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Dentons Hamilton Harrison & Mathews

Employment

Global Guide 2026 : Kenya


Dentons Hamilton Harrison & Mathews

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Dentons Hamilton Harrison & Mathews is one of the leading firms in Kenya that provides a full range of employment and labour relations legal services in all areas of contentious and non-contentious matters. Our team has given advice on several complex employment matters including trade union disputes and negotiations, termination and redundancies, managing employee exits, contract, and policy, transfer of employment among others. The team also advises on ESOPS and Phantom Share Schemes for both listed and private companies.

We have a strong record of handling complex disputes and represent clients in various courts and tribunals. We also advise on collective bargaining agreements, union recognition, and the registration procedures.

Our team also handles all immigration aspects including cross-border mergers and acquisitions, visa requirements, work permits applications, permanent residency citizenship, and related procedures. 

We have an extensive client base across major industries including Kenyan and foreign financial institutions, foreign and local investors, industry bodies, oil companies, airlines, insurance companies, foreign embassies and missions, tour and travel operators and agents, hotel groups, religious and missionary organisations and international aid organisations among others.

Clients (10)

  • Airtel Networks (K) Limited
  • Acumen Fund
  • British Army Training Unit Kenya
  • G4S Kenya Limited
  • Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya
  • Kenya Power
  • Lufthansa German Airlines
  • Nairobi Stock Exchange Limited
  • Swiss International Airline
  • Telkom Kenya Limited

Industries (12)

  • Banks
  • Commercial and Professional Services
  • Consumer
  • Construction & Materials
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Government
  • Healthcare
  • Insurance
  • Media
  • Not for Profit / Charities
  • Telecommunications

Chambers Review

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Employment - Kenya

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Dentons Hamilton Harrison & Mathews is a highly respected law firm with an impressive employment practice in Kenya. It has a particularly strong contentious employment practice, representing employers in trade union disputes, and in single claimant and multi-claimant unfair dismissal cases, discrimination cases and various other disputes. The team remains a popular choice of counsel for large-scale redundancies following company reorganisations. The firm represents a diverse pool of clients featuring international airline companies, educational bodies and energy companies.

Work Highlights

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  • Dentons Hamilton Harrison & Mathews assisted a multinational company with an employment dispute involving allegations of sexual harassment and unfair employment termination.

Strengths

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  • We are thoroughly impressed with Dentons Hamilton Harrison & Mathews' reliability and timeliness of services.

    Employment respondentGlobal
  • The team at Dentons Hamilton Harrison & Mathews has vast experience on the matters at hand and is very responsive. It is knowledgeable and we are confident about the solid advice that it provides.

    Employment respondentGlobal
  • Its lawyers are well versed and have a wide knowledge of the law. It combines deep local expertise with global reach ensuring we receive tailored and effective legal solutions.

    Employment respondentGlobal
  • Dentons Hamilton Harrison & Mathews is responsive, flexible and easy to get information and updates from.

    Employment respondentGlobal
  • The team is efficient and keeps us updated.

    Employment respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Michi Kirimi
    Band 1Michi Kirimi

    Michi Kirimi

    Michi Kirimi handles a suite of employment mandates for domestic and international clients operating in Kenya. Possessing a wealth of contentious experience, she is particularly sought out for her handling of high-profile employee terminations.
    • Michi Kirimi is keen on details and thorough in research. She is able to make cases look simple.

      Employment respondentGlobal
    • Michi always supports us unreservedly.

      Employment respondentGlobal
    • Michi Kirimi has a wealth of wisdom and experience.

      Employment respondentGlobal
  • Band 2Ezra Makori
    Band 2Ezra Makori

    Ezra Makori

    Ezra Makori has developed a notable profile in Nairobi's employment market. He has substantial experience representing employers in the defence of claims of unfair dismissal as well as in challenging legislation affecting employers.

    • Ezra Makori is exceptionally professional, reliable and consistently available to assist us. His level of knowledge is extraordinarily high and we always know we can depend on him.

      Employment respondentGlobal
    • Ezra Makori adds strategic value to our business.

      Employment respondentGlobal
    • Ezra Makori offers great client service and knowledge of employment laws.

      Employment respondentGlobal
    • Ezra Makori really understands employment matters.

      Employment respondentGlobal
    • Ezra is a very sober, level-headed and well-versed counsel that we heavily rely on.

      Employment respondentGlobal
  • Band 3Lorna Mainnah
    Band 3Lorna Mainnah

    Lorna Mainnah

    Lorna Mainnah is active across a range of advisory mandates, including compliance and contractual advice, as well as disciplinary proceedings.
    • Lorna Mainnah is a very good and responsive lawyer who provides practical solutions.

      Employment respondentGlobal
    • Lorna Mainnah is well versed, resourceful and knowledgeable. She is also willing to offer solutions.

      Employment respondentGlobal
    • She offers great support and commercial awareness to clients.

      Employment respondentGlobal

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