Bowmans‘ employment team fields ’professionalism and a proactive approach’ and is often sought after by clients in the insurance, NGO, healthcare, and technology industries, among other regulated sectors. The team is retained for a diverse rapport of employment mandates, but fields considerable expertise in matters pertaining to transactions, including due diligence and review of employee benefits and pensions, alongside unfair terminations. Rainbow Field co-heads the team with Terry Mwango, with the former’s experience in restructuring, HR policy, and regulatory compliance complementing the latter’s expertise in contentious matters. Cecil Kuyo is a specialist in litigation and alternative dispute resolution, which extends to employee and labour relations.
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Testimonials
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‘Professionalism and a proactive approach. Understanding not only as legal expert, but also and first and foremost as problem solver.'
'The team in Bowmans' employment practice have an exceptionally high service level and expertise. They also have a wide network of high-quality alliance firms around Africa.'
'I appreciate the professionalism, the detail and the intentionality in handling my matters.'
'The individuals never miss out on details.'
'Bowman's deliver everything that we require as a business within the region. Their responsiveness is like no other in our experience. Their advice is clear and timely.'
'Rainbow Field is the partner responsible for our account. Rainbow frequently goes above and beyond to deal with matters. We get extremely timely responses which allow our business to take the appropriate and informed decisions as required. This service is significantly better than what we have had previously in Kenya.'
Key clients
- HealthActiv
- IBL Ltd
- James Finlay Limited
- Embassy of Sweden
- Dupont Performance Speciality Products
- Coca Cola Beverages Africa Kenya
- Boeing International Corporation PLC
- Ericsson Kenya Limited
- Mawingu Networks Limited
Work highlights
Advising HealthActiv on the preparation of template employment contracts to be entered into between Harley’s Limited and its expatriate employees and service agreements to be entered into between Harley Kenya and its founders.
Advising IBL on various employment and taxation matters in Kenya, as part of the acquisition of 65% of the shares in Westlands Heights Limited, a Mauritian holding company of the East African pharmaceuticals wholesale dealers, Harley’s Limited, Harleys (T) Limited and Harley’s (U) Limited, by IBL and Société de Promotion et de Participation pour la Coopération Economique.
Acting for Boeing International Corporation PLC in an employment claim for unfair termination leading to a good outcome at the Employment & Labour Relations Court.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Rainbow Field; Terry Mwango
Other key lawyers
Cecil Kuyo