Senior Associate Corporate & Commercial

Valentine Gaya

Africa & Middle East

Valentine Gaya is a driven legal professional with over seven years of experience in legal research, drafting, regulatory compliance, policy formulation, and implementation. Possessing specialized expertise in tax, commercial law, securities, banking law, non-governmental advisory, and aviation law. 
 
Valentine has facilitated end-to-end M&A transactions, advised on tax-optimized deal structures, and represented clients before the Kenya Revenue Authority and the Tax Appeals Tribunal. His experience spans cross-border investments, corporate restructuring, intellectual property management, and conveyancing.
 
Valentine Gaya brings a rare combination of legal rigour, commercial awareness, and operational leadership to any organization. Whether negotiating complex contracts, managing stakeholder engagement, or streamlining office policies, he focuses on mitigating risk and driving organisational growth.

Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Education

Moi University

Bachelor of Laws, LLB

Kenya School of Law

Diploma, Advocates Training Program

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