Kaplan & Stratton is a full-service law firm
established in 1938. The firm is one of the founding members of
LEXAfrica, a
network of independent law firms across 26
African countries.
Kaplan & Stratton advised the lender in a portfolio refinancing facility for Crossboundary Energy Kenya Limited (CBE) from the Standard Bank of South Africa Limited aimed at boosting CBE’s renewables portfolio across Africa. Acting as local counsel, the team conducted due diligence on the borrower and prepared the Kenyan law documents, including security documents. The transaction closed in November 2024.
The firm is currently advising Safaricom Plc in connection with the formation of a strategic joint venture with Apeiro Limited and Konvergenz Network Solutions Limited to deliver a digital health infrastructure project for the Government of Kenya. The firm’s work covered the full structuring of the JV, including advising on the design and negotiation of the bid stage and project delivery consortium agreements; structuring inter-party governance, control rights, voting thresholds, and deadlock resolution; and advising on risk allocation, profit-sharing, and exit mechanics. The team is led by partners Joseph Ng’ang’ira and Kenneth Kamaitha.
Stanbic Bank Kenya; Export Import Bank of China; African Export-Import Bank; Agence Française de Développement; Nordic Aviation Capital A/S; FMO; Nedbank Limited; DEG; European Investment Bank; SFC Finance Limited; African Development Bank; Autochek Limited; Citibank N.A., London Branch; United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC); Eurazeo SE in collaboration Bredin Prat; Marubeni Corporation; O’Melveny & Myers LLP; ZEP RE (PTA Reinsurance Company)
“The firm is proactive in their approach and ensures that they understand client needs.” (Capital Markets)
“They are very well versed and competent in providing legal advice in M&A transactions, responsive in their communication and available throughout the engagement.” (M&A)
“I appreciate Joseph Ng'ang'ira’s responsiveness, proactive management of my issues and making it his business to know and anticipate my needs.” (Capital Markets)
“Joseph Ng'ang'ira is very knowledgeable in providing legal services in M&A transactions, is attentive to client's needs and available as required throughout the engagement.” (M&A)
“Joseph Ng'ang'ira is very articulate and able to think proactively on his feet to provide solutions to problems as they arise.” (M&A)
“Joseph Ng'ang'ira is personable and a great leader as well with his associates/team.” (M&A)
Testimonials 2023-2024
“Kaplan & Stratton is responsive and are able to advise on complex matters relating to property finance.” (Banking & Finance)
“They were able to
summarize with precision the legal issues and provide practical solutions to legal issues. They also generally responded within the pre-agreed timelines.” (M&A)
“Exceptionally
accurate and thorough. Very professional.” (Restructuring)
“Caroline is very helpful and friendly and provided full information on all occasions.”
“Very responsive, practical and commercial approach and a team worker.”
"Provides relevant and easy-to-understand advice.”
