Valentine Kailo

Tax & Legal Associate

Supporting businesses with integrated tax, corporate, and commercial advisory grounded in precision and strategic insight.

Professional Overview

Valentine Kailo is a Tax & Legal Associate with experience spanning tax advisory, corporate and commercial law, and dispute resolution. She works closely with clients to ensure compliance while structuring transactions that are both efficient and aligned with business objectives.

Her practice includes advising on Kenyan and cross-border taxation, supporting tax dispute resolution processes, and structuring corporate and commercial transactions. She has been involved in due diligence for mergers and acquisitions, identifying legal risks and recommending mitigation strategies.

Valentine also has experience in intellectual property, assisting clients with trademark and patent applications in Kenya. Prior to joining GNG Law Advocates LLP, she worked at SKM Africa LLP, where she supported regional tax advisory engagements, including transfer pricing analysis, KRA audit support, and

Key Areas of Practice

  • Tax Advisory & Compliance

  • Corporate & Commercial Law

  • Mergers & Acquisitions (Due Diligence)

  • Cross-Border Taxation

  • Intellectual Property (Trademarks & Patents)

Experience Highlights

  • Advisory on tax compliance across Kenyan and cross-border frameworks

  • Participation in M&A due diligence and transaction structuring

  • Support in KRA audits and transfer pricing analysis

  • Contributions to legislative research and Finance Bill submissions

  • Experience across litigation and general legal practice

Education

  • LL.B, Catholic University of Eastern Africa

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law

Approach

Valentine brings a structured and analytical approach to legal and tax advisory — helping clients navigate complexity while positioning their businesses for sustainable growth.

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