Anjarwalla & Khanna counts among its expansive client portfolio a broad range of household names, representing them in some of the most complex, high-value disputes in the region. Alongside the traditional spectrum of commercial litigation, the practice is also well-resourced to assist with arbitration, white-collar defence, investigations, and compliance matters. As head of the regional practice based in Nairobi, Aisha Abdallah demonstrates her impressive acumen in sensitive bribery and corruption-related defence, while Faith Macharia is lauded for her track record in employment disputes. International litigation and arbitration expert Luisa Cetina excels as joint head of the forensics and investigations division, and Abbas Esmail specialises in constitutional and human rights litigation.
Testimonials
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- ‘The ALN team has remained outstanding in the changing dispute management landscape. The team stretches into cross-border disputes as seamlessly as it handles domestic matters. Agility, experience, efficiency and skills make them stand out.’
- ‘Faith Macharia stands out for her courtroom presence and her impeccable advisory on complex cross-border disputes.’
Key clients
- Vodafone Group
- Vodafone International Holdings BV
Work highlights
- Acted for Vodafone Group and related entities in connection with a public interest suit filed at the High Court Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Division, Nairobi, by shareholders and users of the Mpesa mobile money platform jointly developed by Safaricom.
- Acted for KAM, a Kenyan business association with over 1,000 members, in connection with a tax dispute against the Attorney General, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and the National Assembly, challenging the constitutionality of minimum tax provisions at 1% of the gross revenue of a business.