Noted for its ‘responsiveness and breadth of expertise’, Kaplan & Stratton Advocates’s employment and pensions department is comprised of various experts in contentious and non-contentious matters, and has a track record in matters pertaining to redundancies, recruitment, pension policy, immigration, and insolvency effects on benefits and pensions. Sam Wainaina fields over 40 years of experience in employment matters, and is frequently assisted by litigation and alternative dispute resolution expert Peter Gachuhi. Esther Kinyenje leverages significant expertise in trade and industrial relations-related employment matters, while Cosima Wetende and Sarah Kiarie-Muia are sought after for their expertise in employee contracts, disputes, and regulatory compliance.
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Testimonials
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‘The Team comprises of highly experienced and professional individuals. The Team offers quality services and above all have excellent client care skills.’
‘Esther Kinyenje is a renowned employment law expert in the market. Her success rate in employment litigation is exceptional Her ability to offer solutions on complex circumstances arising from employment relationships whether during Collective bargaining agreement negotiations or resolution of employment disputes is unmatched.’
‘It is the responsiveness and breadth of expertise that absolutely stands out for me and availability even on short notice. They never miss deadlines.’
'It is having a supportive, responsive team that understands our needs and provides very quick solutions ensuring they have provided robust legal opinion and mitigate any risks.'
‘Skilled, proficient and knowledgeable.’
‘Thoughtful, practical and good client management.’
‘Vast knowledge in the subject. They take time to understand the matters, research and build strong evidence for or against. Effective use of case laws.’
‘Excellent attention to detail, leaving nothing to chance. Great drafting skills and always available to guide on every aspect of the matters. Cosima Wetende stands out.’
Key clients
- Coca-Cola Central, East and West Africa Ltd
- Prudential Life Assurance Kenya Ltd
- Nestlé Kenya Ltd
- Rubis Energies
- Unilever Kenya Ltd
- AMREF Health Africa
- Samsung Kenya Limited
- British American Tobacco (BAT) Limited
- Tata Chemicals Magadi Ltd
- Orpower 4 Inc.
Work highlights
- Represented Nestlé successfully in a wrongful termination case on account of redundancy.
- Represented Ekaterra Tea Kenya PLC successfully in respect of a constitutional petition filed by 21 Petitioners in respect of alleged sexual harassment claims.
- Assisted Nestlé Kenya Ltd with its restructuring exercise carried out in July-September 2023.
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Practice head
Sam Wainaina
Other key lawyers
Peter Gachuhi; Esther Kinyenje; Cosima Wetende; Sarah Kiarie-Muia