Employment/Labour

In an era of dynamic workplace transformation and evolving labour regulations, effective employment law advisory is essential for building productive, compliant, and resilient organisations. Our Employment & Labour Practice is committed to providing strategic legal support to both employers and employees across a wide spectrum of workplace issues.

We understand that human capital is a core driver of business success, and our team of experienced lawyers offers practical, business-oriented guidance to help you manage your workforce efficiently while staying compliant with applicable labour laws and regulations.

Our expertise spans the full range of employment and labour law services, including

  • Executive Employment Agreements: Developing and negotiating contracts for senior executives, including compensation, benefits, and termination clauses. 
  • Director Engagement Agreements: Drafting agreements for directors of companies. 
  • Employment Contracts: Creating standard employment contracts for various roles within an organization. 
  • Independent Contractor Agreements: Drafting agreements for those working as independent contractors. 
  • Non-Competition and Non-Disclosure Agreements: Ensuring these agreements are legally sound and enforceable. 
  • Termination Agreements: Drafting and negotiating termination agreements, including severance packages. 
  • Advising on Employment Law: Providing guidance on compliance with labor laws and regulations. 
  • Employee Rights and Obligations: Helping both employers and employees understand their legal rights and responsibilities. 
  • Human Resources Policies: Developing and refining HR policies, such as staff handbooks and workplace conduct guidelines. 
  • HR Audits: Conducting HR audits to identify potential legal risks and ensure compliance. 
  • Employee Background Checks: Advising on the legality and ethical implications of background checks. 
  • Pension Scheme Structure and Regulation: Advising on pension schemes and compliance with relevant regulations. 
  • Employee Benefits and Compensation: Providing guidance on employee benefits and compensation strategies. 
  • Workplace Investigations: Investigating potential legal issues, such as discrimination or harassment.  
  • Workplace Disputes: Representing clients in disputes related to employment, termination, or other workplace issues. 
  • Wrongful Dismissal: Representing employees who believe they have been unfairly terminated. 
  • Grievance Arbitration: Representing clients in grievance arbitration proceedings. 
  • Litigation and Arbitration: Representing clients in employment-related litigation and arbitration cases. 
  • Collective Bargaining: Assisting unions in collective bargaining negotiations. 
  • Sexual Harassment: Handling legal issues related to sexual harassment in the workplace.
  • Human Rights: Addressing human rights claims in the workplace.
  • Discrimination: Representing clients in discrimination cases.
  • Immigration Regulation: Advising on employment-related immigration issues.
  • Privacy Issues: Addressing employee privacy concerns.
  • Whistleblowing: Providing guidance on whistleblowing policies and procedures. 

·       Mergers and Acquisitions: Assisting clients with employment-related aspects of mergers and acquisitions. 

·       Major Restructurings: Advising on employment issues during major restructurings, such as layoffs. 

·       Business Continuity: Helping businesses prepare for and respond to disruptions, such as pandemics. 

 

  • Drafting and Vetting Contracts: Creating and reviewing various contracts, including employment agreements, appointment letters, and termination agreements. 
  • Employee Representation: Representing employees in labor disputes or negotiations. 
  • Employee Representation and Industrial Relations: Handling issues related to employee representation and industrial relations. 
  • Data Protection and Employee Privacy: Advising on data protection and employee privacy issues. 

We work with start-ups, SMEs, multinational companies, institutions, and individuals to develop tailored solutions that reduce legal risk, enhance employer-employee relationships, and foster compliant, inclusive, and productive workplaces.

With a client-first approach and deep legal insight, our Employment & Labour team doesn’t just interpret the law, we help you apply it strategically to meet your operational and human resource goals in today’s complex and often unpredictable labour landscape.