Corporate/M&A
Global Guide 2024 : Kenya
Band 3
Email address
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+254 20 284 1000About
Provided by Kaplan & Stratton
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.
Chambers Review
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. Team members also offer experience in competition law matters, covering both merger clearance and behavioural investigations.
Work Highlights
- Kaplan & Stratton assisted CFAO with the reorganisation of Toyota and Volkswagen's distributorships in Kenya, including the transfer of assets.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team at Kaplan & Stratton were diligent and responsive, and the replies were pertinent and clear."
"The team at Kaplan & Stratton were diligent and responsive, and the replies were pertinent and clear."
Notable Practitioners
Joseph Ng'ang'ira often assists international clients with reorganisations, investments and acquisitions involving Kenyan targets. He also demonstrates a growing presence in merger clearance filings before the competition authorities, as well as representing clients in investigations into possible abuses of dominance. He acts for clients from the energy and logistics sectors.
"Joseph is a talented and intelligent lawyer who is able to provide practical advice in complex situations."
"He provides an amazing service."