ELLINT’s members are again ranked as leading Employment & Labor Law Firms & Lawyers by Chambers Europe 2023, the independent international guide to lawyers and law firms around the world. In their words:
BELGIUM
Olivier Rijckaert of ELLINT’s member firm Sotra is ranked in Band 5 for labor lawyers in Belgium.
Chambers Europe states that Olivier Rijckaert of Sotra often represents employers in negotiations with unions. He also has experience advising on return to work programmes and employee benefits matters. He further assists with restructuring mandates and the transfer of employees to branches in other countries.
DENMARK
Mette Klingsten of Copenhagen-based employment law boutique Mette Klingsten Law Firm is ranked in Band 3 of the leading labor lawyers in Denmark.
Chambers states that she regularly advises companies on M&A-related employment matters, including assistance with executive contracts and terminations. A client comments that “She is hands-on, responsive, very customer-oriented and always follows up.”
IRELAND
McInnes Dunne Murphy, based in Dublin, is ranked in Band 1 for mainly plaintiff work in Ireland by Chambers Europe.
What the team is known for
McInnes Dunne Murphy is a boutique employment law firm which stands out as a leading team for plaintiff cases. The law firm represents executives and other employees in all employment courts and tribunals.
Notable practitioners
Peter McInnes, ranked in Band 1, remains a prominent presence in the employment market, having extensive experience in litigation. He is well known for his advice to senior executives on unfair dismissal and discrimination cases.
John Dunne is ranked in Band 2 for practitioners in Ireland by Chambers Europe. John Dunne is seen as a key figure in the employment field, with sources noting his experience in plaintiff-side mediation and disputes..
Peter Murphy enters Band 2 in the Employment: Mainly Plaintiff individuals table. Chambers states that Peter Murphy has a broad practice covering both contentious and non-contentious matters. He is particularly noted for his work in plaintiff-side matters.
Ciaran Ahern enters the rankings in the Up and Coming category, due to strong recommendations from the market. He is noted for his expertise in handling employment-related litigation proceedings, particularly on the side of the plaintiff.
ITALY
Lexellent is ranked in Band 5 for labor law advice in Italy by Chambers Europe.
What the team is known for
LEXELLENT assists clients with a variety of employment issues, including health and safety, trade union negotiations and collective and individual dismissals. The team also advises on employment-related litigation, while its non-contentious practice often acts in relation to M&A transactions. The law firm represents national and multinational clients belonging to a range of industry sectors, with notable activity on behalf of those in the retail industry.
Notable practitioners
Giulietta Bergamaschi, ranked in Band 4, provides assistance to clients with restructuring and reorganisation procedures, alongside advising on executive dismissals and health and safety matters. She additionally deals with trade union negotiations.
A client quotes: “Giulietta is always to the point and to the core of matters. She is direct, straightforward and always available.”
LUXEMBOURG
Adam & Bleser is ranked in Band 3 for labor law advice in Luxembourg by Chambers Europe.
What the team is known for
Adam & Bleser is a reputable law firm frequently instructed in employment litigation mandates for a diverse range of clients, including public sector clients and companies from the financial services industry. The law firm is noted for representing employees in contentious labour law cases, including terminations, and has particular experience acting for senior executives. It also has experience advising on contractual matters.
Clients praise the firm: “The Adam & Bleser team listens to our needs, bringing a lot of experience and pragmatic solutions. What we appreciate is the fact that they work both for companies and for individuals, so they can anticipate ‘next steps’ and point to the important questions to be solved.”
Notable practitioners
Ranked in Band 1, the market-leading Romain Adam is well versed in termination disputes and is particularly noted for his work representing employees in contentious matters.
A client remarks: “He is excellent.”
POLAND
Patrycja Zawirska, of Zawirska Ruszczyk Gąsior advises corporate clients on a broad range of employment matters including immigration, recruitment and terminations.
She is highly praised by many clients who quote:
“Patrycja Zawirska is a model of a lawyer: very conscientious, willing to help, with extensive knowledge in the field of labour law. We are 100% satisfied with the cooperation.”
“She is quick, hyper-intelligent and a very experienced lawyer.”
“Patrycja Zawirska’s client service is always and invariably at a very high level, a level she has maintained for years.”
UK
ELLINT’s UK member firm, Doyle Clayton, was highly ranked in the Chambers UK 2023 guide published late in 2022. Read more details about the firm and lawyers’ rankings in our post here.
