Law + Business + Human Capital
Navigate your human capital needs and employment law related issues, effectively and legally.
Human capital is one of the biggest differentiators for all businesses seeking a high growth velocity, to be a market leader and to lead with innovation. To protect the human capital and to manage all the adjacent requirements around workforce performance, compliance and risk mitigation, the firm provides comprehensive legal counsel to help navigate the complexities of employment law.
The firm’s experienced team of lawyers is dedicated to providing practical and strategic advice under the following core areas:
Employment Contracts and Policies
Experienced in crafting customized employment documentation that align with local laws and industry best practices, the firm has assisted clients in developing both custom and standard form employment contract forms, as well as comprehensive employee handbooks that outline laid-out company policies and procedures. With an experienced group of lawyers in the employment team, the firm provides regular policy reviews and updates to ensure compliance with evolving legal and regulatory requirements.
Compensation and Benefits
The firm often gets tasked by clients to advice on competitive compensation and benefits packages to attract and retain top talent. The firm’s expertise in equity compensation enables it to structure effective incentive programs, including stock options and restricted stock units, and provide advice on executive compensation, including performance-based bonuses and severance packages.
Investigations, Disputes and Workplace Relations
The firm has extensive experience in assisting clients with sensitive workplace related matters. This includes internal investigations, employees disputes, policy interpretation and advice, and workforce restructuring. The firm is often instructed by clients to conduct internal investigations to address allegations of misconduct, harassment, discrimination, policy violations, or breaches of contractual covenants/obligations. The firm focuses on providing clients with actionable advice to resolve issues, whether it is negotiating settlement agreements, supporting on termination procedures and recommending robust policies and procedures to prevent and respond to such issues.
Mergers and Acquisitions
The firm often advises clients on the employment and labour laws matters that impact mergers and acquisitions, acqui-hire transactions, business transfers and other similar forms of transactions.
