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Hogan Lovells

Employment: Highly Regarded

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Hogan Lovells has 120 lawyers worldwide who work exclusively on employment law matters. Our employment team in Madrid is comprised of 11 lawyers, including two partners.

Our experience and global reach allow us to provide unmatched sophisticated orientation and coordinated support in the most complex employment-related challenges, wherever they arise.

We provide creative, strategic and cost-effective advice. We regularly advise on the development of employment policies and employment risk management strategies, represent our clients in judicial and arbitration proceedings, negotiate with unions and other workers’ representatives and advise on the implementation of national and international restructurings.

Above serving our clients as legal advisers, we aim to be their business partners. Our philosophy is to work as a close part of the client’s team, collaborating withboards of companies, in-house lawyers and HR teams to offer coherent advice, aligned with the company’s strategy. We know our clients inside and out and their priorities become our priorities.

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Employment: Highly Regarded - Spain

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Hogan Lovells International is home to a well-reputed employment law practice in Spain. Well-known corporates from the insurance, telecommunications and media sectors seek the law firm's advice, aided by Hogan Lovells' international office network. The highly regarded team is particularly active in the handling of furlough schemes and assists with collective dismissals. M&A-related labour law issues as well as collective bargaining agreements are also handled by Hogan Lovells. Further expertise in the drafting of equality plans rounds off the law firm's offering.

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Work Highlights

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  • Hogan Lovells International advised Korean Air on the transfer of employees from its Barcelona office to its Madrid headquarters, including the negotiation and implementation of associated changes to employment conditions.

Strengths

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  • It is reassuring to know that if I contact them with an issue it is always dealt with quickly. The advice provided is always very clear, pragmatic and outlines any potential risk to our business.

    Employment: Highly Regarded respondentEurope

  • It offers seriousness and fulfilment of commitments, with excellent knowledge of our company, solutions to complex issues as well as excellent results in legal proceedings.

    Employment: Highly Regarded respondentEurope

  • Their approach is always very commercial, understanding that they must defend but cause as little harm to the client as possible. They also consider the business side when they need to advise us on an action that could have a business impact, offering several alternatives.

    Employment: Highly Regarded respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Luis Enrique de la Villa de la Serna
    Luis Enrique de la Villa de la Serna

    Luis Enrique de la Villa de la Serna

    Luis Enrique de la Villa de la Serna is regularly mandated for his expertise in collective bargaining agreements, furlough schemes and individual terminations, with further strength in transactional employment mandates.

    • I consider Luis Enrique a business partner; he has in-depth knowledge of our sector, and he is a tireless worker and advocate who has helped us with many complex issues.

      Employment: Highly Regarded respondentEurope

    • We are very satisfied with his service and responsiveness.

      Employment: Highly Regarded respondentEurope
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    Luis Enrique de la Villa de la Serna

    Employment: Highly Regarded

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