Employment - Italy
What the team is known for
Simmons & Simmons assists multinational and domestic clients with individual executive terminations, negotiations with trade unions, employment-related litigation and social security issues. Additionally, the practice group is well versed at handling employment law issues in relation to corporate and M&A matters, including cross-border operations. Key clients include luxury fashion companies, financial institutions and technology corporations.
Strengths
"Simmons & Simmons are excellent. They are very practical and they really understand our business."
"They exhibit a deep understanding of the nuances of complex matters and possess the strategic insight required to navigate through sophisticated legal challenges."
Work highlights
A Simmons & Simmons team advised The Capital Market Company on its establishment of a new branch in Italy, including the hiring of new employees and transfer of existing employees into the new local company.
Notable practitioners
Davide Sportelli regularly deals with the implementation of health and safety measures as well as employment disputes and termination proceedings, often including cross-border mandates. "Davide Sportelli provides clear, succinct, commercial and pragmatic employment law advice. He is not too cautious and takes a business-oriented view."
