Anjarwalla & Khanna‘s employment practice is routinely instructed by several high-profile national and international clients seeking its services across a range of advisory, litigious, transactional, and corporate governance matters. With support from its forensics team, the firm is also able to provide integrated support on risk, compliance and investigations. Sonal Tejpar, who has significant experience advising on restructuring and labour management matters, and managing partner Rosa Nduati-Mutero, who excels in M&A-related employment issues, lead the team, with corruption and bribery specialist Aisha Abdallah and employment litigation star Faith Macharia rounding out the group.

Bowmans is a prime choice for international clients navigating the domestic employment scene and domestic corporations requiring a breadth of service. Leveraging cross-border expertise in the region, the team has an excellent track record in union and unfair dismissal suits, employment law elements of M&A transactions, employee incentive plans, and dispute resolution. Leadership is held jointly between Rainbow Field, whose focus is restructuring and redundancy, and Terry Mwango, who is the point of contact for contentious matters. Cecil Kuyo supports on litigation and alternative dispute resolution.

Key players in the finance, energy, defence and tech industries routinely seek the expertise of Dentons Hamilton Harrison & Mathews for the team's ease of success in employment disputes, as well as its tailored advice on disciplinary and termination processes, restructuring, employee transfers, and employment contracts. Michi Kirimi specialises in redundancy and restructuring advice, as well as labour disputes with former employees, while Lorna Mainnah is highly regarded for her expertise in immigration matters for expatriate employees. Litigator Ezra Makori is an excellent resource when negotiating with labour unions.

With an excellent track record in employment advisory and litigation, Iseme, Kamau & Maema Advocates is patronised by leading names in a range of industries, including banking, education, and tech. Complex disputes, restructuring briefs, and M&A-related employment matters are expertly handled by the team. Practice head William Maema is a seasoned employment expert, and is particularly adept in supporting businesses in navigating complex employment laws and regulations. Martin Munyu excels in high-stakes disputes, while Imelda Anika and Christine Njau are key contacts for immigration support.

International corporations, large public companies, SMEs, and not-for-profit entities seek out Kaplan & Stratton Advocates for their expert advice on contentious and non-contentious employment matters. The team offers a full service across disputes, investigations, compliance, structuring, recruitment, immigration, and employee transfers. Practice head Sam Wainaina is without peer in the realm of pensions, and Peter Gachuhi flaunts extensive experience in litigation, arbitration, and mediation. Esther Kinyenje enjoys a stellar reputation in major trade and industrial relations disputes, while Cosima Wetende is another skilled litigator and labour law advisor.

Munyao Muthama & Kashindi‘s reputable employment practice draws leading blue-chip companies, top-tier banks, multinational corporations, public entities, and educational institutions seeking advice on a range of matters. Support is available for contested dismissal and collective bargaining disputes, employee separation processes, as well as compliance and best practices. Irene Kashindi is well-recognised as an all-rounder with significant experience and is complemented by labour law expert George Kashindi, experienced litigator Margaret Miringu, and Antoney Aringa, who has run several successful defences in employment and labour relations disputes.

A strong showing in pensions and employment advice makes MMAN Advocates, a member of the Eversheds Sutherland Africa alliance, a key contender for national and international players across an array of industries including energy, manufacturing, financial services, education, tech, and telecoms. The team is particularly well-versed in consulting on employee benefits, ESOP structuring, employment contracts, and HR policy issues. Carole Ayugi leads the practice, with a wealth of experience in pensions and transactions-related employment matters.

Particularly prominent in employment litigation, Oraro & Company Advocates enjoys a loyal roster of prominent clients relying on the team in complex voluntary early retirement, unfair termination, and redundancy disputes. Practice head Chacha Odera has a demonstrated track record in defending against class actions, while John Mbaluto is similarly proficient in navigating trade union disputes. Sandra Kavagi supports across the range of employment and labour law matters.

Assisting corporations both at home and abroad, Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr incorporating Kieti Law LLP‘s employment practice provides a number of advisory services, including regarding redundancy, due diligence and compliance, corporate immigration, and employee benefits. Njeri Wagacha, experienced in employment contracts, disciplinary proceedings, and statutory compliance, leads the team, with support from Rizichi Kashero-Ondego.

ENSafrica continues to grow its client base of national and international big hitters, providing employment advisory within the scope of terminations and exits, recruitment, due diligence and compliance, as well as allegations of misconduct and employee disputes. Nigel Shaw heads the team, with a strong background in HR policy and process review, inclusivity measures, and corporate immigration. Binti Shah is well-versed in redundancy processes, Mahesh Acharya is experienced in disciplinary proceedings, and Amar Grewal-Thethy has had success with business transfer queries.