Employment, Labour & Equalities

Unlock the full potential of your people with practical, forward-looking employment and labour law services for your business

Employment and labour law is about more than policies and procedures. It's about people. Whether you're navigating a complex restructuring, responding to a reputational crisis, or addressing a sensitive employee matter, you're not just dealing with the law—you're dealing with perceptions, reputations, and real human impact.

That's why you need legal advice that goes beyond the transactional. You need lawyers with the emotional intelligence and the experience to guide you through difficult situations with clear, grounded solutions that reflect the realities of your workplace.

Experience you can depend on

As your business and workforce evolve, so do the challenges you face. That's why we provide forward-thinking employment solutions that align with your broader objectives. Here's how we do it differently:

• Human-focused, relationship-driven: Our approach is rooted in an awareness of both the human and business impact of legal decisions. We invest in understanding how your organisation operates and provide advice that reflects the commercial, social and political realities you're working within. This perspective helps us support you through complex and sensitive matters—from evolving employee expectations to the challenges of leading people through change, and beyond.
• Full-service solutions: We understand your organisation's legal needs extend beyond the workplace. That's why our Employment team works seamlessly with colleagues across our full-service firm to deliver holistic and integrated advice. From strategic transactions to complex disputes, we offer a one-stop-shop for legal support that puts your people and your business on the same path forward.
• Global reach and perspective: With offices around the world we offer a far-reaching platform for managing cross-border employment issues. As your business expands, we help you stay ahead of market-related risk and uncertainty—delivering clear, informed solutions through a single point of contact. We're also a trusted partner to law firms around the world—including leading U.S. firms—who turn to us for our cross-border capabilities and deep insight into international regulations and business practices.
• Flexible services, built for business: We take an approach to service delivery that mirrors the way your business operates. This includes flexible pricing models, including flat fees and monthly retainers, for better cost predictability. We also proactively develop pragmatic tools—including checklists, templates, and policy packages—as well as workshops and training modules that prepare your team to respond confidently to new legislation and emerging workplace challenges.

Invested in your success

Discover a legal team that sees the bigger picture—with insight into how decisions affect your people, your workplace culture, and your business as a whole. That means a clear point of view, sophisticated expertise, and thoughtful guidance to help you weigh risks and achieve your goals. Explore our tailored services:

• Workplace investigations
  Handle sensitive workplace matters with confidence through impartial, legally sound investigations designed to stand up to scrutiny.
• Employment advisory & compliance
  Stay compliant and mitigate risk with proactive legal guidance on contracts, policies, terminations, and everyday HR issues.
• Labour relations & union negotiations
  Navigate collective bargaining, grievances, and labour disputes with strategic support from seasoned negotiators and advisors.
• Workplace health & safety
  Protect your people and your business by addressing health and safety obligations, critical incident response, and regulatory investigations.
• Diversity and inclusion
  Navigate the very different social, political, and regulatory requirements in the countries in which you operate.
• Employment litigation & dispute resolution
  Resolve wrongful dismissal claims, harassment complaints, and executive contract disputes with insights and experience, including advanced dispute resolution management—inside or outside the courtroom.
• Cross-border employment strategy
  Simplify global workforce management with coordinated legal advice on mobility, remote work, and international employment standards and polices.
• Workforce restructuring & downsizing
  Implement reorganisations, reductions, or integrations with legally compliant processes that reduce liability and protect your brand.