Patricia

Patricia J. Lelei

LL.B Hons (UoN), Dip. in Law (KSL), MCIArb

Professional Profile

Patricia is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya who is always looking for a higher challenge, particularly in real estate, finance and commercial law practice. She understands clients’ needs and strategic objectives and has the ability to meet those objectives by providing balanced and pragmatic solutions rooted in the law.

She leads our Property & Finance Department which has vast experience in advising on all aspects of conveyancing, property and construction law. Our team of lawyers has the technical know-how to advise on:

  • Structuring of complex developments for commercial & residential properties.
  • Assisting in the acquisition & disposal of land including change of user.
  • Extension of leases and processing of titles.
  • Subdivisions & amalgamations.
  • Drafting of construction contracts and agreements with project consultants.

Our clients include real estate investors, developers and tenants of commercial & residential properties, lending companies and private clients.

Notable Works & Briefs

Family Estate Structuring & Agriculture Land Sale

Advised in the structuring of a family estate, on due diligence and negotiations for the sale of agricultural land in Laikipia County valued at USD 15 million.

Health Services Provider Acquisition

Advising a leading health services provider on due diligence and purchase of land in a mixed use development in Kiambu in a transaction valued at USD 6 million.

State Corporation Property Acquisition

Advised a state corporation on due diligence and purchase of properties in Mombasa and Nyeri valued at USD 1.2 million.

Upperhill Mixed-Use Development

Advising an international client on due diligence and acting on the purchase of land in Upperhill valued at USD 10 million intended for mixed use development.

Real Estate Project Structuring

Acting for various real estate companies in structuring real estate projects including preparation of project documents, joint ventures, setting up special purpose vehicles, preparation of all sale documents, handling of sale transactions between developers and buyers, registration of interests and handling closure of the projects.

Land Use & Subdivision

Representing clients in change of users, extension of leases and subdivision of land.

Property Disposal & Interests

Acting for multiple clients in the purchase, sale and disposal of various interests in land including undeveloped land, apartments, office units and homes.

Leasing & Residential Licensing

Acting for various companies and public bodies in preparation and execution of leases and licenses for units in commercial and residential buildings.

Project Finance Facility

Undertaking legal structuring and preparation of security agreements for an international mortgage company in a project finance facility of USD 5 million to a Kenyan company.

Banking & Lending Transactions

Acting for banks, micro finance banks and saccos in lending transactions where we handle due diligence with respect to borrowers and on land offered as collateral, structuring of lending transactions and perfection of all securities and advising on all legal matters arising.

Supply Chain Finance & Factoring

Advising a lending company involved in supply chain financing in legal aspects of the lending, preparing factoring agreements, security documents and all the documents to be executed between the lender and third parties.

Debt Structuring

Advising various companies in debt structuring and preparation of securities to secure lending to third parties.

Notable Assignments

The Saitoti Commission

Represented Eurocopter in the Commission of Enquiry into the cause of the air crash that killed a Kenyan Cabinet Minister and an Assistant Minister. View Case Details

International Family Law

Represented clients in disputes involving international child abduction and complex cross-border family litigation.

Public Interest

Handled cases involving the compulsory acquisition of land in the public interest, ensuring fair compensation and legal compliance. View Case Details

Arbitration

Acted as case counsel in high-net-worth arbitration disputes, providing strategic representation in complex domestic and international proceedings.

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