Japheth Mutisya is an Associate in the Projects, Energy, and Restructuring practice group at the firm. He advises on a wide range of matters in the energy and infrastructure sectors, and in public-private partnerships (PPP). His expertise includes conducting compliance reviews, legal due diligence, feasibility studies, drafting and negotiating transaction agreements, issuing legal opinions, and engaging regulators.
As part of the team, Japheth has experience working with diverse clients, including government entities, private sector players, and multinational corporations. He advises on complex projects aimed at fostering sustainable development and is skilled at navigating Kenya's legal and regulatory landscape, with a focus on aligning projects with local and international standards. Through his work, Japheth supports clients in achieving innovative energy solutions, efficient infrastructure development, and successful PPP initiatives.
Experience has included advising:
- As a team member, a leading Kenyan energy generation company in connection with setting up a 100% renewable energy industrial zone
- As a team member, the Kenyan government as part of the Transaction Advisory team on a PPP for the development of a 50-bed capacity cancer facility
- As a team member, a multinational power production company on the acquisition of stake in an SPV which is developing a 40 MW solar power project in Kenya
Professional Qualifications
- Advocate admitted to the High Court of Kenya, 2024
Education
- Kenya School of Law, Diploma in Law, 2024
- The University of Nairobi, Bachelor of Laws (LL.B), 2022
Prior Experience
- January 2025 to date, Associate, DLA Piper Africa, Kenya (IKM Advocates)
- October 2024 to December 2024, Holding Over Lawyer, DLA Piper Africa, Kenya (IKM Advocates)
- January 2024 to September 2024, Trainee Advocate, DLA Piper Africa, Kenya (IKM Advocates)
- October 2022 to December 2022, Intern, Nairobi-based law firm
- 2019 to 2020, Legal and Finance Team Member, Nairobi-based consultancy
Memberships
- Member of the Law Society of Kenya