Cross-border employment solutions in times of change
Introduction
Organisational change is inevitable. Whether driven by economic shifts, mergers and acquisitions, business transformation, or market disruption, restructuring presents complex legal, operational, and human challenges. Particularly across multiple jurisdictions.
The L&E Global Restructuring Group brings together leading employment law specialists from around the world to provide coordinated, strategic, and practical advice on all aspects of workforce restructuring. We help employers navigate change efficiently, compliantly, and with a strong focus on risk mitigation and employee relations.
As a fully integrated global alliance of law firms, we combine deep local expertise with seamless cross-border coordination.
How we assist clients
We support employers at every stage of the restructuring lifecycle, including:
1. Strategy and planning
We support clients in structuring global and multi-country restructuring programmes by assessing legal feasibility across jurisdictions, developing implementation timelines and sequencing measures, and analysing costs and associated risks.
2. Redundancies and workforce reductions
We advise on individual and collective redundancy processes, including compliance with mass layoff notification requirements, consultation with works councils and trade unions, and the development of selection criteria and redundancy pools.
3. Corporate transactions
We support clients on the employment aspects of corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions and carve-outs, post-transaction harmonisation of terms and conditions, TUPE and transfer of undertaking advice where applicable, and the integration of international workforces.
4. Crisis and turnaround situations
We advise on employment issues arising in crisis and turnaround situations, including insolvency-related matters, wage reductions, furlough schemes and working time adjustments, and the implementation of emergency workforce restructuring measures.
5. Change management and risk mitigation
We help clients manage organisational change by developing employee communication strategies, mitigating litigation and employment risks, negotiating with employee representatives, and addressing reputational risks.
Where we assist
Our Restructuring Group provides coordinated support across all major jurisdictions, including: Europe, United States, Canada, Latin America and Asia-Pacific.
Through our integrated alliance, we ensure consistent advice across borders while respecting local legal frameworks and cultural considerations.
Why L&E Global
- Seamless cross-border coordination through trusted local experts
- Deep understanding of both legal and practical employment issues
- Strong experience in high-pressure, time-sensitive restructuring projects
- Business-oriented, solution-driven advice
- Consistent global standards with local execution
Conclusion
Restructuring requires precision, speed, and coordination. L&E Global’s Restructuring Group ensures that employers can navigate change with confidence, wherever you operate in the world.
We combine global reach with local expertise to deliver practical solutions that protect business continuity and manage workforce change effectively.
