Employment
Europe Guide 2024 : Italy
Band 5
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Provided by Dentons
The Employment and Labor team in Italy is a leader in providing clients with both judicial and out-of-court assistance on all labor, social security and trade union related issues.
We assist Italian and foreign clients with a structured team capable of responding to any request for advice and assistance in a timely and effective manner. We are able to offer assistance on a day-to-day basis, not only in relation to ordinary issues, but also by proactively partnering with clients to identify tools and policies that can help their HR management become more efficient.
In particular, the team has consolidated experience in the establishment, management and termination of employment relationships, self-employment relationships and agency contracts, as well as in collective dismissal procedures and other restructuring procedures involving trade unions.
Moreover, we assist medium and large companies in relation to all employment and labor issues concerning extraordinary transactions including M&A, transfer of business units, corporate reorganizations and workforce reductions.
We also have broad experience with judicial assistance. Our lawyers identify the best strategies to assist you before the Labor Courts of any degree throughout Italy.
Chambers Review
Dentons is a skilled team that regularly advises international clients on a range of employment law matters, particularly collective dismissals, executive terminations and negotiations with trade unions. The law firm makes use of its integrated global network to advise on cross-border issues, including the employment law components of M&A and corporate reorganisations. Its lawyers regularly act on mandates in the manufacturing and consumer goods industries.
Work Highlights
- A Dentons team advised Saipem on the employment aspects of the divestment of its onshore drilling operations.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Dentons provides a tangible ability to deal with complex challenges in an international environment."
"They usually go the extra mile by collecting as much information as possible on the context. Their advice is often tailored to our organisation and how we operate."
"Their responses are always in line with our needs and they provide precious support in ensuring timely information about new regulations."
"Dentons provides a tangible ability to deal with complex challenges in an international environment."
"They usually go the extra mile by collecting as much information as possible on the context. Their advice is often tailored to our organisation and how we operate."
"Their responses are always in line with our needs and they provide precious support in ensuring timely information about new regulations."
Notable Practitioners
Davide Boffi is well reputed for his experience dealing with an array of employment mandates. He often assists corporates with the employment aspects of corporate transactions, management restructuring and negotiations with trade unions, as well as handling employment disputes.
"Davide Boffi is a strong and reliable adviser, a key resource to support our business requirements."
"He is a trusted adviser who always helps in getting to a reasonable outcome of complex matters, shifting easily from formal legal advice explaining the law to practical nudges that help you address the specific situation."
Luca De Menech garners sustained positive feedback from market sources. He advises corporate entities across various sectors on the labour aspects of M&A, as well as employment compliance, contentious matters and executive dismissals.
"Luca is a great lawyer who is always available and supportive."
"Luca De Menech is always available, very cooperative and very attentive to the smallest details. His thorough knowledge of our business makes our interactions easier and more productive."
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