The Employment Law Department offers sophisticated legal support to domestic and foreign enterprises navigating the complexities of the Italian labour legislation.

Thanks to the Firm’s integrated approach, the Employment Department ensures seamless collaboration with the Firm’s renowned expertise in Corporate M&A, Capital Market, Restructuring & Insolvency, Tax and IP-IT & Privacy, thus leveraging the top-tier reputation of the Firm.

Composed of senior and experienced lawyers, the employment team aims at being more than a legal advisor to clients and HR directors, building a close and mutual trust relationship which mirrors a “business partner” attitude.

Also, they guarantee capability and flexibility in delivering customized advice both within the complex environment which often characterizes multinational corporations, and in connection with smaller and more agile organizations. Our employment lawyers are conscious that guidance on day-to-day matters is as important as advice on extraordinary events to build strategies for a successful HR management.

Key areas of expertise include:

– Reorganizations & workforce restructuring, often extending to negotiations with works council, unions, and Ministries, handling labor disputes and industrial action, with a focus on risk mitigation and business protection;

– Employment-related implications within the frame of M&A transactions and transfers of business/outsourcing processes;

– Definition of tailored executive contracts, including retention mechanisms, restrictive covenants to apply also cross-border and golden parachute clauses, with a focus on regulated sectors;

– Assisting in sensitive negotiations related to executive departures, severance packages, and shareholders’ concerns;

– Advising on corporate governance, remuneration strategies, and compliance with employment and ESG regulations;

– Supporting clients, including in international contexts, in building effective whistleblowing procedures and conducting internal investigations and their outcome, ensuring compliance with labour and data protection constraints;

– Structuring policies and compliance tools to foster a stable and productive work environment, including from a gender parity and D&I perspective.

The Team also has the ability of coordinating complex multi-jurisdiction projects, eased by the strong reputation of its members within the international employment law community.

It also regularly defends clients in high-value and reputation-sensitive litigation, representing companies before labor courts, arbitration panels, and regulatory bodies. At the same time, when necessary, the team develops proactive litigation avoidance strategies to protect corporate reputation and minimize financial exposure.