The employment and pensions team at CMS ‘possesses an impressive depth of knowledge in employment legislation’, with the group’s expertise spanning social security, incentives, and pensions law. The department is experienced in cross-border matters and is frequently sought out by international corporates in the technology, retail, aviation, energy, transport, and pharmaceuticals sectors. In the pensions law space, it often acts for both domestic and pan-European funds – Elke Duden heads up this team. Gaël Chuffart, practice head, is noted for his ’deep knowledge of international practices’ and experience in collective labour relations. Sophie Berg often assists international groups in establishing their operations in Belgium.
Testimonials
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‘Gaël Chuffart is a superb labor partner. Deep knowledge of international practices. ’
‘I would recommend CMS for their exceptional services in employment law. Their team consistently demonstrates remarkable speed of delivery, ensuring that all legal matters are handled promptly and efficiently. Their pragmatic approach to problem-solving is truly commendable, as they focus on practical solutions that meet their clients’ needs.'
Key clients
- Gilson International
- Capgemini
Work highlights
- Advising Montana Aerospace, a leading manufacturer of complex lightweight components and structures for the aerospace industry, in a recent case of whistleblowing where an employee discovered and shared sensitive information with a board member of the group while transferring between companies within the same group.
- Advising Accenture on the implementation of new working time models to align with the evolving market trends.