Employment

Herbert Smith Freehills has a well-regarded practice with strength across a range of employment and employee benefits issues. It is particularly noted for its leading teams in Australia, Singapore and the UK. The law firm offers experience in advising on litigation and regulatory investigations, including discrimination claims and whistle-blowing procedures. It provides expertise in assisting with boardroom and executive matters, as well as employment law advice during corporate transactions, such as sales, restructurings and acquisitions. The firm has further considerable skill in drafting employee and executive share and incentive plans and transfer agreements, and is familiar with acting for clients from the financial services, energy, transport, retail and TMT sectors.

Samantha Brown in London and Steve Bell in Melbourne are key contacts for the practice.