About
Provided by Bowmans
We have been at the forefront of employment law in the region for many years. We offer a breadth and depth of knowledge and experience in the fields of industrial relations, employment, employee benefits and pensions law on a level that is hard to match.
Our practice is known for its depth of experience; thought leadership; strategic and balanced labour relations advice; a reputation for effective solutions and extensive experience in complex commercial transactions and restructurings (including cross-border). We continue to redefine our practice in response to the needs of multi-national clients with increasing cross border interests in the sub-Saharan region.
Our focus areas include engaging and moving employees (immigration), employee risk and investigations, business transfers, outsourcing, and the employment consequences of all forms of business restructuring, industrial relations and collective bargaining (including union recognition), and dispute resolution, including mediation with a special focus on board room disputes, executive dismissals, discrimination and biased labour practice claims and judicial review of tribunal decisions.
We also do a great deal of immigration work. We consistently provide advice on all immigration matters including immigration related applications, filing for special passes and work permits.
Chambers Review
Bowmans houses a distinguished employment group with tried and tested expertise in both transactional and contentious mandates. The team demonstrates prowess in significant employee transfers and redundancies, as well as handling ESOP structuring for both listed and non-listed companies. The group is well placed to handle terminations and claims, including wrongful dismissal, as well as advising on employee incentive programmes. Bowmans has the capacity to handle multi-jurisdictional employment mandates, with further support provided through its network of offices in South Africa, Uganda, Tanzania and Mauritius.
Work Highlights
- The team acted for the defendants Sanlam Kenya and Sanlam General Life Insurance in the Employment and Labour Relations Court against claims of unfair termination filed by a former employee.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
One source said: "They are a great partner to have and are versatile with diverse experience and good case management," adding: "They have excellent client service."
One source said: "They are a great partner to have and are versatile with diverse experience and good case management," adding: "They have excellent client service."
Notable Practitioners
Operating out of Nairobi, Rainbow Field frequently handles matters pertaining to restructuring and redundancy implementation, as well as preparing template employment contracts and trust deeds. She possesses further proficiency in executive terminations and acts for a range of regional clients.
"She also has M&A knowledge, which is an added advantage to her employment practice."
Ranked Lawyers at
Bowmans
Kenya
Clients
Provided by Bowmans
Base Titanium Ltd
Car and General
GDF Swiss Energy
Ol-Pejeta Ranching Limited
Visa CEMEA
Industries
Provided by Bowmans
Financial Institutions
Infrastructure
Real Estate and Construction
Transport