Dividing its attention between private city master plan developments, construction law matters, conservation projects and commercial leases, Bowmans enjoys a strong position in the fields of real estate and construction. Real estate transactions, construction contracts, private conservancy foundations and land development, and land rights disputes count among the team’s strengths. Practice head Cornelius Kigera is a heavyweight in real estate financing transactions, and is supported by the complex projects-focused Alex Njage, construction law specialist Simon Kiriba, conveyancing and property development expert Paras Shah, and commercial property expert Philip Coulson.

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Testimonials

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‘Bowmans has provided an excellent team for our construction advice requests. They are very practical, on point, efficient and professional. They understand our needs very well and provide very realistic advice.’

Key clients

Tatu City Limited and Tatu City Phase 2 SEZ Limited
And Beyond Holdings (Pty) Limited
Sunbird Support Services Kenya Limited
Gateway Real Estate Africa Limited
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
Borana Conservancy
Great Plains Conservancy Ltd
Shompole Plains Ltd
Tajano Limited
Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Goodison Nine Limited
Base Titanium Limited
Superior Homes (Kenya) PLC
Lake Turkana Wind Power Limited
Base Titanium Limited
The Nature Conservancy

Work highlights

Advised And Beyond Holdings (Pty) Limited in the incorporation of Kenyan subsidiaries and acquisition of two parcels of land measuring approximately 50 acres each for purposes of establishing tourist luxury accommodation within Suyian Ranch, which sits on a 44,010-acre parcel of land.
Advised Lake Turkana Wind Power Limited on land law matters relating to the ownership of property on which the client has built and operates a 310MW wind power project.
Acted for Ol Pejeta Conservancy in leasing various parcels of land within the conservancy for tourism and conservation purposes.