Employment
Europe Guide 2024 : Europe-wide
Band 2
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The firm boasts a strong European employment law practice with highly integrated offices across a number of jurisdictions, including the UK, Germany, the Benelux region and Slovakia. It covers all aspects of employment law, regularly advising on business restructurings and outsourcing, in addition to works councils and regulatory compliance. It additionally assists with employment aspects of M&A, as well as contentious matters, including litigation and investigations. The firm is active in relocations, TUPE and application of global policies, and has experience in handling executive departures. It serves a high-profile clientele, including global financial institutions and major international technology companies. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.
Paris-based Claire Toumieux is the firm's global head of employment and benefits.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team has an excellent ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters."
"The team provide practical advice explained in layman's terms. They are able to deal with multifaceted matters and have all the resources we need."
"We have consistently received excellent service and all of the attorneys we have worked with have been incredibly responsive."
"Not only are the lawyers extremely competent but they are also able to clarify complex issues so that we can all understand the best course of action at all times."
"The team has an excellent ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters."
"The team provide practical advice explained in layman's terms. They are able to deal with multifaceted matters and have all the resources we need."
"We have consistently received excellent service and all of the attorneys we have worked with have been incredibly responsive."
"Not only are the lawyers extremely competent but they are also able to clarify complex issues so that we can all understand the best course of action at all times."