Department profile
Bowmans

Tax

Global Guide 2026 : Kenya


Bowmans

Rankings

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Tax - Kenya

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Bowmans has an established tax department handling a range of issues, including tax litigation and appellate proceedings. The firm also advises an array of major clients on tax structuring and transaction-related tax issues, with a notable client following in the tech sector. Additionally, the team possesses significant experience assisting with regulatory matters and is well known for its strength in cross-border work.

Work Highlights

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  • Bowmans advised the Holcim Group on the tax issues arising from its sale of a 58.6% stake in Bamburi Cement to the Amsons Group, a transaction valued at USD100 million.

Strengths

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  • Bowmans has in-depth knowledge of the intricacies of Kenyan tax law and experience of similar challenges faced by other companies. They provide timely and accurate advice that yields positive results.

    Tax respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Alex Mathini
    Band 2Alex Mathini

    Alex Mathini

    Alex Mathini leads the Kenyan tax team at Bowmans. He has extensive experience in non-contentious tax matters, regularly advising clients on the tax implications of high-value M&A transactions, fund formations and group restructuring initiatives.

    • Alex helps us with aplomb. He is sensible, practical and knows how the Revenue Authority works, so he takes the right arguments forward.

      Tax respondentGlobal
    • Alex has a very good command of the tax environment in Kenya and is able to use that knowledge to support clients when resolving relevant issues.

      Tax respondentGlobal
    • Alex is very professional and demonstrates expertise across an array of areas.

      Tax respondentGlobal
  • Band 3Andrew Oduor
    Band 3Andrew Oduor

    Andrew Oduor

    Andrew Oduor regularly handles tax assessment challenges before Kenya's Tax Appeal Tribunal. He has noteworthy experience relating to capital gains tax and transfer pricing cases, and is frequently active on behalf of international clients.

    • Andrew is knowledgeable on tax. He understands the long-term implications of decisions, as well as the needs of his clients.

      Tax respondentGlobal

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