Dentons Hamilton Harrison & Matthews is a corporate and commercial firm. Its main office is in Nairobi and has a second office in Mombasa. As part of Dentons, it has access to the largest network in the world.

Focusses / specialisms

The firm’s work focuses on financial and corporate work and the firm is particularly strong in banking and finance.

Key clients

Key clients of the firm include Bank of Africa, Citibank, Standard Chartered Bank, Gulf Power, KCB Bank Kenya, and Talanton Impact Fund.

Research period review: 33rd edition (2023/2024)

During the research period, the firm was active in banking & finance, capital markets, M&A and project development.

In banking & finance the firm worked on domestic and cross border financings for a mix of borrowers and lenders connected with in the banking and real estate sectors.

In capital markets the firm's work focused on assisting issuers in financial services.

In M&A the firm's work focused on acquisitions and investments for clients in the financial services, real estate, transportation and technology sectors.

In project development the firm worked on power and infrastructure projects for developers and sponsors in the energy, infrastructure and public sectors.

Deal highlights: 33rd edition (2023/2024)

Commercial International Bank $40 million acquisition of the remaining shareholding in Mayfair CIB Bank

Platcorp Holdings $45 million cross border loan facility  

Mlolongo dual carriageway expressway PPP project

Client Feedback: 33rd edition (2023/2024)

Bank lending

“DHHW is good in advisory services concerning drafting of documentation, finalising and closing transactions.”