Oraro & Company Advocates

Kenya

IFLR1000 Reviews

Financial and corporate

Oraro & Company Advocates is a corporate law firm in Nairobi established in 1977.

 

Focusses / specialisms

The firm’s work focuses on work in financial services and is particularly strong in banking work.

 

Key clients

Key clients for the firm include National Bank of Kenya, Central Bank of Kenya, Savannah Cement, Commercial Bank of Africa, Imperial Bank Kenya, Trade and Development Bank, Prime Bank, Transnational Bank, Kenya Deposit Insurance, Ascent Capital Africa and Art-Caffe Coffee & Bakery.

 

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

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

In banking and finance the firm worked on loans and financings for lenders in the banking sector.

In capital markets the firm worked on secondary share offerings for clients.

In M&A the firm worked on acquisitions and investments for both acquirers and sellers linked to the manufacturing sector among others.

In project development the firm worked on project related work for a mix of developers and stakeholders in the mining, energy, natural resources and real estate.

 

Deal highlights: 33rd edition (2023/2024)

Thika Superhighway real estate project

 

Client Feedback: 33rd edition (2023/2024)

Restructuring

“Very prompt responses.”

"The law firm has vast knowledge and experience in company restructuring. The firm walks through the restructuring changes with the client and provides timely guidance in an easy-to-understand manner.”

 

Jacob Ochieng

“Accessible and prompt.”

 

George Oraro

“He has a wealth of knowledge and calm demeanour. Thrives in simplifying complex transactions for the client.”