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A&O Shearman

Employment: Highly Regarded

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A&O Shearman

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Employment: Highly Regarded - Spain

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

International law firm A&O Shearman often assists the Spanish subsidiaries of international clients from the banking, automotive and transport sectors with a range of ongoing and standalone employment law matters. The team is experienced in handling collective redundancies, the dismissal of senior executives and compliance procedures. Similarly, clients benefit from the law firm's expertise in M&A-related employment mandates. The law firm additionally handles litigation brought by former executives. Investment funds also belong to A&O Shearman's client roster, boosted by its international office network.

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Work Highlights

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  • A&O Shearman advised General Atlantic on the reorganisation of one of its investee companies, affecting 80% of its workforce.

Strengths

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  • They have a personal approach and are strategic in their thinking, capable of lifting discussions to a higher level and executing solutions effectively.

    Employment: Highly Regarded respondentEurope

  • A&O Shearman adapts to client needs, providing solutions and involvement in projects.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Paz de la Iglesia
    Paz de la Iglesia

    Paz de la Iglesia

    Paz de la Iglesia enjoys a robust standing in the Spanish employment world, regularly advising on collective lay-offs and dismissals, M&A and restructuring-related mandates, and social security inspections.

    • Paz is creative, dynamic and has a relationship-building mindset.

      Employment: Highly Regarded respondentEurope

    • She has a deep understanding of Spanish employment law and excellent commercial skills. She perfectly understands the issues at hand and proposes novel and innovative solutions.

      Employment: Highly Regarded respondentEurope

    • Paz is one of a kind, she is reliable and dependable. She clearly cares about her clients and always does a fantastic job. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone.

      Employment: Highly Regarded respondentEurope

    • She provides expertise and knowledge, she is incredibly solid and her answers are authoritative.

      Employment: Highly Regarded respondentEurope
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