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Employment - Global: Multi-Jurisdictional
What the Team is Known For
Freshfields has a highly regarded employment and employee benefits practice that has a strong presence in the UK, Europe and Japan. The law firm is familiar with acting for clients on the employment aspects of cross-border transactions, as well as providing ongoing advice regarding bonus plans, terminations and a variety of other HR legal queries. It has excellent capability in contentious employment matters, including litigation, boardroom disputes and industrial relations, and considerable experience in whistle-blowing cases, including for the finance industry. The firm also has growing strength in new employment contract areas, such as the gig economy and zero-hours contracts, and assists with employee data protection.
Key contact
Key contacts at the law firm include Hamburg-based Boris Dzida and Brussels-based Jean-François Gerard.