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Viewed by the market as holding “a prominent position in the corporate legal market” our Corporate and M&A practice has proven to be the team of choice for both local and foreign clients. The team advises on a variety of commercial and corporate matters such as business establishment, reorganisation, buy-outs, mergers, JVs, shareholder agreements etc. Known for having “the best drafting skills in this market". The team is highly commended by clients for being "committed to client satisfaction and timely service delivery."
Because of our consistently high volume of complex transactional engagements, our commercial team has developed a broad vision of the issues that confront business organizations and an aptitude for developing novel and pragmatic solutions in relation to mergers and acquisitions.
By leveraging on our finance, tax, competition, regulatory and employment law expertise, the firm has become known for its value-generating role in corporate restructuring and commercial contracts.
The M&A team is led by Joseph Ng’ang’ira and Sarah Kiarie who are highly respected for their expertise in M&A transactions in Kenya as can be demonstrated by their respective transactions and client base. Joseph and Sarah are assisted by the highly regarded Ken Kamaitha both who has a wealth of experience in M&A transactions in Kenya.
Provided by Chambers
Kaplan & Stratton is an established law firm in the Kenyan corporate space and is regularly instructed by a diverse pool of clients. The team has a particularly impressive following of logistics companies and financial services clients. The firm's experience encompasses acquisitions and strategic investments, as well as joint venture agreements.
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Kaplan & Stratton represented Safaricom in its acquisition of M-Pesa Holding from Vodafone.
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The firm gives well-researched opinions and handles the projects in a seamless manner.
The team has a strong and deep understanding of the law and its application to the M&A regime.
I am impressed by its ability to summarise issues and propose practical solutions. The team is able to attend to critical issues and also identifies non-critical issues.
The firm gives well-researched opinions and handles the projects in a seamless manner.
The team has a strong and deep understanding of the law and its application to the M&A regime.
I am impressed by its ability to summarise issues and propose practical solutions. The team is able to attend to critical issues and also identifies non-critical issues.
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Joseph Ng'ang'ira often assists international clients with reorganisations, investments and acquisitions involving Kenyan targets. He acts for clients from the energy and logistics sectors and co-heads the corporate M&A practice at Kaplan & Stratton.
Joseph is a reliable service provider. He is responsive and has immersed himself in understanding our business.
Joseph is readily available and easy to engage with. He is an expert in his field and a commercially aware lawyer who gives legal advisory with the business in mind.
Joseph Ng'ang'ira is available and on top of all the issues.
Joseph Ng'ang'ira is very hard-working, and provides good insight.