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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Labor & Employment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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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.

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Work Highlights

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  • HSF Kramer represented Meta in multiple federal proceedings defending against Department of Justice actions and against individual claimants’ litigations alleging Meta engaged in discriminatory hiring actions against US workers with respect to its immigration practices.

Strengths

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  • The HSF Kramer team has meticulous attention to detail, preparation and work product.

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  • The team is very commercially minded and pragmatic.

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  • The group provides expert advice and has the ability to quickly synthesize competing perspectives to a commercial yet responsible outcome.

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  • HSF Kramer goes beyond advising on the technical aspects of the law. The team interprets the full context of each situation and applies sound judgment to navigate complex matters.

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  • HSF Kramer gives bespoke and creative recommendations that are immediately actionable.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Kevin B Leblang
    Kevin B Leblang

    Kevin B Leblang

    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 practical in his approach, highly responsive and thoughtful in his analysis.

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    • Kevin is one of the leading management-side employment lawyers.

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    • Kevin is commercial and pragmatic.

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    • His collaborative and reliable nature, along with his calm and constructive approach under pressure, make him an exceptional partner to work with.

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    • Kevin is a great thought leader.

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  • Robert Holtzman
    Robert Holtzman

    Robert Holtzman

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

    • Robert is an excellent attorney. He is very intelligent, a quick learner and someone who was very easy to work with and talk to.

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    • Robert is calm, practical, efficient and up to date with what's going on.

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    • Robert is a superb partner in every way - from advice, responsiveness and patience to empathy and understanding.

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    • Robert is very experienced. He has great instincts and knowledge of the employment field and his advice is practical.

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