Department profile
Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

Employment

Global Guide 2026 : Kenya


Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

Rankings

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Employment - Kenya

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (Kieti Law LLP) is a law firm demonstrating a strong offering in advisory employment matters, especially with its expertise in workforce restructuring and redundancy processes. The law firm is also well equipped to represent clients in wrongful termination disputes. Its clientele spans the energy, telecoms and technology sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (Kieti Law LLP) advised Atlas on its compliance with Kenyan employment law, including on its human resources and employment handbook.

Strengths

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  • The team proactively updates on court proceedings and next steps.

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  • Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr's lawyers listen and understand their client's needs. They follow through on the assignment up to its conclusion whilst maintaining constant communication.

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  • Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr is responsive and available to engage with clients. The team is also quick to address the issues at hand.

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  • Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr is strategic, pragmatic and commercially aware. It is able to solve problems and work flexibly to meet our needs.

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  • The lawyers at the firm are quick, serious and provide a good level of advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Desmond Odhiambo
    Band 3Desmond Odhiambo

    Desmond Odhiambo

    Co-head of the employment department, Desmond Odhiambo demonstrates solid expertise in assisting clients with a range of matters, including sexual harassment allegations, disciplinary actions, unfair termination claims, as well as general employment advisory.

    • Desmond Odhiambo is a well-rounded lawyer with a deep understanding of his domain.

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    • Desmond Odhiambo is very engaged and knows his litigation stuff.

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    • Desmond Odhiambo has a good understanding of complex matters and can translate these to simple solutions.

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    • Desmond Odhiambo is an astute employment practitioner with exemplary and cutting-edge legal skills.

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Ranked Individuals at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (1)

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