Employment & Immigration Services

At Bellmac Consulting LLP we provide cutting-edge employment and immigration legal solutions tailored for businesses operating in Kenya and across Africa. Our team of experts combines deep local knowledge with global best practices to provide innovative and efficient solutions.

Our Services include:

1. Employment Agreement Drafting and Review

Bellmac offers comprehensive employment services to meet the diverse needs of businesses operating in Kenya. We specialize in drafting and reviewing employment contracts, ensuring they are tailored to all levels of staff while complying with Kenyan labour laws and international standards. Our expertise extends to creating specialized contracts for both expatriates and local hires.

2. Workplace Policies and Procedures

We assist in developing robust workplace policies and procedures, including employee handbooks, anti-discrimination and harassment policies, and effective disciplinary and grievance procedures.

3. Labour Dispute Resolution

We provide skilled representation in employment tribunals and courts, along with mediation and arbitration services to resolve conflicts efficiently. Our strategic advice helps manage workplace disputes effectively.

4. Restructuring and Redundancy

For companies undergoing changes, we offer guidance on restructuring and redundancy processes, ensuring lawful termination procedures are followed, assisting with workforce restructuring, and negotiating fair severance packages

5. Employment Law Compliance

To maintain legal compliance, we conduct regular audits of employment practices, provide updates on legislative changes, and offer training sessions for HR professionals and managers to stay abreast of evolving employment law legislation.

Our Services include;

1. Work Permits and Special Passes

At Bellmac Consulting LLP we provide strategic advice on work permits and special passes, guiding clients on the most appropriate visa categories for their needs. Our team manages the entire process of preparing and submitting work permit applications and assists with special pass applications for short-term assignments.

2. Residence Permits

For those seeking longer-term stays, we offer comprehensive support with residence permits, including guidance on permanent residence requirements, managing application processes for dependents, and handling renewals and extensions of existing permits

3. Corporate/Business Immigration Planning

We provide advisory services tailored to a diverse clientele, from startups to multinational corporations. We assist in obtaining necessary work permits and ensuring immigration compliance for various business sectors. Our expertise extends to guiding investors through the procurement of investor work permits, leveraging insights from agencies like the Kenya Investment Authority to recommend optimal investment opportunities.

We offer due diligence support on the impact of immigration regulations on corporate restructuring activities. Our human resource advisory encompasses relocation assistance for personnel moving to and from Kenya and East Africa, securing appropriate visas and work authorizations.
We conduct regular immigration audits to maintain organizational compliance, provide tax advisory services, and offer guidance on the revocation procedures for expatriate work permits. Through these integrated services, we aim to facilitate smooth business operations and investments while ensuring full compliance with Kenyan immigration and employment regulations.

4. Charitable and Non-charitable organizations (NGO’s)

We provide immigration law advisory services for foreign nationals seeking to engage in charitable, non-profit, or religious activities in Kenya. We guide organizations through the process of legally establishing themselves in the country, whether as a company limited by guarantee, a local or international public benefit organization, a charitable trust, or a society.

Our expertise extends to procuring the necessary work and residence permits for foreign nationals, including Ministers of Religion, to conduct their activities lawfully in Kenya.

We assist in obtaining recommendation letters from the Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) Coordination Board and other relevant government clearances for foreign volunteers and missionaries.

We offer specialized services such as donor funding assessments to ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks, thereby enhancing opportunities for attracting donation funds.

5. Obtaining Kenyan Citizenship

Bellmac Consulting provides comprehensive services for foreign nationals seeking to obtain Kenyan citizenship. We assist individuals who have lawfully resided in Kenya for seven years under valid work permits in applying for citizenship, ensuring they meet all mandatory requirements.

For those married to Kenyan citizens for seven years or widowed spouses of Kenyan citizens, we facilitate the citizenship application process, complemented by our wealth management and estate planning services. We also offer guidance on registering foreign marriages and unions between Kenyan and non-Kenyan individuals.

Our expertise extends to helping former Kenyan citizens regain their nationality, advising on dual citizenship applications, and navigating the complexities of these processes. In collaboration with our family law specialists, we provide comprehensive legal support for the adoption of non-Kenyan children by Kenyan citizens and assist in securing citizenship for children.

6. Representing Refugees and Asylum seekers

We provide support for refugees and asylum seekers in Kenya, operating within the framework of the 1951 Refugee Convention and its 1967 protocol, as ratified in the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

We offer legal representation for individuals presenting refugee status claims or appealing cancellations, ensure access to necessary identification documents, and assist in obtaining work permits for employment or business pursuits.

Our services extend to procuring student passes for educational access, advising resettlement procedures to third-party states, and handling appeals and judicial reviews against refugee application refusals or asylum denials.

7. Immigration Compliance

We prioritize immigration compliance by conducting thorough audits of corporate practices, implementing systems to track visa expirations, and providing training on immigration compliance for HR teams.