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Our clients come to us for advice on a wide range of employment issues including disputes, transactions and restructurings, boardroom matters and other strategic issues, complex industrial relations, matters involving trade unions and work councils, as well as day-to-day HR queries.  

We deploy teams specific to our client's needs, combining local market and legal knowledge with multi-jurisdictional experience. We have a global presence across Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, the UK and the US. 

The businesses we advise range from start-ups to global corporations, including multinational banks, asset managers, hedge funds and private equity funds, technology and high-growth companies and media businesses. 

Our team can assist with: 

  • Day-to-day employment issues, including hiring, termination, employee misconduct, medical leave, disability claims and disciplinary actions 
  • Discrimination and harassment claims 
  • Compensation disputes and wage and hour claims  
  • Employment contract negotiations  
  • Litigation and arbitration 
  • Whistleblowing and retaliation claims 
  • Drafting of employment policies 
  • Non-competition agreements and protecting confidential information 
  • Internal investigations 
  • Dispute resolution. 

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What the Team is Known For

HSF Kramer is recognized for its representation of employers in a broad range of employment matters, including discrimination litigation and compensation disputes. The teams areas of additional expertise include wage and hour claims, contract negotiations and internal investigations into allegations of sexual harassment. Its enviable client list includes major financial institutions, private equity funds and leading companies in the media and technology sectors.

Herbert Smith Freehills LLP and Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP combined on June 1st to form HSF Kramer.

Work Highlights

  • The firm represented AIG in a federal lawsuit brought by a former senior executive concerning whistleblower, age and gender claims.

Strengths

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They are very prompt in their responsiveness and provide excellent awareness of deadlines and what needs to be done.

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The team demonstrates excellent knowledge and also provide quick turnaround times and a thoughtful approach.

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Notable Practitioners

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Kevin B Leblang
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Kevin B Leblang
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Kevin Leblang is noted for his expert representation of employers in a wide range of employment matters. He has considerable experience handling discrimination, harassment and retaliation claims.

Kevin is very seasoned, experienced and collaborative.

Kevin Leblang is one of the strongest employment litigators in financial services.

Kevin takes an approach which blends his wealth of experience and superior knowledge of the law with practicality.

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Eliza A Kaiser
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Band 5

Eliza Kaiser defends employers in high stakes employment litigation matters, including breach of contract, discrimination and whistleblowing claims.

Eliza is knowledgeable, good with in-house teams and she is an excellent writer.

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Robert Holtzman
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Robert Holtzman
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Band 5

Robert Holtzman frequently represents clients in disputes involving noncompete and trade secrets issues. He also advises on employment issues arising from corporate transactions.

Robert offers wonderful subject matter expertise, practical judgment and industry knowledge.

Robert is a great partner who is always responsive and provides the type of thought partnership that gets us to the best place possible.

Robert is an exceptionally smart lawyer with a lot of common sense.

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Kevin B Leblang
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Kevin B Leblang
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Eliza A Kaiser
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Robert Holtzman
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Robert Holtzman
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