Clifford Chance advises on the traditional aspects of employment law as well as a range of specialist areas, including ESG issues, equalities matters, internal investigations, data privacy and corporate governance. The firm also assists in management contract negotiations and employee incentive plan discussions. Simonetta Candela is the head of the firm’s Italian employment law department; she is experienced in employment law matters related to corporate law, restructuring processes and litigation.
Testimonials
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‘Clifford Chance's labour team is a true business partner which handles disputes with employees and HR issues in Italy.'
- 'The Italian labour team at Clifford Chance has a thorough understanding of industry sectors and business models.'
- 'Clifford Chance's attorneys consistently produce top-notch work and always anticipate your needs.’
‘The team's leading figure is Simonetta Candela, who is well-known for her success in labour lawsuits and defence procedures. She is a top expert in labour law in Italy.’
Key clients
- Daikin Applied Europe S.p.A.
- Hoerbigher
Work highlights
- Advised a global leader in IT infrastructure to set and implement its strategy of full return to office after the COVID-19 emergency in many European jurisdiction, coordinating cross border the offices of Clifford Chance and the external referral firms.
- Advised and assisted a leading international beverage company in internal investigations and in the consequent disciplinary procedure and termination of contract with a manager and with a sales agent, in analysing the position of other employees and suppliers, and in negotiating final out-of court settlements of the claims.
- Advising and assisting a major international retail group in extraordinary transactions, collective dismissal procedures and strategic litigation with employment authorities and with a former manager.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Simonetta Candela