A&O Shearman

Demonstrating a 'deep knowledge of labour regulations and a precise understanding of their clients' needs', A&O Shearman is well-positioned to provide 'practical and solutions-oriented' advice to public and private sector entities across the full swathe of their individual and collective employment law requirements. Under the leadership of the 'very responsive' Gilles Dall’Agnol, the team has developed particular expertise advising banks and asset managers on their employment requirements, combining deep subject matter and regulatory knowledge with the often fairly unique needs of clients in these industries. The team continues to be at the forefront of negotiating social plans within the financial services industry, with Dall'Agnol recently negotiating one such plan for approximately 155 employees on behalf of UBS/Credit Suisse. The vastly experienced André Marc combines 'a deep and excellent knowledge of local practices and law' and remains at the forefront of employment law issues within the private banking space. Counsel Christophe Ernzen provides 'very practical and commercial' advice across a range of standalone and transactional driven employment matters, including regularly providing the necessary labour law overlay in relation to large M&A transactions with a Luxembourg angle. Counsel Maurice Macchi is also adept at handling large-scale strategic employment matters (including social plans), as well as contentious matters, including investigations alleging sexual, racial or gender discrimination.