Clifford Chance
Client SatisfactionClifford Chance’s employment offering is co-led by managing partner Alex Cook and David Koláček, who is also active in M&A and corporate restructuring work. The team advises a range of local and international corporations on trade unions, collective dismissals, work health and safety breaches, and employment terminations. Recently, the practice has extended their work scope to include handling diversity and inclusion initiatives and equal pay measures. Senior associate Veronika Kinclová is a notable figure within the group and primarily advises on the data protection and labour law elements of M&A and real estate transactions.
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Work highlights
- Advised Aures Holdings on a change from the regular weekly working hours scheme applicable to their Call Centre and Business Department Employees of AAA Auto, to irregular weekly working hours.
- Advised Albert Czech Republic on the implementation of the Whistleblowing Directive and internal reporting channels for employees.
- Advised Teijin on the internal investigation of employees bullying at the workplace, including advising on employment terminations due to breach of work-related duties and underperformance as an outcome from the investigation.
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
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The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Alex Cook, David Koláček