Littler. Global leader in employment law.

As the largest, globally active employment law firm, we support German and international companies in employment law projects. The particular world of the German SME sector is a focal point here. We provide advice that is legal and entrepreneurial, creative and pragmatic. That’s how we find the best solution.

We are now Littler.

We have been working intensively with the other Littler locations worldwide for 10 years, have strengthened our presence in Europe and have found the cooperation to be very good. In order to remain a pioneer, we have now gone one step further. We no longer operate as vangard, but are now Littler. Local and global - everything from a single source. We - and therefore you - gain international clout and more global and local expertise.
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Culture. Excellent and award-winning.

Excellence calls for excellent minds, room for individual characters and a good interpersonal environment. That is important for us. Which is why we create and offer the best experts a culture that is regarded on the legal market as outstanding in the truest sense of the word. We have received awards for this. We build on this.

Expertise. In the sector and in our interactions.

Professional and interpersonal quality make the difference, both in our day-to-day interactions and in major projects. Expertise that meets your values, requirements and your budget. Each consultant is highly versed with extensive experience in your sector and your topics. We use the intelligence of the many. You will sense it.

Worldwide. One team. All the options.

At home in Germany, throughout Europe and around the world. With Littler, the world’s biggest employment law firm, you have a well-coordinated team of first-class experts at your side for every employment law challenge.

Lawyers. Entrepreneurs. Forerunners.

We are forerunners. We anticipate changes and develop solutions ahead of the market. That makes the difference: in terms of content, technology and strategy. We are employment lawyers and entrepreneurs and understand your challenges through our own experience.

Tech Intelligence.
Next Level.

The future doesn’t wait. Which is why we are one step ahead, both technologically and in the field of legal tech. The bundled expertise of our global team flows into our solutions developed with LAWLIFT and makes them the benchmark. The more extensive the procedure, the more effective this is. With our technology Littler view we prepare all the relevant information for you at a glance. Making technology into real business intelligence.

Local, everywhere. Germany and the world.

We are Littler in Germany. For over a decade, we (formerly vangard) have been regarded as a forerunner in employment law. With over 75 attorneys in a team of 150 employees, we form a strong unit of the world’s biggest employment law firm at five German locations. 1,800 lawyers in more than 100 offices across the world guarantee global expertise and a deep understanding of the local conditions on site. This means we find the best answer to every challenge - in Germany, Europe and the world.
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Our range of service covers all aspects of labor law. In addition, we offer you access to the expert knowledge of our cross-site competence teams. You can find more information on the individual focus-areas in our overview.
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