Businesses spend a lot of money on litigation. The cost of litigation can be steep and, in some cases, have caused a wind-up. The direct costs of litigation include court filing fees and lawyers’ fees. Other costs of litigation to the business include the time spent on the case.
In Kenya, it often takes years to resolve a dispute. The disadvantages of litigation are that it can negatively affect an organisation’s public image. A business that has too many labor lawsuits for example, may not be able to attract or retain qualified staff.
