The laws governing the employment relationship, particularly when it comes to terminating employees, vary considerably across the world.

In general, employment laws in Europe give employees more protection than elsewhere, with the laws in certain European jurisdictions being feared for their comparatively inflexible regimes.

We regularly advise on the full lifecycle of employment across the globe – from recruiting and onboarding through to terminating individual employees, with a particular focus on senior executives. We provide strategic counsel on issues such as restrictive covenants, severance arrangements and reputational considerations.

Our deep understanding of these diverse legal frameworks allows us to identify where the differences lie and how to avoid the traps.