Bowmans (Nairobi): Coulson Harney LLP
Bowmans is a premier full-service law firm with a distinguished presence in the African legal market. Established in 1885, Bowmans has evolved into one of the continent's leading law firms, offering a comprehensive range of legal services to both domestic and international clients.
The firm operates from nine offices across six African countries (Kenya, Mauritius, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, and Zambia) and boasts a team of over 500 specialist lawyers. This extensive footprint enables Bowmans to provide integrated legal services tailored to the unique regulatory, economic, and cultural dynamics of each jurisdiction.
The firm's deep understanding of Africa's business and socio-political environment allows it to advise clients effectively on complex legal issues, assisting them in achieving their objectives while minimizing legal and regulatory risks.
In Kenya, Bowmans' practice is recognized as one of the largest and most reputable corporate law teams in the country. The Kenyan team specializes in Kenyan law and possesses foreign-law expertise, particularly in English law banking and finance matters, as well as corporate and commercial transactions. Other specialist areas include intellectual property, technology, arbitration, tax, energy, project finance, capital markets, investigations, and corporate services.
Bowmans' clientele includes domestic and foreign corporations, multinationals, funds and financial institutions across various sectors, as well as state-owned enterprises and governments. The firm's affiliation with Lex Mundi, a global association of independent law firms in over 125 countries, further extends its reach, ensuring clients receive seamless support on cross-border matters through a global network.
Practice Areas: Banking, Finance, and Capital Markets; Commercial, Corporate, and M&A; Dispute Resolution; Employment and Benefits; Energy; Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG); Intellectual Property; Projects and Infrastructure; Real Estate and Construction; Tax Law.