Business - International - People

You may be entering overseas markets for the first time, or be part of a multinational enterprise. You will be considering immigration issues and harmonisation of employee contracts and benefits, through to privacy and redundancy programmes.

Whatever the position, employment law can be fast moving and challenging to senior management.  One thing that is certain is that managing employees in multiple jurisdictions where employment and benefit rules vary is going to require plenty of thought and planning. 

Please choose an option below to find out how our employment lawyers help businesses manage their people abroad. Don’t hesitate to contact one of our partners in confidence for an initial view.

  • European Counsel - employment law
    Employment law is one of those areas that has no consistency across the globe. What is common practice to 'labor lawyers' in the US might strike fear into the heart of European HR practitioners. Our...
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  • Harmonising employment documents
    Many clients seem to be in a never ending spiral of harmonisation projects. Let our lawyers, both in the UK and in our network firms across the globe, help you plan and deliver a decisive...
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  • HR data protection compliance
    HR professionals are often at the sharp end of compliance, not least because of the sensitive data they process. Our lawyers will help you move employee data around the globe and ensure that...
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  • Immigration
    If moving staff in to a foreign country is at the heart of your strategy, you shouldn't be leaving local visa processes to chance. Whether you need volume visa and work permit support or need help...
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  • International work assignments
    Sending employees to work abroad needs careful handling to ensure bear traps are avoided. For example, including a restrictive covenant in an employment contract for a worker in some EU countries can...
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