Our services.

Contracts & Policies

Drafting clear contractual documentation to set up a solid collaboration between parties, whether in the form of an employment contract or a self-employed basis, is really our forte. If parties separate, we excel in drafting appropriate settlement agreements to protect our clients’ interests.

The establishment of clear HR policies has become more and more important for employers wishing to avoid liabilities and litigation. An employer can significantly mitigate its liabilities in connection with various employee claims (harassment, discrimination, GDPR, camera surveillance, use of company technology, etc.) if it establishes policies setting out the obligations, expected standards of behaviour and disciplinary procedures that apply to its employees. Based on our experience of working with various organisations, we can provide strategic advice to ensure that your HR policies support the organisational culture that you wish to establish.

Compensation & Benefits

In a competitive market, compensation and benefit packages play an important role in the recruitment and retention of motivated personnel. We regularly advise on the legal implications of employee compensation and benefits policy-making.

Conflict Resolution

We assist our clients in resolving matters through either litigation or alternative dispute resolution processes, such as mediation.

In our experience, the principle sources for employment litigation are the termination of employment contracts of employees who are protected against dismissal, unfair competition by former employees, termination for cause and harassment or discrimination claims. As experienced litigators we assist our clients in all types of workplace disputes.

Workplace mediation is a voluntary process whereby an impartial mediator facilitates the communication between the parties to assist them in developing mutually acceptable agreements. The mediation is confidential and offers multiple benefits compared to litigation (e.g. it can be more discreet as well as cost-effective). Using a certified mediator, even when legal proceedings have already begun, may lead to a more effective conflict resolution. As a certified mediator, Karin could help you find an alternative solution to your workplace dispute.

Corporate Restructuring

Managing structural change has become an increasingly important aspect of many businesses. Our team has developed both extensive technical and strategic expertise with respect to the employment aspects of operational reorganisation and restructuring programmes, i.e.

– legal audit

– transfer of undertaking

– outsourcing

– collective dismissal and closure

– insolvency proceedings

The firm’s expertise also includes advising on works council information/consultation procedures, union negotiations, injunctions and summary proceedings in the event of industrial action.

Customized Learning

We recognise that it is difficult for employers to keep up with all relevant legislative changes and their potential business implications. We can help your HR professionals or line managers to keep up to date and mitigate HR liabilities.

Our team provides in-house customised training or webinars on a wide range of topics, e.g.

– how to manage collective redundancies

– the “ABC” of hiring, employing and firing personnel

– a crash course in employment law for managers

– updates on relevant employment laws or recent changes

– dealing with bodies of worker representation