Kendall Evans
Partner | Nairobi
Contact
T: +254 20 503 1600
Overview
Kendall specialises in mergers and acquisitions (public and private), private equity transactions, corporate and commercial transactions, insurance-linked securities, establishment of joint ventures, corporate structures and restructurings, capital markets and segregated accounts structures, capital raisings (debt and equity), listings on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) and the provision of regulatory advice.
Experience
Kendall has advised:
- Norfund, The Rohtam Group and Aaavishkaar on the USD25 million debt financing to Balaji EPZ, an EPZ garments manufacturer.
- Mawingu Mauritius on its convertible loan from InfraCo and, separately, its convertible loan from FMO.
- Advised IBL Ltd and Société de Promotion et de Participation pour la Coopération Economique (Proparco) on the acquisition of 65% of the shares in Westlands Heights Limited (Westlands Heights), a Mauritian holding company of the East African pharmaceuticals wholesale dealers, Harley’s Limited (Harley Kenya), Harleys (T) Limited (Harley Tanzania) and Harley’s (U) Limited (Harley Uganda).
- The shareholders of PEG Africa on the sale of PEG Africa to Bboxx Limited.
- E3 Capital Management (E3 Fund) on the investment by E3 Fund of up to USD 3,000,000 in Carbon Value Exchange Ltd (Cavex), a digital market and payments platform that connects buyers of carbon offsets to high-impact projects in the Global South.
- Allianz SE on its KES 10.8 billion acquisition of a controlling stake of the general insurance business of Jubilee Insurance in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Mauritius and Burundi.
- Everstrong Capital on its USD 12 million investment in Gulf Power.
- On the investment by Norfund and Agri-Vie Fund II into Star Bright Holdings Limited, growers of cut flowers.
- The Africa Health Fund, L.L.C on its exit from both Avenue Healthcare and Nairobi Womens Hospital.
- On the cross listing of Bank of Kigali on the NSE.
- Part of the team advising on the USD 2 billion capital and debt restructuring of Kenya Airways PLC.
- Abraaj on its investment into Java Coffee House.
Awards
- Chambers and Global ranked Kendall in Band 4 for his work in Corporate/M&A in Kenya (2025-2026).
- Legal 500 ranked Kendall as a Leading Partner for Commercial, Corporate and M&A in Kenya (2026) and prior, as a Next Generation Partner in the same category for six consecutive years (2020-2025).
- IFLR1000’s Financial and Corporate Guide has rated Kendall as a Notable Practitioner for his work in Private Equity and M&A for two consecutive years (2024-2025).
‘He takes the time and effort to assist and is always involved.’ – Chambers and Partners, 2025
‘Kendall Evans is amazing in terms of service provision. He is good: strong on negotiations, effective and knowledgeable.’ – Chambers and Partners, 2025
AREA OF EXPERTISE
Qualifications
Education
- BSc, University of Durham.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice, BPP College of Professional Studies.
- Postgraduate Diploma, Kenya School of Law
Professional Memberships
Admitted as:
- an advocate in Kenya;
- a solicitor in England, Wales and Hong Kong; and
- a barrister and attorney in Bermuda.
INSIGHTS
Overview
Kendall specialises in mergers and acquisitions (public and private), private equity transactions, corporate and commercial transactions, insurance-linked securities, establishment of joint ventures, corporate structures and restructurings, capital markets and segregated accounts structures, capital raisings (debt and equity), listings on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) and the provision of regulatory advice.
Experience
Kendall has advised:
- Norfund, The Rohtam Group and Aaavishkaar on the USD25 million debt financing to Balaji EPZ, an EPZ garments manufacturer.
- Mawingu Mauritius on its convertible loan from InfraCo and, separately, its convertible loan from FMO.
- Advised IBL Ltd and Société de Promotion et de Participation pour la Coopération Economique (Proparco) on the acquisition of 65% of the shares in Westlands Heights Limited (Westlands Heights), a Mauritian holding company of the East African pharmaceuticals wholesale dealers, Harley’s Limited (Harley Kenya), Harleys (T) Limited (Harley Tanzania) and Harley’s (U) Limited (Harley Uganda).
- The shareholders of PEG Africa on the sale of PEG Africa to Bboxx Limited.
- E3 Capital Management (E3 Fund) on the investment by E3 Fund of up to USD 3,000,000 in Carbon Value Exchange Ltd (Cavex), a digital market and payments platform that connects buyers of carbon offsets to high-impact projects in the Global South.
- Allianz SE on its KES 10.8 billion acquisition of a controlling stake of the general insurance business of Jubilee Insurance in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Mauritius and Burundi.
- Everstrong Capital on its USD 12 million investment in Gulf Power.
- On the investment by Norfund and Agri-Vie Fund II into Star Bright Holdings Limited, growers of cut flowers.
- The Africa Health Fund, L.L.C on its exit from both Avenue Healthcare and Nairobi Womens Hospital.
- On the cross listing of Bank of Kigali on the NSE.
- Part of the team advising on the USD 2 billion capital and debt restructuring of Kenya Airways PLC.
- Abraaj on its investment into Java Coffee House.
Awards
- Chambers and Global ranked Kendall in Band 4 for his work in Corporate/M&A in Kenya (2025-2026).
- Legal 500 ranked Kendall as a Leading Partner for Commercial, Corporate and M&A in Kenya (2026) and prior, as a Next Generation Partner in the same category for six consecutive years (2020-2025).
- IFLR1000’s Financial and Corporate Guide has rated Kendall as a Notable Practitioner for his work in Private Equity and M&A for two consecutive years (2024-2025).
‘He takes the time and effort to assist and is always involved.’ – Chambers and Partners, 2025
‘Kendall Evans is amazing in terms of service provision. He is good: strong on negotiations, effective and knowledgeable.’ – Chambers and Partners, 2025
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