Employment

Our clients come to us for advice on a wide range of employment issues including disputes, transactions and restructurings, boardroom matters and other strategic issues, complex industrial relations, matters involving trade unions and work councils, as well as day-to-day HR queries.  

We deploy teams specific to our client's needs, combining local market and legal knowledge with multi-jurisdictional experience. We have a global presence across Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, the UK and the US. 

The businesses we advise range from start-ups to global corporations, including multinational banks, asset managers, hedge funds and private equity funds, technology and high-growth companies and media businesses. 

Our team can assist with: 

• Day-to-day employment issues, including hiring, termination, employee misconduct, medical leave, disability claims and disciplinary actions 

• Discrimination and harassment claims 

• Compensation disputes and wage and hour claims  

• Employment contract negotiations  

• Litigation and arbitration 

• Whistleblowing and retaliation claims 

• Drafting of employment policies 

• Non-competition agreements and protecting confidential information 

• Internal investigations 

• Dispute resolution. 

Our lawyers have an impressive record of success in resolving employment-related matters through negotiation, mediation, arbitration and litigation. We focus on providing the highest-quality work, and on delivering it cost-effectively with efficient staffing and extensive partner involvement at every stage.