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Anjarwalla & Khanna

Tax

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Anjarwalla & Khanna

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Tax - Kenya

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Anjarwalla & Khanna is a top-tier law firm housing a full-service tax department. Its lawyers advise on the full gamut of tax matters, including tax compliance and structuring. The group frequently provides advice on tax issues arising out of transactional work, and it is present on some of the largest deals in the Kenyan market. The team offers further expertise representing clients in significant tax disputes and corporate tax assessments. The department is regularly sought out by clients hailing from the financial services, logistics and energy sectors.

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Work Highlights

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  • Anjarwalla & Khanna acted for the Kenya Bankers Association on a challenge against the Kenya Revenue Authority's plans to impose a withholding tax on the losses made in derivative transactions.

Strengths

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  • They have a dedicated team of tax experts, including lawyers who previously worked with the regulator, and can guide you on its approach to matters.

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  • The firm has a deep understanding of tax law in Kenya and the key issues the Revenue Authority focuses on. Its lawyers manage to come up with ways to navigate these in the interests of their clients.

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  • They offer first-class client service. They really guide you through the process and have a strong grip and understanding of the subject across departments.

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  • The Anjarwalla & Khanna team has an in-depth understanding of the taxation landscape and immense experience in tax dispute resolution.

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  • They are always very detailed in their work; they give us real quality. They are also very responsive.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Daniel Ngumy
    Daniel Ngumy

    Daniel Ngumy

    Daniel Ngumy receives plaudits for his dedicated tax practice, covering corporate advisory work as well as support in contentious proceedings against the Revenue Authority. He excels in providing advice on VAT, double tax agreements and corporate income tax. Among his most prestigious clients are major names in the energy and manufacturing sectors.

    • Daniel is very knowledgeable. He understands tax law and government interpretation very well.

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    • Daniel is very client-focused and can translate our vision to counterparties with ease.

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    • Daniel is the leading tax expert in Kenya; I would not go to anyone else before him. He makes time and understands the relevance of his advice to clients. He has a lot of expertise and foresight.

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  • Kenneth Njuguna
    Kenneth Njuguna

    Kenneth Njuguna

    Kenneth Njuguna provides tax advice to clients in the context of major domestic and cross-border transactions. He often acts for major names operating in the insurance and energy sectors.

    • Kenneth is really spectacular. He is calm under pressure and extremely well versed in complex matters. Beyond tax, he understands the local dynamics and has good business acumen.

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    • Kenneth is a hands-on professional who's always available to provide clarification, and who brings a wealth of experience in tax matters as well as effective strategies for addressing them.

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    • He is an exceptional tax expert who goes out of his way to have client issues resolved.

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    • Kenneth understands the tax system from a financial management perspective. He is able to put himself in our shoes, see our point of view and recommend which approach to take.

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