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Nella Gatumo

Associate

Nella has a wide range of experience from Kenya in general corporate banking, real estate finance, receivables finance and project finance.

She has also advised on several capital market transactions, including a sovereign bond.

Additionally, she has experience in advising on restructuring, refinancing and corporate insolvency in Kenya. In London, Nella has garnered experience in advising on financing of water companies, project finance as well as public and private securitisation deals.

Nella was part of the team that was awarded the East Africa Private Equity Deal of the Year 2019 by DealMakers Africa.

Additionally, she was recognized in 2022 by IFLR 1000 as a Rising Star in banking and finance in Kenya.

Experience

Representative matters

Nationwide Building Society on the £750,000,000 Series 2022-2 issuance of notes by Silverstone Master Issuer plc in London.

Nationwide Building Society on the cash tender offer for notes issued by Silverstone Master Issuer plc in London.

A Global Financial Institution on a £900,000,000 revolving credit facility to a UK water company.

A Global Financial Institution on a £100,000,000 revolving credit facility to a UK water company.

A Lender Group on a £480,000,000 revolving credit facility to a UK water company.

Published Work

  • Co- Author, Chambers and Partners Securitisation Guide, Kenya, 2020
  • Co-Author, Mondaq Aviation Finance Comparative Guide, Kenya, 2021

Leadership Positions And Professional Affiliations

Member, The Law Society of Kenya

Awards

DealMakers AFRICA East Africa Private Equity Deal of the Year 2019
Disclaimer
A&O Shearman was formed on May 1, 2024 by the combination of Shearman & Sterling LLP and Allen & Overy LLP and their respective affiliates (the legacy firms). Any matters referred to above may include matters undertaken by one or more of the legacy firms rather than A&O Shearman.