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Littler: forerunner in employment law

We love to be ahead of the game and think entrepreneurially, not in paragraphs. Our focus is on the solution, not the timesheet. For this, we think and act unconventionally, venturing beyond the obvious and the expected. We are more than just lawyers, we see ourselves as employment law business consultants. That’s what makes the difference. This has earned us the trust of both German SMEs and international corporations - creatively, courageously and in teamwork with our clients.

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 a 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.

Our services

Our range of services covers all facets of employment law.

Company pension scheme

  • Analysis of existing pension obligations

  • Advice on the introduction, amendment or termination of pension schemes

  • Benefit systems such as company health insurance, long-term accounts, etc.

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Corporate Compliance

  • Data protection

  • Anti-discrimination law

  • Whistleblowing compliance

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Environmental Social Governance (ESG)

  • Corporate Sustainability Reporting

  • Sustainability strategies

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Leadership training & in-house seminars

Individual employment law

  • Drafting employment contracts

  • Employment contract law (board members, managing directors)

  • Separation negotiations / litigation

  • Liability of employees, managing directors & board members

International Recruiting & Global Talents

  • Job advertisements & application processes

  • Drafting contracts & employment opportunities

  • Special features of international employees

  • Residence permit & work permit

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Conflict management, mediation and negotiation skills

  • Alternative separation management

  • Interest-based negotiation

  • Business mediation

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M&A support

  • Due diligence

  • Post-merger integration

  • Transaction labor law

Co-determination

  • Collective & labor dispute law

  • Works constitution law

  • Arbitration board proceedings

  • Collective bargaining law / collective bargaining

  • Strike / lockout

New Work

  • Working time and remuneration models

  • Incentive models

  • Share options/ virtual shareholdings

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Corporate restructuring & mass proceedings

  • Reconciliation of interests and social plan procedures

  • Outsourcing

  • Downsizing

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Competition law/ protection of work results

  • Non-solicitation clauses

  • Non-competition clauses

  • non-disclosure agreements

  • Protection of intellectual property

Always close to you!

Even in a digitalized world, a personal exchange is indispensable. That's why we have five locations throughout Germany and look forward to meeting you in person.
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