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Linklaters

Employment

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Linklaters

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Employment - Europe-wide

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Linklaters has notable employment practices in the UK, Belgium, Portugal, Spain and Germany. It advises corporations from a number of sectors, including financial institutions, private equity houses and consumer goods companies. The law firm specialises in the employment aspects of cross-border M&A, restructurings and employee transfers. It offers further expertise in misconduct investigations, as well as contentious issues involving senior executives and board members, and mass litigation.

Notable practitioners

Alexandra Beidas is based in London and is the global head of Linklaters' employment and incentives group.

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Strengths

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  • Linklaters is a great law firm with a global footprint. It is a one-stop shop for excellence.

    Employment respondentEurope

  • The lawyers have very good listening skills, a pragmatic and legal approach at the same time, great availability and a good knowledge of our sector of activity.

    Employment respondentEurope

  • They are true partners, wear our shoes, and most importantly execute seamlessly and confidently. They ask probing questions, clarify understanding, confirm any limiting factors and develop a strategy.

    Employment respondentEurope

  • The law firm always provides great client service. It understands us and coordinates everything.

    Employment respondentEurope

  • Linklaters distinguishes itself through its exceptional cross-border capabilities and deep understanding of EU-level employment and regulatory frameworks.

    Employment respondentEurope

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