Global rankings and accolades

Tier 1: Corporate and M&A
Tier 1: Privatization and Projects
Tier 2: Dispute Resolution

“Hamilton Harrison & Mathews continues to field one of the strongest groups in East Africa and has recently represented multinational corporates such as Intel, and Unilever, for which the team handled the sale of Nairobi-quoted Unilever Tea Kenya. ‘London quality’ Paras Shah, noted by clients as an excellent negotiator, acted for Google to set up the company’s operations in East Africa. Richard Omwela, the head of the commercial group, acted for Renaissance Capital in successful bidding for a seat on the Nairobi Stock Exchange. The team is particularly noted for capital markets work, in which Andrew Mugambi has developed an impressive expertise. The practice represents a substantial number of the Kenyan banks, and has wide experience of complex finance, including syndicated loans and project finance.”

Continuously ranked by Legal 500

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Tier 2: Corporate Commercial
Tier 2: Dispute Resolution

“This highly regarded firm has strengths in M&A, capital markets, privatization and project finance. This firm is well known for its commercial litigation and arbitration work. The four-partner team has made a name for itself with its detailed handling of complex cases and strong, skilled lawyers.”

Continuously ranked by Chambers Global

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Tier 2: Financial Corporate

Hamilton Harrison & Mathews has deep heritage in the legal market and it continues to win mandates in substantial and significant work, such as the demutualisation of the Nairobi Stock Exchange, the restructuring of the Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC), the sale of Nairobi Airport Services and a rights issue for Standard Chartered Bank. Clients recommend HH&M for equity capital markets work, Paras Shah in particular is recommended: "An excellent lawyer, very good on the law and on commercial issues," says one.... [more]

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