Europe - Germany

DLA Piper

With a focus on collective employment law, DLA Piper routinely assists with restructuring, transactions, outsourcing, social plan and reconciliation of interests negotiations, works council matters, bonus regulations design as well as with the introduction of IT tools. The practice is also experienced in operational integration management and personnel deployment planning. At the turn of the year 2022/23, Henriette Norda, who is experienced in restructuring and reorganisations, took over the practice lead from Kai Bodenstedt (restructuring and reorganisation, bAV), who remains with the team. Jens Kirchner is considered an expert for company pension schemes, compliance and internal investigations, while renowned financial sector expert Hans-Peter Löw advises on regulatory- and data protection-related employment issues as well as on regulated remuneration.

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Testimonials

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  • 'The team works very efficiently and conveys the feeling that advising our company is their top priority - although the work is completed quickly, it is always clear that it has been done with care and consideration and with the company's objectives in mind. '

  • 'Henriette Norda provides clear, commercial and pragmatic advice - she is incredibly responsive and helpful.'

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Key clients

  • Alliance Healthcare Deutschland GmbH / GEHE Pharma Handel GmbH
  • Bank of Communication

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Work highlights

  • Ongoing employment law advice for BASF, including advice on collective bargaining law, works constitution law, individual employment law and pension law issues.
  • Advising Borg Warner Inc. on restructuring measures, various individual and collective employment law issues and employment law compliance in Europe.

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