DLA Piper Africa, Kenya (IKM Advocates) — Kenya

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- ABOUT DLA PIPER AFRICA, KENYA (IKM ADVOCATES) Iseme Kamau and Maema Advocates (IKM) is a leading law firm based in Nairobi, Kenya. IKM is a full-service commercial law firm that has been providing legal services in Kenya for the last thirty years. The firm has highly qualified lawyers with extensive experience in six key practice areas: corporate, commercial, dispute resolution, projects and infrastructure, real estate & finance and tax. Our people are also authorities in their respective fields and are highly sought after for the practical and innovative solutions they bring to the table. IKM offers the services of a multi-disciplinary team with in-depth knowledge of the Kenyan market and its legal, economic, cultural and social specificities. We advise national and international groups and companies, financial investors and institutions, sponsors, public entities and governments on all the legal aspects of their projects both in Kenya and internationally. With African economies growing rapidly, Kenya has become one of the continent's most important business hubs. IKM is uniquely positioned to handle legal matters in Kenya as well as those that extend cross-border. - Firm Leadership: James Kamau (Managing Partner, IKM and Chair, DLA Piper Africa) - ABOUT DLA PIPER AFRICA DLA Piper Africa operates in 20 countries across the continent, offering clients unrivalled local skill and presence, backed by the resources of one of the world's largest law firms. We believe great businesses can make a better world. We also believe in the power of collaboration - with our clients and with one another. That's why every day we work together to help trailblazing organisations seize business opportunities and achieve their goals. We bring a global mindset with a local approach, delivering exceptional outcomes on cross-border projects, critical transactions and high-stakes disputes. Through our pro bono and sustainability work, we support communities across Africa and help to create a more just and sustainable future. Visit dlapiperafrica.com to discover more. For information about DLA Piper globally, visit dlapiper.com DLA Piper Africa is a Swiss verein whose members comprise independent law firms in Africa working with DLA Piper. ### Offices - Algeria (Algiers) - Angola (Luanda) - Botswana (Gaborone) - Burundi (Bujumbura, Gitega, Ngozi) - Ethiopia (Addis Ababa) - Ghana (Accra) - Kenya (Nairobi) - Mauritius (Ebène) - Morocco (Casablanca) - Mozambique (Maputo) - Namibia (Windhoek) - Nigeria (Abuja, Lagos) - Rwanda (Kigali) - Senegal (Dakar) - South Africa (Johannesburg) - Tanzania (Dar es Salaam) - Tunisia (Tunis) - Uganda (Kampala) - Zambia (Lusaka) - Zimbabwe (Harare) ### Staffing numbers - 110+ partners - 470+ lawyers ### Areas of law - Corporate, M&A and Private Equity - Employment - Finance and Projects - Intellectual Property and Technology - Litigation, Arbitration and Regulatory - Real Estate - Restructuring - Tax ### Key sectors - Consumer Goods, Food and Retail - Energy and Natural Resources - Financial Services - Industrials - Infrastructure, Construction and Transport - Insurance - Life Sciences - Media, Sports and Entertainment - Real Estate - Technology ### Awards and recognition - African Network/Alliance of the year (African Legal Awards 2024) - East African Law Firm of the Year (African Legal Awards 2023 & 2024) - North African Law Firm of the Year (African Legal Awards 2023 & 2024) - Southern African Law Firm of the Year (African Legal Awards 2024) - #1 African & Middle East M&A (by deal volume Mergermarket 2023 & 2024) - 9 Women Leaders from 7 DLA Piper Africa office (IFLR Women Leaders 2024)

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Lawyers in this office

Amrit Soar

Consultant

Anne Kinyanjui

Partner · Banking & Finance

Beatrice Nyabira

Partner · Projects

Caleb Langat

Partner

Christine Njau

Partner · Employment

David Lekerai

Partner · Corporate / M&A

Diana Ogula

Partner

Hiram Nyaburi

Partner · Dispute Resolution

Imelda Anika

Legal Director · Employment

James Kamau

Managing Partner, IKM Advocates Chair, DLA Piper Africa · Corporate / M&A

Judy Muigai

Director · Projects

Kamami Christine Michira

Partner · Banking & Finance

Kamau Karori

Senior Partner · Dispute Resolution

Martin Munyu

Partner · Dispute Resolution

Milly Jalega

Partner · Dispute Resolution

Norah Mutuku

Partner · Real Estate

William Maema

Senior Partner · Employment