Kaplan & Stratton is a full-service law firm, founded in 1993. The firm is a member of LEXAfrica.

Focusses / specialisms

The firm’s work focuses on financial and corporate work and major areas of the work are focused on energy and telecommunications.

Key clients

Key clients for the firm include International Finance Corporation, British American Tobacco, Coca Cola Kenya, Proparco, American Tower Corporation, Barclays, Safaricom, Samsung, Unilever, Hapg-Lloyd, Bata Corporation, Assa Abloy Group, L’Oreal, Daimler, Oracle and FedEx.

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

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

In banking the firm worked on loans and financings for lenders in financial services.

In M&A the firm worked on acquisitions, mergers, restructurings and joint ventures for acquirers, investors and sellers in the energy, investment management, aviation, logistics, real estate and consumer goods & services sectors.

In project development the firm worked on projects for sponsors in the construction, energy and utilities sectors.

Deal highlights: 33rd edition (2023/2024)

IBL, Proparco, DEG & Mambo Retail acquisition of interest in Naivas International  

Nairobi-Nakuru-Mau Summit highway PPP project

Client Feedback: 33rd edition (2023/2024)

Banking and finance

“Kaplan & Stratton is responsive and are able to advise on complex matters relating to property finance.”

M&A

“They were able to summarise with precision the legal issues and provide practical solutions to legal issues. They also generally responded within the pre-agreed timelines.”

Restructuring

“Exceptionally accurate and thorough. Very professional.”

Caroline Etyang

“Caroline is very helpful and friendly and provided full information on all occasions.”

Joseph Ng'ang'ira

“Very responsive, practical and commercial approach and a team worker.”

"Provides relevant and easy-to-understand advice.”