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Kaplan & Stratton

Employment

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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.

Clients (10)

  • Tata Chemicals Magadi Ltd
  • Save the Children
  • Africa Wildlife Foundation
  • Amref
  • James Finlay (K) Ltd
  • British American Tobacco (K) Ltd
  • Bata Shoe Co. Ltd
  • Kenya Breweries
  • Unilever (K) Limited
  • Kenol Kobil

Industries (7)

  • Banking
  • Insurance
  • Industries
  • Agriculture
  • Fast Moving Consumer Goods
  • Energy, Resources & Mining
  • Not for Profit Organisations

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Employment - Kenya

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 and discrimination cases, 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.

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Work Highlights

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  • Kaplan & Stratton advised Open Society Foundation regarding a restructuring process that affected its employees.

Strengths

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  • The department at Kaplan & Stratton stands out for its deep understanding of employment and labour law, combined with a practical, business-oriented approach to legal risk.

    Employment respondentGlobal

  • We appreciate Kaplan & Stratton's quality of service, reliable advice and global best practice.

    Employment respondentGlobal

  • Kaplan & Stratton is very comprehensive in its responses, leaving nothing to chance. This is what makes the firm unique.

    Employment respondentGlobal

  • Kaplan & Stratton has a large pool of talented lawyers with various specialisations. Hence, the firm is in a position to handle whatever matter is brought to its attention.

    Employment respondentGlobal

  • The team at Kaplan & Stratton is very thorough and provides well-researched opinions and briefs. The lawyers are efficient and give timely responses.

    Employment respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Cosima Wetende
    Cosima Wetende

    Cosima Wetende

    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 an excellent advocate. She is always responsive and well-guided on her opinions.

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  • Esther Kinyenje
    Esther Kinyenje

    Esther Kinyenje

    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 knows the law and has the people skills to get her opinions and strategies across.

      Employment respondentGlobal

    • Esther Kinyenje is able to look at a complex issue and provide great solutions.

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  • Sarah Kiarie-Muia
    Sarah Kiarie-Muia

    Sarah Kiarie-Muia

    Sarah Kiarie-Muia is well placed to assist clients with employment advisory work involving restructuring, redundancies, data protection and executive terminations.

    • She is responsive and commercially aware.

      Employment respondentGlobal

    • Sarah is smart, very responsive and an authority and expert in her field.

      Employment respondentGlobal

    • Sarah Kiarie-Muia is highly competent and a really wonderful partner.

      Employment respondentGlobal

    • We are very happy with how Sarah conducts herself and with her mastery of the law. She is clear, precise and highly sophisticated. It is a pleasure to work with her.

      Employment respondentGlobal

    • Sarah is dependable. With her, I always know I have a technically astute and reliable partner.

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