Kenya’s urban landscape is rapidly transforming due to the population growth and subsequent increased demand for housing. Although high-rise developments alleviate the housing demand to some extent, they pose serious risks to the residents in the area. These risks include, environmental degradation, damaged infrastructure such as roads, sewers, water supply, stormwater drains and power supply, loss of privacy, loss of green spaces, noise, and air pollution. For those at risk, the law provides avenues to challenge developments in their neighbourhoods.
Jimmy is an Associate in the Real Estate and Finance practice group at the firm. He has been involved in a number of real estate and finance transactions and has gained exposure and experience in various matters including carrying out due diligence, drafting, preparation and reviewing of transaction documents, issuing legal opinions, advising and seeking regulatory approval.
- As a team member, acted for various individual and institutional clients in the sale and purchase of property, conducting due diligence, preparing and reviewing transactional documents;
- As a team member, advised a foreign lender on the creation of securities with local entities and the enforcement options;
- As a team member, advising commercial banks in preparing, reviewing and registering security documents;
- As a team member, advising clients on compliance with the sectional properties laws in Kenya;
- As a team member, assisting clients in carrying out due diligence on properties they intend on acquiring.
Professional Qualifications
- Advocate admitted to the High Court of Kenya (2024)
Education
- Strathmore Law School – LLB (2018 – 2022)
- Kenya School of Law, Diploma in Law (2023)
Experience
- February 2025 to date - Associate in the Real Estate and Finance team, DLA Piper Africa (IKM Advocates)
- January 2024 to December 2024 – Trainee Advocate, DLA Piper Africa (IKM Advocates)
Memberships
- Member of the Law Society of Kenya
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