Department profile
Kaplan & Stratton

Tax

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Kaplan & Stratton

Rankings

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Tax - Kenya

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Kaplan & Stratton advises a variety of domestic and international clients on the full gamut of tax matters. The firm is particularly known for its ability to handle high-value tax litigation and appellate work, including on behalf of clients in the financial services sector. Its lawyers are also well placed to assist with tax advisory matters, such as compliance work, in the context of new business structuring and employment arrangements.

Work Highlights

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  • Kaplan & Stratton represented TotalEnergies Kenya in a tax appeal filed by the Kenya Revenue Authority against an earlier ruling concerning the treatment of management and technical fees under the Kenya-France double taxation agreement.

Strengths

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  • The firm has good industry knowledge and a strong grasp of the law, as well as a strong, detail-oriented team. They are able to explore various scenarios and outcomes to help gauge risk.

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  • The team has a wealth of knowledge and experience. They are well respected in the industry.

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  • Kaplan & Stratton has experienced lawyers with in-depth knowledge and who are available on a timely basis.

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  • They have a thorough knowledge of the tax litigation space in Kenya.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Nazima Malik
    Band 1Nazima Malik

    Nazima Malik

    Nazima Malik is renowned for her tax disputes specialism, with vast experience handling a range of local and cross-border tax disputes with the Kenya Revenue Authority. Her clients include major multinational corporations in the energy sector and distinguished local and regional names in the technology and finance sectors. She provides advice on a variety of significant tax matters, including those relating to international double tax agreements.

    • Nazima always follows through on what you have agreed, and updates you regularly on any developments. She is very well versed in tax laws, both locally and internationally.

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    • Nazima is a very eloquent and well-respected lawyer who has a very good grasp of complex matters and an understanding of key issues.

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    • Nazima always delivers her expertise in tax effortlessly.

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    • Nazima understands her work and her client. She is also very approachable and responsive.

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    • Nazima is a great tax litigation lawyer.

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