Areas of expertise
- Collective bargaining and labor relations
- Compensation and benefits
- Corporate social benefits and welfare
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
- Employment compliance and internal investigations
- Employment contracts and labor relations
- International mobility and expatriation
- Labor disputes and employment litigation
- Labor inspections and regulatory enforcement
- Senior management and executive employment
- Social security law
- Workforce organization and flexible work arrangements
- Workforce restructuring and collective dismissals
Andersen provides comprehensive legal advice on employment and labor law matters, supporting national and multinational companies, as well as their management teams and Human Resources departments, in the strategic management of workforce-related issues.
Our team advises clients across all stages of the employment lifecycle, from hiring and workforce structuring to termination processes, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations while aligning legal solutions with business objectives. We provide tailored support in a highly dynamic regulatory environment, helping clients anticipate risks, manage conflicts, and implement effective workforce strategies.
We assist clients in complex and high-impact matters, including workforce restructuring, collective bargaining processes, and senior executive employment. Our team also supports companies in cross-border scenarios, international mobility, and employment aspects of M&A transactions, including employee transfers and integration processes.
Andersen combines deep technical expertise with a practical and business-oriented approach, working closely with clients to understand their operational needs and deliver efficient, timely, and innovative solutions.
Services
Corporate Services
- Advisory on the establishment and development of employment relationships, including hiring of employees, senior executives, and management personnel.
- Drafting and negotiation of employment contracts, including executive agreements and board-level arrangements.
- Advice on internships, training contracts, and alternative work arrangements.
- Support in the setup of business operations and workforce structuring.
- Advisory on modification of employment terms and conditions.
- Management of employee transfers and workforce integration in corporate transactions (including M&A and outsourcing scenarios).
- Labor due diligence in M&A transactions and corporate reorganizations.
Local Entities
- Analysis of workforce structure and staffing levels.
- Review and design of compensation and remuneration policies.
- Advisory on hiring strategies and workforce organization.
- Job classification, evaluation, and organizational design.
- Workforce budgeting and personnel cost planning.
- Negotiation and support in collective bargaining agreements.
Strategic Human Resources Management
- Workforce planning and adaptation of workforce size and structure to business needs.
- Design and implementation of compensation and benefits structures, including incentive plans, deferred compensation, and equity-based compensation (stock options, RSUs, and similar instruments).
- Development of employee retention and engagement strategies.
- Design and implementation of training and development programs.
- Advisory on flexible work models, including remote work and working time arrangements.
- Monitoring and optimization of workforce performance and capabilities.
Labor Litigation
- Representation and defense in labor litigation before courts and administrative authorities.
- Handling of labor disputes, claims, and administrative proceedings.
- Out-of-court negotiations and dispute resolution strategies.
- Analysis and management of labor contingencies and potential liabilities.
- Advisory on workforce restructuring processes, including individual and collective dismissals.
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