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K&L Gates

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K&L Gates regularly advises employers on matters relating to personnel management, both on a day-to-day and a situation-specific basis. The firm is well-versed in employment and labour issues across industries, including technology, tourism, digital media, pharmaceuticals, logistics and transportation. Roberto Podda is the head of the labour, employment and workplace safety department - he routinely advises multinational corporations and national industrial groups on all aspects of employment law matters.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Good advice on Italian labour law & complex procedures by people who know their business and are responsive when needed.’

  • ‘Roberto Podda and his team's quality of service and response time is consistent. He is a lawyer who listens to the client and adapts to circumstances.’

  • ‘The K&L Gates employment team in Italy is very knowledgeable in their subject matter. They are reactive and do a good job of helping international companies navigate the complexities of Italian law in this area.’

  • ‘Roberto Podda has great skill as an attorney and an advisor.’

Key clients

  • Mangiarotti
  • Sanda Vadò S.r.l.
  • StatPro Italy
  • Voss Fluid
  • Quickparts Srl
  • Red Hat Italia
  • TraceLink Inc.
  • Flir Systems Srl
  • Stilo Srl
  • Lamaro SpA
  • LabCorp., Inc
  • Baschieri & Pellagri SpA
  • Fiocchi Munizioni SpA
  • Dematic GmbH
  • New Crazy Colors Srl
  • Bertone Design Group
  • AVM Gestioni Sgr SpA
  • Augusta Ratio Group
  • Industrie Saleri Italo SpA

Work highlights

  • Assisted Cestaro Rossi in a legal opinion on secondment according to French labor law and Italian labor law.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Roberto Podda