Employment
Your people are your greatest asset. However,managing employees in today's global market can becomplex. It requires a deep knowledge of developing
local and national laws, as well as, in many cases, anappreciation for multinational legal and culturalconsiderations
At Hogan Lovells, we understand employment issues
are about more than knowing the law. They’re aboutknowing your business and knowing your people.
That’s why, according to Chambers and Partners, our"combination of technical expertise and interpersonal
skills… builds trust and confidence."
While litigation of disputes is generally a solution oflast resort, our record of success in court andarbitration is unrivalled. And whether you're facing
issues in one country or in 20, we’re here to help.
Our top-ranked global team advises and guides clientslike you on all types of employment challenges andopportunities, wherever they occur. We understand thebusiness sensitivities that surround each matter, andwork to foresee and avert complications. We help you
make informed decisions that minimize workplace risk,and, ultimately, find solutions that work.

Key contacts
Dr. Kerstin Neighbour,Frankfurt

Michael E. DeLarco,
New York

Stefan Martin,London

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Our employment lawyers:advise and defend companies in litigation or
arbitration
help develop and implement best practices

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Areas of focusnegotiate with unions or work councils
deal with executive compensation arrangements
arrange orderly separations
protect your company and ensure you have, andproperly implement, the best workplace policies
talk with clients in clear and straightforward terms
To speak with a member of our employment practice,
get in touch at your earliest convenience.

Representative experience
Advising a global bank in relation to one of the largest
asset management contracts in history.
Advising on Dell's US$67bn EMEA-wide merger withEMC, the largest technology matter in history.
Advising trustees of the Kodak Pension Plan on thetransfer of over 4,000 employees in more than 30
jurisdictions into a new employing entity.
Advising a major international banking group on its
pay equity project, which involves reviewing andbenchmarking the pay of their 250,000 international
employees.
Negotiating with a union on behalf of Coca-Cola Femsa
regarding the closure of distribution facilities, andproviding advice regarding the restructure ofdistribution in Mexico.
Successfully defended Toyota Manufacturing against a
carpel tunnel claim appeal in the U.S. Supreme Court,which unanimously overturned the Sixth Circuit andclarified the reach of the Americans with Disabilities
Act.
Acting as principal employment law adviser to aninternational oil company for 30+ years. Advising on a
range of employment law issues, from the standard to
the more esoteric.

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Advising a global insurance broker in relation toemployment implications arising from a regulatory
investigation.
Advising a global consumer products business on thehighly sensitive and confidential terminations of theCEO and Group Director.
Advising a German medical devices company on
implementing a new global employment andgovernance structure across 40 jurisdictions.

Awards and rankings
Band 3 Employment – Employers, Chambers UK,
2024"Hogan Lovells offer good support for big projects
that cross multiple borders. They are really strong forglobal work.”, Chambers UK, 2024
"The team are exceptionally good at communicatingwith all levels of my organization and make complex
things understandable.", Chambers Europe Guide:
Germany, 2024
Band 1 Labor & Employment: Highly Regarded,
Chambers USA Guide: New York, 2023
"Hogan Lovells is incredibly capable of managing all
legal matters. The team works together seamlesslywith ours and is an invaluable resource.", Chambers
USA Guide: New York | Labor & Employment: HighlyRegarded, 2023

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