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Dentons Hamilton Harrison & Mathews

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Key players in the finance, energy, defence and tech industries routinely seek the expertise of Dentons Hamilton Harrison & Mathews for the team's ease of success in employment disputes, as well as its tailored advice on disciplinary and termination processes, restructuring, employee transfers, and employment contracts. Michi Kirimi specialises in redundancy and restructuring advice, as well as labour disputes with former employees, while Lorna Mainnah is highly regarded for her expertise in immigration matters for expatriate employees. Litigator Ezra Makori is an excellent resource when negotiating with labour unions.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘We have worked on very complex cases with the team. They are organised, professional, resourceful and very sound on matters of law. They are current and will guide clients on legal matters. Their advice is always the right one to follow.’

  • ‘Ezra Makori is exceptional! Professional, available, knowledgeable, respectful, resourceful and always there for his clients. He is one counsel I can call any time of the day to request legal assistance and he will provide the support required from wherever he is.’

  • ‘The team is well structured with a great understanding of the matters in their purview. Diverse and well-skilled team.'

  • ‘Excellent legal advisory services delivered in a timely manner. The team is dedicated in keeping the client updated on the status of the matters.’

  • ‘Effective collaboration and attention to the client's unique organisational set up has been critical in their delivery.’

  • ‘Absolute pleasure working with the employment team, especially Ezra Makori, who has a great understanding of the law and specific needs of the company.’

  • ‘Availability of the team to respond to quick consultations.’

Key clients

  • G4S Kenya Limited
  • Water Org
  • Kenya Kazi Services Limited
  • Gulf Energy Ltd
  • One Earth Future Foundation
  • Federation of Kenya Employers
  • Wells Fargo Ltd
  • Airtel Networks Kenya Limited
  • Lufthansa Cargo AG
  • National Bank of Kenya Limited

Work highlights

  • Defended a client against a claim lodged by 63 claimants seeking approximately KSh1.6bn where a substantial part of the claim was dismissed and the claim amount was reduced by over 90%.
  • Defended a private security services company sued by 245 former employees who were seeking approximately $900,000 for unfair and wrongful dismissal from employment.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Michi Kirimi
Dentons Hamilton Harrison & Mathews
Partner Michi has over two decades' experience in successfully guiding her clients through complex matters in commercial litigation and arbitration with a focus on labour and employment, banking, insurance, intellectual property and commercial law. She has undertaken litigation and arbitrations in disputes arising out of commercial contracts, Engineering and Procurement Contracts and Employment contracts. She has handled complex Constitutional Petitions and represents client on tax appeals before the Tax Appeals Tribunal and the High Court. She regularly represents clients in ICC arbitration proceedings, as well as employment, medical negligence claims and insurance based litigation. She is recognised by Legal 500 for her expertise in intellectual property and employment matters.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Ezra Makori 
Dentons Hamilton Harrison & Mathews
Partner Ezra is a partner at Dentons Hamilton Harrison & Mathews. He is part of the Litigation team and is a member of the Banking and Finance, Employment, Environment and Planning, and Real Estate practice groups. He has acted for clients in accident claims, employment matters, defamation, malicious prosecution, debt recovery and claims under the Carriage by Air Act, environmental matters, contracts, constitutional law, and landlord and tenants disputes. He is also experienced in defamation, telecommunications, insurance, information technology, carriage by air, product liability, constitutional law and judicial review and administrative law.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Michi Kirimi, Lorna Mainnah

Other key lawyers

Ezra Makori

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