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Our lawyers advise on all employment law issues contentious and non-contentious. We offer a high quality and rapid-response service. We also work with employers to create individually designed contracts, policies and HR procedures.  We have advised on matters ranging from sensitive severance issues, corporate governance, forensic audits, collective bargaining and more standard disciplinary and grievance procedures.

We act mainly for employers – including large public companies, SMEs and Not-for-profit entities. We also act for many international corporations and are experienced in co-ordinating employment advice across jurisdictions for corporate transactional work.



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Employment - Kenya

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

The team at Kaplan & Stratton is recognised as a powerhouse in employment disputes. The firm demonstrates significant experience in wrongful termination, discrimination cases and fraud allegations, notably handling forensic investigations. Its lawyers act for major e-commerce corporations on compliance and the handling of employee personal data, as well as assisting clients with employee transfers. The team is well versed in assisting employers with the entire redundancy process, with experience featuring in landmark judgments centred on redundancy exercises.

Work Highlights

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  • Kaplan & Stratton defended Nestlé Kenya in a wrongful termination case.

Strengths

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Kaplan & Stratton are able to handle complex and sophisticated matters with ease while simultaneously simplifying the subject matter for people without legal knowledge.

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Kaplan & Stratton offers extensive knowledge in employment matters and diverse expertise, ensuring the firm can handle matters ranging from individual employment claims to high-stakes labour disputes.

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Kaplan & Stratton respond and guide beyond the client's question by addressing the underlying concerns, resulting in conclusive legal advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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Cosima Wetende
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Cosima Wetende
2
Band 2

Cosima Wetende operates a respected labour and employment practice with a particular focus on contentious mandates. She assists a portfolio of notable employers with matters that include contractual disputes, terminations and internal investigations.

Cosima Wetende is very credible and very engaged. She gives clear advice, which is exactly what we want.

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Esther Kinyenje
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Esther Kinyenje
2
Band 2

Esther Kinyenje maintains a notable standing for her handling of internal investigations and industrial disputes. She has further contentious experience in terminations and redundancies.

Esther Kinyenje is highly experienced in employment dispute resolution and very reliable. She has a good grasp of labour issues affecting our industry and is able to give practical advice.

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Sam Wainaina
3
Sam Wainaina
3
Band 3

Sam Wainaina is a hugely respected lawyer who wins particular recognition for his expertise in employment matters. His experience includes internal investigations support and redundancies, and he is well respected for his expertise in pension-related matters.

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Kenya

Employment
Cosima Wetende
2
Cosima Wetende
2
Band 2
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Esther Kinyenje
2
Esther Kinyenje
2
Band 2
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Sam Wainaina
3
Sam Wainaina
3
Band 3
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Members

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Caroline Etyang

James Muthui

Peter Njeru

Sarah Kiarie-Muia

Clients

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Africa Wildlife Foundation

Amref

Bata Shoe Co. Ltd

British American Tobacco (K) Ltd

James Finlay (K) Ltd

Kenol Kobil

Kenya Breweries

Save the Children

Tata Chemicals Magadi Ltd

Unilever (K) Limited

Industries

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Agriculture

Banking

Energy, Resources & Mining

Fast Moving Consumer Goods

Industries

Insurance

Not for Profit Organisations