General Business Law

Kakar Advocates continues to advise clients on legal matters relating to Afghanistan, with experience across a wide range of commercial services, including tax, land, mining and labour advisory work, as well as commercial dispute resolution. The firm advises international corporate clients and charitable organisations, alongside local entities, on their legal issues in Afghanistan. The team contains lawyers who have both local and international legal expertise.

"Kakar Advocates have been able to maintain their effectiveness and continued to provide assistance to clients. They keep a close watch on developments in various government and judicial institutions to ensure that they are able to provide clients with the most up-to-date business and legal information."

"The Kakar Advocates team is a tremendous asset in a very difficult legal environment."

Kawun Kakar is the managing partner of the firm and is well versed in advising international and local clients on various matters, including dispute resolution, mining, land, employment and tax. He is able to leverage strong local connections and experience across a wide range of sectors. "Kawun Kakar is skilled in building relationships. He has a talent for connecting with people and is able to foster strong, positive relationships with clients and colleagues alike."

Thomas Kraemer is highly experienced in advising international and local clients including NGOs and corporates. He has a thorough knowledge of corporate, employment and mining sector matters. He is a US-qualified attorney. "Tom is excellent to deal with. He is highly responsive and very attuned to taking clients and international colleagues through the unique challenges of navigating the Afghan legal system. We've relied on him heavily, and he's been great." "He has a strong understanding of the law and is able to provide expert advice and guidance to clients in a timely manner without any fail."