Project Finance & Infrastructure Lawyers in Nairobi

Kenya’s infrastructure pipeline, expressways, energy, water, ports, and digital infrastructure, is increasingly delivered through public-private partnerships and structured finance. Our project finance and infrastructure practice advises sponsors, lenders, contractors, and public entities on structuring, procurement, and financing under the PPP Act 2021.

What our project finance and infrastructure practice covers

PPP advisory under the PPP Act 2021: procurement routes, project agreements, and stakeholder processes
Conventional and Islamic finance structures, including sukuk and istisna’a arrangements
Construction and engineering contracts (FIDIC-based and bespoke)
Security packages, intercreditor arrangements, and lender direct agreements
Energy and natural resources advisory, including PPA negotiations
Cross-border investment structures and regulatory approvals

What changed under the PPP Act 2021?

The PPP Act 2021 decentralised project approval through contracting authorities at national and county level, created the PPP Directorate under the National Treasury, and introduced frameworks for directly negotiated projects and private proposals. For sponsors and lenders, the practical questions are procurement route, risk allocation, and lender step-in rights, areas where early structuring pays for itself.

How is Islamic finance used in Kenyan projects?

Sharia-compliant structures, including istisna’a for construction and sukuk issuance for long-term funding, are increasingly used alongside conventional facilities. We advise on documenting these structures within Kenyan security and regulatory frameworks so that both conventional and Islamic financiers can participate in the same project.

Structure your project with experienced counsel

Book a confidential consultation with our project finance team in Westlands, Nairobi, from feasibility-stage structuring through financial close.

Project Disputes and Escalation

When a project faces delay, payment, variation, performance, or enforcement issues, the contract and dispute clause should be reviewed early. Our General Litigation and Dispute Resolution team works with the project team on negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and court strategy. Read the International Business insights for practical planning guides.

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