- advising a global manufacturer of labels and packaging materials in a complex process of personnel restructuring, including the transfer of employees to remote work, staff reduction, the introduction of a reduced working day and a reduction in wages
- advising an international chemical company on the dismissal of an ineffective manager and top management
- advising an American clothing manufacturer on the formation and implementation of a remote work policy for employees in order to comply with the new law on remote work
- advising a manufacturer of electronic equipment for motor vehicles in handling a difficult situation when a number of departments declared an “Italian strike” and sabotaged the normal work of the company
- providing legal support during collective bargaining taking place between employers and employees of a number of large Russian corporations
- advising a large American corporation engaged in the development, production and distribution of products and services for veterinary clinics in connection with the comprehensive restructuring and optimization of labor processes for its Russian branch
- assisting a large clothing manufacturer in compiling a full package of labor documentation necessary to register and open a business in Russia
- advising a large pharmaceutical company on all migration and labor issues in connection with its entry into the Russian market, including, among other things, drafting all local regulatory acts, developing regulations governing the payment of bonuses and remote work, labor contracts, support of migration issues, and handling all labor law issues arising in the daily activities of the company
- representing a European clothing manufacturer in several lawsuits on the termination of employment relations
- representing a major US label corporation in a dispute against a former employee
- conducting an HR audit for the Russian subsidiary of a multinational personal care corporation
- representing a Finnish food industry corporation in court and with law enforcement agencies in relation to compensatory payments and other legal consequences in connection with the death of employees in the performance of their labor duties
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Employment
“Cohesive team which is very good in different employment and labor matters. They know our industry and their advice is commercial, prompt and reliable. They solve problems and get things done.”
The Legal 500 EMEA 2021
Our team has extensive experience in advising on all aspects of labor legislation, including conducting due diligence on employment law compliance as well as making preparations for transactions and audits.
For many years in the Russian market, we have managed to build a reputation of deploying specialists who are able to identify and achieve the necessary outcomes and results in the most complicated labor disputes, including disputes with top managers as well as those involving the mass dismissal of employees, labor conflicts, industrial accidents and other complex situations.
We give useful and practical advice to solve assignments of the highest difficulty:
- Assisting with all labor aspects in purchasing or selling businesses as well as with the implementation of corporate restructuring projects
- Ensuring multi-jurisdictional compliance, including the implementation of global group policies in the structure of regulations of local companies
- Providing legal support during inspections conducted by regulatory authorities
- Representing clients’ interests in labor disputes on various issues and in the pre-trial settlement of disputes
- Comprehensive support for staff restructuring, including downsizing: planning, drafting documentation and developing a strategy for negotiations with employees and unions
- Conducting investigations connected with the unethical actions of employees, including top management
- Conducting negotiations and consultations with trade unions
- Supporting throughout recruitment, bonus as well as compensatory payment, dismissal and disciplinary procedures
- Advising on various issues related to COVID-19 and its impact on the activities of companies, as well as advising on the restructuring of business processes
- Assisting companies in negotiations with top management on employment and termination agreements
- Analyzing IP-related issues in employment relations
- Providing daily support on labor issues arising in the daily activities of an employer
- Drafting bonus schemes and option programs for top managers
- Advising and drafting documents on personal data protection issues
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