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We are proud of our member firms, ALN Kenya and ALN Nigeria, who have been recognised as Country Firm of the Year for Kenya and Nigeria, respectively, at the 2025 Lexology Index Awards.

We are delighted to be recognised among Africa’s largest law firms by headcount. This milestone reflects the collective strength of our alliance, made up of teams across Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, ADNA (ALN firms in Algeria, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea and Morocco), Mauritius, Ghana, Tanzania, Zambia, Ethiopia, Rwanda, and Sudan.

We are proud to announce that ALN Kenya Partners Dominic Rebelo, Abbas Esmail and Adnan Khan have recently been recognised at the 2025 Nairobi Legal Awards, organised by the Law Society of Kenya.

Dominic was awarded both the Lawyer of the Year and Commercial Practitioner of the Year awards; Abbas was recognised as first runner-up for the Litigation Practitioner of the Year award; and Adnan was highlighted as first runner-up for the Pupil Master of the Year award.

As Africa continues its trajectory toward becoming one of the world’s fastest-growing regions, rapid advancements in energy, infrastructure, and digital technologies are shaping the continent’s transformation. These sectors are driving economic growth, attracting investment, and redefining how African states, investors, and businesses engage within the global marketplace.

ALN firms in Kenya, Mauritius, Nigeria and Zambia were recently recognised for their excellence in tax, with each firm’s practice ranked by the International Tax Review (ITR).

This recognition underscores the exceptional calibre, depth of expertise, and consistent delivery of our tax practice across ALN.

We are proud to announce a groundbreaking milestone for ALN Kenya, as we become the first law firm in Africa to achieve the prestigious ISO 27001 (Information Security Management) and ISO 27701 (Privacy Information Management) certifications. This achievement underscores our unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and client trust.

 

 

 

We are proud to announce that ALN Kenya’s Dispute Resolution team has been recognised as the Leading Arbitration Team/Law Firm of the Year at the 2025 Africa Arbitration Awards, underscoring their excellence and commitment to all forms of dispute resolution.

This recognition highlights the team’s pivotal role in securing successful outcomes for clients, particularly as arbitration and other alternative dispute resolution mechanisms gain greater prominence in commercial and investor-state disputes. With expertise spanning multiple sectors, the team continues to position ALN Kenya as a leading force in arbitration services, making a significant impact across Africa and the Middle East.

ALN Kenya Partner & Head of Dispute Resolution, Aisha Abdallah, shares her excitement on this achievement, emphasising: “This recognition is a reflection of the trust our clients place in us and the dedication of our team in delivering innovative and effective dispute resolution advice. Arbitration continues to play a vital role in shaping the commercial and investment landscape across Africa, and we are proud to contribute to strengthening its practice both regionally and globally. This is the 2nd year in a row that we have won, which reflects the consistency of our high performance.”

 

Operating out of Kenya, Tanzania, and the UAE, our Dispute Resolution practice is widely respected for its ability to navigate complex, cross-border, and high-stakes arbitration matters. From handling disputes across diverse legal systems to providing tailored, client-focused strategies, we remain dedicated to delivering outstanding service and results.

The Africa Arbitration Awards celebrate the remarkable achievements of arbitration specialists, institutions, and jurisdictions in promoting the growth of arbitration across the continent. As more countries adopt arbitration-friendly regulations and develop regional hubs, we are honoured to play a key role in advancing robust dispute resolution frameworks in Africa.

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ALN firms, ALN Kenya | Anjarwalla & Khanna and ALN Zambia | Musa Dudhia & Co. tax teams have been honoured at the ITR Awards, with both receiving the prestigious accolades of Kenya Tax Firm of the Year and Zambia Tax Firm of the Year respectively, and Kenya receiving further recognition as Kenya Transfer Pricing Firm of the Year.

ALN has been recognised at the African Legal Awards 2025, a testament to the strength of our alliance, the collaboration across our member firms, and the dedication of our people. 

ALN was proud to be part of the first-ever Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) Investor Roadshow organised by Nairobi Securities Exchange in partnership with Equity Bank and KenInvest held on 9 September 2025, in Dubai, UAE, underscoring its role as a key partner in driving cross-border investment and business collaboration between East Africa and the Middle East.