At AILM Advocates LLP, we offer comprehensive legal advisory and representation in Employment and Immigration law, ensuring our clients remain compliant with Kenyan statutes and regulatory frameworks while protecting their interests.
1. Employment Law Services:
Our team provides expert guidance on:
- Employment Contracts:
Drafting and reviewing employment contracts in compliance with the Employment Act, 2007, including terms on probation, leave, non-compete clauses, confidentiality, and dispute resolution. - Labour Laws, Redundancies and Termination:
Advising on lawful termination procedures, redundancy processes, and employee exits, including compliance with Sections 40 and 45 of the Employment Act, 2007. We ensure that employers follow due process to mitigate risks of unfair termination claims before the Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC). - Retirement Benefits Schemes:
Structuring retirement plans in accordance with the Retirement Benefits Act, 1997, and advising trustees and employers on regulatory obligations and fiduciary duties. - Executive Compensation and Incentive Schemes:
We develop tailored executive packages and performance-based incentive structures, guided by the Income Tax Act (Cap. 470) and corporate governance best practices, ensuring that compensation plans are both attractive and tax-efficient.
2. Immigration Law Services:
We have a proven record of helping businesses, organizations, and individuals navigate Kenya’s immigration framework under the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act, 2011. Our services include:
- Work Permits (Class D):
Facilitating applications for foreign nationals with specialized skills required in Kenya’s labour market. For example, we successfully assisted an international NGO in securing work permits for its expatriate staff. - Investor Permits (Class G):
Guiding foreign investors to obtain permits that enable them to establish and manage businesses in Kenya, while ensuring compliance with the Investment Promotion Act, 2004. - Special Passes and Visas:
Advising on short-term special passes, dependent passes for family members, and business visas, ensuring smooth entry and stay. - Compliance Advisory:
Providing ongoing advisory to multinational corporations, NGOs, and diplomatic missions on compliance with immigration requirements, renewal of permits, and responding to notices from the Directorate of Immigration Services.