Real Estate, Banking & Finance

Mboya Wangong’u & Waiyaki is a leading law firm with a dedicated team of legal practitioners in the real estate banking and finance practice. Our team is knowledgeable and well equipped to handle complex transactions in the real estate sector. We provide legal & strategic solutions to our diverse clientele ranging from developers, purchasers and sellers, landlords and tenants, investors and financial institutions. 

Real Estate Developments

Our team understands the complex legal factors surrounding real estate developments and offers our clients support from conception to completion of the projects. We perform comprehensive due diligence, advise on the most efficient tax and financing structures, ensure that all regulatory requirements are met, and prepare the necessary contracts.  

Whether you are a landowner, a developer, an investor or financier, we are committed to providing you with the best legal advice to suit your needs.  

Banking & Finance

We offer comprehensive legal services in the banking and finance sector. From drafting of loan agreements and security documents, to structuring finance arrangements and advising on the regulatory landscape. We deal with complex finance transactions such as loan syndication, asset backed securities (ABS), project management and all areas of structured finance arrangements. We provide guidance to financial institutions, borrowers and lenders, developers and investors and offer tailored and strategic solutions to ensure that our clients’ objectives are met.  

Construction

We provide legal services to various stakeholders in the construction industry. We offer our expertise in negotiation and drafting of construction contracts, project finance, risk management and dispute resolution.  We strive to provide strategic guidance to enable our clients navigate the complexities of construction projects. Our clients range from landowners, developers, contractors, and architects to financiers and investors. 

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

As the first law firm in the market to advise on real estate investments trusts (REITs) under the CMA Regulations, our team has the know-how and expertise to advise clients in this specialized and dynamic area. We assist our clients from conceptualization of the REIT and structuring of the same to listing on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. We ensure that comprehensive due diligence is done on the properties, and advise on the financing and tax structure, be it an Income – REIT (I-REIT) or a Development- REIT (D-REIT).  

We consistently provide ongoing legal counsel to REITS to facilitate their acquisition , disposition and leasing of properties. Our in-depth knowledge of the securities regulations ensures that our team can assist our clients to maximize value in their investments.  

 

Joint Ventures

We offer guidance and expertise in the structuring of real estate joint ventures and understand the complexities of the legal and financial structures involved. We tailor the joint venture agreements to suit our clients’ needs and circumstances by negotiating the terms of the agreements, from profit- sharing and governance structures to the best-suited legal entities to be used. We give comprehensive legal advice at all stages of the joint venture project and offer inventive resolutions, whether it is a residential project, a commercial project, or a mixed-use venture. Our range of clients include landowners, developers, investors, and financiers. 

Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)

We provide support to our clients in the structuring of PPP agreements between public bodies and private investors Our team is knowledgeable at navigating the intricate legal, financial, and regulatory landscape inherent in PPP projects. We have provided counsel to stakeholders involved in PPP projects in the educational sector, affordable housing initiatives and infrastructure projects. We offer innovative solutions to assist our clients achieve sustainable and positive impacts for our communities. 

Leasing of Commercial Properties

We offer comprehensive services to landlords, tenants, developers, estate agents and investors in the leasing of commercial properties. From preparation and negotiation of lease agreements to enforcement and dispute resolution, our team ensures that the clients’ interests are well protected. We advise on various types of leasing spaces including office spaces, retails spaces, industrial and warehousing facilities, restaurant spaces, co-working spaces and shopping malls/complexes.  

 

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