Employment Advisory
Understanding employment obligations and recruiting, retaining and managing the right people, has never been more critical. Our clients come to us for strategic advice, including on board-level and risk management issues, as well as for day-to-day employment and HR-related support.
With over 200 employment lawyers in 26 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and the U.S., we work in partnership with clients across all sectors to develop creative solutions to their workplace issues.
We advise on all types of employment advisory matters, including executive hiring and dismissals, complicated disciplinary and grievance matters, business restructures and consultation as well as issues concerning remuneration and compensation. We are at the forefront of industry debate and market practice and supplement our expertise with critical sector knowledge and regulatory overlay, to find the right solution.
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Recognition
They have some very impressive lawyers, which I would expect of them, but they really excel in the application of their knowledge to our industry.
Chambers Global 2020, Employment
They have practical, up-to-the-minute knowledge, coming from a technical and pragmatic point of view. They are very close to the business and understand how it translates.
Chambers Global 2020, Employment
Their knowledge is state of the art, the lawyers are always touching on the right points and the way they are internally organised is world-class, so once you ask them to prepare a document, you know that it is sharp and will be delivered on time.”
Chambers Europe-wide 2019, Employment
I find them to be very efficient and you get a seamless service, particularly on cross-border matters.
Chambers Global 2018, Employment
As an international player, it brings a whole range of seamless legal services to the table.
Chambers Global 2018, Employment
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Employment talk
Regular updates and insight from across the employment sector. Employment talk shares with you our views and insights into the latest trends, risks and developments with HR boardroom issues and employment law and practice.
Pensions Talk blog
With workplace pension plans, employers and trustees want to know what everyone else is doing, and what to look out for in the day-to-day running of a pension scheme. We share experience, trends and tips on this blog.
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Publications: 28 MAY 2020
ESG for UK pension schemes: imminent deadlines and future changes
Pension scheme trustees are rightly focusing on key operational priorities during the current Covid-19 global health crisis – but it's important not to lose sight of a number of upcoming changes…
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Publications: 26 MARCH 2020
Covid-19 coronavirus and global employment law: key risks you need to be aware of - part 1
Allen & Overy’s global employment team held a call on some of the major developments of interest concerning the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak, and the spectrum of emerging policy and practice…
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Publications: 19 MARCH 2020
Covid-19 coronavirus and UK employment law: staying ahead of the key risks to your workforce
The London employment team held a call on the real-time key issues caused by the recent Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak that organisations need to consider when managing their UK workforce.
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Publications: 18 MARCH 2020
Covid-19 coronavirus – hot topics from a Luxembourg law perspective
The Covid-19 coronavirus has had a significant impact on businesses across all sectors and we have received various requests for urgent advice from a Luxembourg perspective. We have decided to share a…
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