acquisitions, due diligence, and commercial leases. Norah Mutuku includes local and international companies as part of her portfolio of clients, and frequently assists in commercial property matters.
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‘Generally, the firm excels at balancing the interests of both clients and lenders/investors, ensuring that all parties are aligned and satisfied.'
'The firm provides effective solutions tailored to each situation and maintains open lines of communication, staying available whenever needed, regardless of seniority.’
‘In-depth knowledge of the processes.’
Key clients
- International Controls Limited
- Backbone Feed Company Limited
- Kipeto Energy Limited
- Cool Breeze Development Limited
- Karume Holdings Limited
- British American Tobacco Kenya PLC
- Benaa Limited
- Nutreco International B.V
- Tuffsteel Limited
- Centum Real Estate Limited
- Art-Caffe Coffee & Bakery Limited
- Baptist Mission of Kenya
- Unilever Tea Kenya Limited
- East Africa Breweries Limited
- Munga Holdings Limited
- Jacaranda Hotel Limited
- Mass Discounters
- The Boston Consulting Group (Kenya) Limited
- International Fund for Animal Welfare
- Hotel Utu Limited
- Hua Xiang Development Company Limited
- Kenya Simba Investments Company Limited
- Executive Concepts Limited
- Greenhills Investment Limited
- East African Portland Cement Company PLC
- Ramco Group of Companies
- The Salesians of Don Bosco Registered Trustees Kenya
- Atlas Kenya Limited
Work highlights
- Acting for the client in connection with the sale of two hundred acres excised from client’s properties Land Reference Numbers 10875 (Original Number 2955/17 and 18/2) and 10878 (Original Number 2955/16) at a transaction value of USD14,310,051.
- Acting for the Client in the sale of 480 apartments known as South Park located in South C Estate in Nairobi, Kenya.
- Acting for Kipeto Energy Plc in its exercise and enjoyment of land rights in connection with the 100MW wind power project over an area of approximately 70km2 in Esilanke, Kajiado County.
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Anne Kinyanjui