KN LAW is a boutique corporate and commercial law firm that operates in Nairobi with regional reach across several jurisdictions. The firm has been involved in cross-border transaction across Eastern Africa, Mauritius, Singapore and Luxembourg. It has a liaison office in London.
Highlights
KN Law advised Liaison Financial Services Limited as the Originator of a proposed offer of up to USD 3 billion Islamic Secured Residential Lease Based Security Based on Forward Lease Structure (Sukuk). The team acted as lead counsel and was led Doreen Onwong’a. The transaction closed in August 2024.
The team also advised Centum Investment Company PLC on a debt to equity conversion by the loan noteholders in Two Rivers Development Limited and Centum Investment Company PLC (CICP), as guarantor of the Notes. The team acted as lead counsel and was led by partners Mugambi Nandi and Doreen Onwong’a. The transaction closed in August 2024.
Partner Mugambi Murithi departed the firm in June 2025.
Key Clients
AHL Venture Partners; Centum Investment Company PLC; Njimia Kenya Limited; Linzi FinCo LLP; Rubicon Landing Holdings Limited; My Credit Limited; GoldKach Kenya Limited; Kopo Kopo Inc; Tender Care Junior Academy Limited; Centum Investment Company PLC; Batian Income Properties LLP; ThriveAgric Limited
Testimonials 2023-2024
“Knowledge and experience in the subject matter and pragmatic legal advice. The level of research and customer experience was excellent.” (Banking & Finance)
“Very promptly delivered and with regular feedback during the process.” (Restructuring)
Charles Kivuva
“Very responsive with any assignment.”
Emmanuel Mueke
“Practical and pragmatic legal solutions. He is an excellent litigator, a good communicator with timely feedback and good client management.”