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Our Employment practice

Our Employment practice group is one of the strongest in Russia.

We help clients in development and implementation of approaches to labor law and human resources matters for compliance with legal requirements and avoidance of conflicts and disputes. In cases where a conflict situation does occur, our team is highly skilled in negotiations with employees and trade unions on behalf of the clients and representation of our clients’ interests in court.

We are also deeply experienced with labor law compliance and have assisted clients during state authorities’ inspections. Our team also supports clients during internal investigations arising out of anti-corruption and corporate ethics violations. We advise on specific industry areas, including those involving sports law matters.

We also protect clients’ interests within the framework of labour relations in the field of professional sports.

Key facts and recognition

  • 5+ lawyers

Projects

Advising a German chemicals company on terminating employment relations with employees in Russia

Advising an international perfumes manufacturer in connection with a number of labour disputes with former employees regarding reinstatement to their job positions, and the payment of bonuses and “golden parachutes” upon dismissal

Advising an electronics manufacturer on legal aspects of distant work and other employment matters

Advising a US corporate hospitality company on the organisation of international sporting events, including the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics

Services

  • General employment law advice

  • Employment agreements

  • Employment law audits and due diligence reviews

  • Advice on disciplinary penalties

  • Sensitive dismissals advice

  • Staff reduction advice

  • Litigation and dispute resolution

  • Negotiations with trade unions

  • Representing clients during inspections of state authorities

  • Migration law matters

  • Personal employee data protection policies

  • Advice on sports law matters