Employment: Pensions | Europe

Jones Day assists with contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including mass redundancies, reorganisations and restructurings, as well as works council consultations and pensions law. The lawyers also act for clients on the employment aspects of M&A operations and pension litigation proceedings. It offers additional skill in employee transfers, internal investigations and the negotiation of severance packages, most notably on behalf of employers.

Stibbe is a highly regarded full-service law firm advising on the full range of employment matters, including collective labour agreements and redundancies. The employment team also offers market-leading expertise in all aspects of pensions law. The law firm fields an esteemed litigation team that is well equipped to assist with disputes over issues such as employee dismissals or pension schemes. Stibbe regularly advises on employment issues resulting from corporate transactions and on issues relating to the remuneration of top executives. The law firm's client base includes major financial institutions and insurers, as well as significant players in the transportation and technology sectors.

Van Doorne has a well-regarded national practice with expertise in transactional employment mandates. It frequently acts on matters arising from acquisitions and reorganisations. The law firm is noted for its experience in negotiations with works councils and unions, as well as its handling of remuneration matters and contractual issues. The team also offers considerable experience in terminations and transfer of undertakings matters. The department is rounded out by its involvement in a range of significant pensions mandates, including those pertaining to mandatory participation, the transition to new pension frameworks and outsourcing issues. The team acts for an impressive client list consisting of industry-wide pension funds and employers.