Chambers Praises L&E Global’s European Members in 2020 Guide

L&E Global is pleased to announce that our European members were once again recognised for their excellence in the field of labour and employment law, in the recently published edition of Chambers Europe 2020. The Chambers 2020 rankings effectively spotlight L&E Global’s enduring commitment, together with our member firms, to provide specialised, high-quality services to national and international clients, wherever they operate.

CHAMBERS EUROPE 2020 –

BELGIUM – VAN OLMEN & WYNANT (BAND 3)

Particularly known for advising public sector institutions on employment law matters, including suspension of employees, strikes and disciplinary proceedings. Also acts for clients from the telecommunications, transport and retail sectors on exit negotiations, restructurings and dismissals. Assists companies with the employment aspects of establishing new branches in Belgium.

Notable Practitioners (Band 2) – Chris Van Olmen 

FRANCE – FLICHY GRANGÉ AVOCATS (BAND 1)

Outstanding French firm renowned for its dedication to employment law, where it offers a full range of expertise for both domestic and international clients. Frequently assists with employee litigation, redundancy schemes and collective agreements. Additionally involved in handling the labour aspects of M&A transactions. Also advises clients on labour inspections and international mobility.

Senior Statespeople – Hubert Flichy
Notable Practitioners (Band 1) – Joël Grangé
Notable Practitioners (Band 4) – Olivier Kress
Notable Practitioners (Band 5) – Florence Aubonnet

GERMANY – PUSCH WAHLIG WORKPLACE LAW (BAND 4)

Dedicated team of employment specialists with particular experience in business restructuring, including mass workforce reductions and outsourcing as well as reconciliations and social plans. Additionally handles compliance, remuneration and works council matters and represents clients in employment litigation. Active across a variety of sectors, including financial services, technology and FMCG.

Notable Practitioners (Band 4) – Tobias Pusch
Notable Practitioners (Band 4) – Thomas Wahlig

LUXEMBOURG – KLEYR | GRASSO (BAND 1)

Established employment practice providing top-tier advisory and litigation services to clients in a wide range of industries, including public sector agencies, financial services companies and IT companies. Advises on terminations, transfers of undertakings and restructuring, with a particular emphasis on collective bargaining agreements. Represents clients in harassment and unfair dismissal claims, as well as assisting with social elections and the employment aspects of mergers.

Notable Practitioners (Band 1) – Christian Jungers 

THE NETHERLANDS – PALTHE OBERMAN (BAND 3)

Boutique employment practice that attracts considerable praise for acting for employers on individual dismissal cases. Has experience in court proceedings and in alternative dispute resolution methods. Offers broader capabilities spanning the full range of employment matters, including all issues arising from outsourcing and restructuring processes. Handles works council and union consultation mandates. Also advises on the drafting of international employment contracts for top executives. Has a number of clients from the fashion industry.

Notable Practitioners (Band 3) – Christiaan Oberman
Notable Practitioners (Band 4) – Gieneke Van Wulfften-Palthe

NORWAY – STORENG, BECK & DUE LUND (BAND 4)

Boutique firm with a well-regarded team concentrating on employment law. Notable expertise in contractual issues, personal data and employee termination. Also handles discrimination, harassment and transfer of undertakings issues, as well as downsizing matters and restructurings.

Notable Practitioners (Band 3) – Kari Bergeius Andersen
Notable Practitioners (Band 4) – Nils H Storeng

POLAND – SOBCZYK & PARTNERS LAW FIRM (BAND 2)

Highly reputed Kraków-based employment boutique acting for both domestic and international clients on collective redundancies, employment contracts and corporate restructurings as well as litigation cases. Adept at handling negotiations with trade unions. Additionally provides day-to-day advice and regulatory support. Also highlighted for its outstanding academic profile.

Eminent Practitioners – Arkadiusz Sobczyk

PORTUGAL – MORAIS LEITÃO (BAND 1)

Outstanding team maintaining a vanguard position by providing a broad employment service, which includes restructuring processes, collective terminations, employment litigations, and collective bargaining agreements. Further advises on business transfers and disciplinary proceedings. Represents an array of clients with strong presence in the banking, consumer goods and pharma industries.

Notable Practitioners (Band 1) – Luís Miguel Monteiro
Notable Practitioners (Band 3) – Pedro Pardal Goulão
Notable Practitioners (Band 4) – Helena Tapp Barroso

ROMANIA – MAGDA VOLONCIU & ASOCIATII (BAND 1)

Specialist labour law boutique with widely admired expertise in employment disputes. Experienced in handling collective dismissals, as well as contract and trade union negotiations. Advises both international and domestic clients from a wide range of industries, including energy, transportation and banking. Defends clients in harassment and employer liability cases.

Notable Practitioners (Band 1) – Magda Volonciu
Notable Practitioners (Band 4) – Maria Dobre
Notable Practitioners (Band 4) – Corina Radu

SPAIN – SUÁREZ DE VIVERO (BAND 5)

Offers expertise in a range of employment law matters, including collective bargaining agreements, individual dismissals and claims regarding working conditions. Clientele spans several industry sectors, such as media, retail, manufacturing and finance. Provides Spanish law advice to local subsidiaries of international companies thanks to referrals from UK law firms. Also advises on contracts for senior managers.

Notable Practitioners (Band 3) – Ivan Suárez Telletxea
Notable Practitioners (Band 4) – Pilar Albert

SWEDEN – CEDERQUIST (BAND 1)

Top-tier practice active across the spectrum of employment mandates relating to the establishment, transfer, restructuring and closing down of businesses. Renowned for its considerable employment litigation expertise, undertaking numerous cases in relation to breaches of trade secrets, redundancies and terminations, as well as internal investigations. Also provides employment law advice relating to data protection as well as pensions and incentive programmes. Frequently advises on consultations and negotiations with trade unions. Acts for clients from the financial sector, employers’ associations and multinational companies.

Notable Practitioners (Band 1) – Robert Stromberg
Notable Practitioners (Band 3) – Jens Tillqvist

For more information please contact Joseph Granato, Communications Manager at L&E Global at joseph.granato@leglobal.org.