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Tax - Kenya

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

  • 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.

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Notable Practitioners

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Alex Mathini
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Alex Mathini
2
Band 2

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.

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.

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

Andrew Oduor
3
Andrew Oduor
3
Band 3

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.

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Alex Mathini
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Alex Mathini
2
Band 2
Andrew Oduor
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Andrew Oduor
3
Band 3