Wamae & Allen

Kenya

IFLR1000 Reviews

Financial and corporate

Wamae & Allen is a full-service law firm in Nairobi. The firm is a Multilaw member. The firm’s work focuses on banking and finance and capital markets work. The firm is particularly active in real estate and finance sectors. 

  

Highlights  

Wamae & Allen is currently engaged by engaged by Kigutha New Estate Limited on project related legal services, including reviewing the project Management Agreement, reviewing the Kigutha Farmers (Kenya) Limited Coffee Farm Management Agreement, and perusing the title documents over the property. Advisory is currently ongoing and led by Charles Wamae and Virginiah Gichuhi.  

The firm is also advising Claycity LImited, a joint venture project involving Clayworks Limited, Housing Finance Group and an international strategic investment firm. The firm is engaged for the subdivision and subsequent sale of various plots to diverse purchases. This involves the examination of title documents as well as historical and official searches at relevant Lands and Registries. The advisory is currently ongoing and led by partners Charles WamaeJaneirene Maina, and Virginiah Gichuhi.  

 

Key Clients  

Gulf African Bank; I&M Bank; Absa Bank; Stanbic Bank; Desire Flora & Windsor Flowers; Kigutha New Estate Limited; Clay City; Sichuan Huashi; Villa Kazi Homes; Nenare Development Limited;  

 

Testimonials 2024-2025  

We appreciate the effort made by the team to present unique solutions to challenges faced by the bank and the care taken by the said firm in conducting research on different areas of the law. (Banking & Finance) 

Proactive and responsive. (Banking & Finance) 

Professionalism, customer engagement, excellent communication, responsiveness (Banking & Finance) 

The firm has a well structured policy on accuracy of documents, turn around time, feedback and reporting. The availability of the lawyers in the firm also ensures requests can be handled promptly.” (Banking & Finance) 

The firm is excellent in legal drafting of it's pleadings, research and client care. They are able to understand the challenges and issues at hand.” (Banking & Finance) 

“We appreciate their ability to respond on a timely basis and easy access to the partners. (M&A) 

Their legal firm has a wide array of very skilled and very professional partners and employees. There is no angle that they have not been able to assist with. (Project Development) 

Efficiency, professional advice, a large knowledgeable team in many areas, articulation (Project Development) 

“S.C. Allen Gichuhi is the most effective problem solver, solution finder with an in depth knowledge of the law.” (Project Development) 

Caxstone Kigata’s understanding and that he goes the extra mile to solve problems. (Banking & Finance) 

Caxstone Kigata is very patient and always attentive in taking instructions. Client updates are also prompt.” (Banking & Finance) 

Charles Wamae thinks through the problem and gives options on the solutions and helps make us understand the risks and rewards.” (M&A) 

Charles Wamae is very good at his advice, he listens very patiently, very calm and knowledgeable.” (Project Development) 

Charles Wamae’s depth of knowledge on commercial law is an asset. It allows innovative solutions and client problems.” (Banking & Finance) 

Virginiah Nduta is very proactive in service delivery, and ensuring turn around time.” (Banking & Finance) 

Virginiah Nduta excels in land issues and has assisted a vast number of community members in navigating the legal minefield of title transfers efficiently and effectively. (Project Development)