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Anjarwalla & Khanna

Corporate/M&A & Private Equity

Global Guide 2026 : Africa-wide

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Anjarwalla & Khanna

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Corporate/M&A & Private Equity - Africa-wide

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Renowned Kenyan law firm Anjarwalla & Khanna (A&K) has an impressive reputation throughout Africa. It moreover has an expansive reach beyond Kenya's borders via ALN, the network of allied law firms which A&K coordinates. The firm is consistently retained by African clients for advice on M&A and corporate restructurings in the TMT and financial services spaces, with frequent roles on cross-border mandates. ALN members are also regularly sought out by international law firms for support as local counsel in various African jurisdictions. A&K additionally represents overseas corporations and private equity funds in a variety of inbound acquisitions. As well as assisting with transactions, the firm is well placed to provide guidance on regulatory issues such as competition compliance.

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Work Highlights

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  • Anjarwalla & Khanna assisted Mauritius-incorporated Maziwa with its 100% acquisition of Kenya-based Highland Creamers & Foods.

Strengths

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  • One of Anjarwalla's defining strengths is the exceptional accessibility of its partners. Regardless of the size or complexity of the mandate, senior partners are available and actively involved.

    Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentGlobal

  • Anjarwalla & Khanna is able to deploy a senior team with significant technical expertise to help resolve complex cross-border M&A issues.

    Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentGlobal

  • Anjarwalla & Khanna combines a deep understanding of the legal framework with practical advice on how to navigate often nascent and complex regulatory areas in deal-making.

    Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentGlobal

  • Anjarwalla & Khanna has a highly competent team. They work with professionalism, honesty and always deliver. They are a law firm you can fully rely on.

    Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentGlobal

  • Anjarwalla has superior expertise on the subject matter, good industry knowledge and an ability to view issues through a commercial lens while maintaining legal professionalism throughout the process.

    Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Karim S Anjarwalla
    Karim S Anjarwalla

    Karim S Anjarwalla

    Karim Anjarwalla is a formidable figure in the Kenyan legal market. His excellent international reputation is matched by his impressive experience advising on transformative cross-border M&A and investments. Based in Nairobi, he is also at the forefront of the firm's ALN alliance.

    • Karim Anjarwalla is highly knowledgeable and attentive to detail.

      Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentGlobal

    • Karim is, without a doubt, one of the most respected and professional lawyers I’ve ever worked with. His ability to navigate and simplify complex legal and corporate structures is truly unmatched.

      Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentGlobal

    • Karim Anjarwalla is excellent at getting to the heart of complex matters and providing pragmatic solutions that he is then able to communicate clearly to senior executives.

      Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentGlobal

    • Karim Anjarwalla is a highly sophisticated thinker and problem-solver.

      Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentGlobal
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