Praised by clients for being ‘very reliable and professional’, the employment team at DLA Piper Africa, Kenya (IKM Advocates) provides expert guidance on a broad range of employment issues. At the helm of the practice, William Maema is experienced in advising clients on disciplinary procedures and employment termination, and he is ably supported by Martin Munyu, who routinely represents non-governmental organisations, state-owned entities, and corporate entities in employment litigation disputes. Imelda Anika is skilled at advising on HR manuals and employment contracts, and another key associate of the team is Rogers Mugambi.
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Testimonials
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- ‘IKM Advocates have been collaborative, knowledgeable and easy to work with. They are thorough in their work and have been instrumental in ensuring that our teams understand the legal processes in our matters that are in court.’
- ‘From my experience working with IKM, what sets them apart is their exceptional responsiveness, contextual understanding, and practical ingenuity. Their very high response rate, whether via phone, email, or text, makes them incredibly accessible and easy to work with, which is invaluable in time-sensitive situations.'
- 'I’ve had the opportunity to work very closely with William Maema, the lead partner, and Rogers Mugambi, an associate, on a highly sensitive and time-consuming matter. What has stood out is their professionalism, discretion, and unwavering commitment to seeing the issue through with clarity and care.'
- ‘The team is very reliable and professional. They update us promptly about our employment litigation matters. The firms send us updates on various legislation changes, which have been of great assistance when considering our risk mitigation and compliance matrices.’
- ‘They are available to consult, they are professional and very competent.'
Key clients
- Strathmore University
- Metrofile Holdings PTY
- Cloudfactory Kenya Ltd
- Safaricom PLC
- East Africa Breweries Ltd
- Pfizer Laboratories Ltd
- Princeton University
- Stanbic Bank Kenya Ltd
- Palladium Development and Consultancy Kenya Ltd
- John Hopkins University
Work highlights
Representing Strathmore University in a copyright infringement claim filed by a former employee seeking general and punitive damages, as well as special damages, amounting to KES241.2m
Representing Metrofile Holdings PTY in a claim filed by a former employee of Metrofile Kenya, seeking compensation of approximately USD1.7m and declarations that the Respondents violated his rights to fair labour practices, fair trial, and freedom from discrimination.
Representing Cloudfactory Kenya Limited in an Employment and Labour Relations petition filed by two former employees, who are seeking relief for alleged violations of their constitutional rights, including fair labour practices, fair administrative action, and equality and freedom from discrimination.
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Practice head
William Maema
Other key lawyers
Martin Munyu; Imelda Anika; Rogers Mugambi