EMPLOYMENT
Employment
In an era of rapid technological change and global mobility, employment relationships are increasingly complex. Our top-ranked employment team delivers tailored legal solutions for multinationals, public institutions and startups, providing pragmatic support across the full spectrum of employment matters.
Why Our Employment Team
Practical, business-focused employment advice that protects your organisation and supports growth.
Practical HR Support
Tailored employment solutions that align with your business objectives and operational realities.
Risk Reduction
Robust contracts, policies and procedures minimise litigation risk and regulatory exposure.
Global Mobility
Cross-border employment and immigration guidance to support international expansion and transfers.
Rapid Response
Practical, timely advice for urgent employee issues, restructurings and litigation.
Leading Employment Team
We advise multinational groups, financial companies, public institutions and startups on all aspects of employment law — from routine HR matters to high-stakes disputes and cross-border mobility.
Our clients
We advise a broad range of clients including multinational groups, financial companies, public institutions and startups across many sectors.
Our services
We deliver a full range of employment law services, including:
Recruitment
Employment contracts and service agreements
Day-to-day HR advice
Employee benefits and incentives (insurance, stock options, equity incentives, profit-sharing, deferred consideration arrangements)
Pension schemes (statutory and supplementary)
Restrictive covenants (confidentiality, non-compete, non-solicitation, IP rights)
Training, performance assessment and disciplinary matters
Employee leave, absenteeism and sickness management
Internal investigations and representation before national and EU courts
Social elections, social dialogue and collective bargaining
Collective redundancy and social plan negotiations
Employee policies drafting and implementation
Documentation & HR Policies
We draft, review and implement key employment documentation and internal policies to help you manage workforce risks and ensure compliance.
Employee handbooks and internal rules
Remuneration policies
Personal data protection for HR processes
Working time arrangements and flexible working policies
Health & safety policies and teleworking policies
Whistleblowing procedures and anti-harassment policies
M&A-related employment documentation (due diligence, TUPE, transfer documents)
Settlement agreements and litigation correspondence
Our team also provides litigation and pre-litigation support on employment and social security matters.
TESTIMONIALS
What Others Say About Us
Recognition from leading directories and clients.
The team is highly professional and knowledgeable. They demonstrated a deep understanding of the legal issues at hand and provided clear, concise advice that was easy to understand.
Client testimonial
Client
Each member of the team exhibits a high level of professionalism and expertise. Their deep knowledge of the law and their ability to apply it effectively to complex situations is impressive.
Client testimonial
Client
They are always willing to go the extra mile to ensure the best possible outcomes.
Legal 500 2025 - Employment
Legal 500
Etude Breininger is very responsive and professional. The team always handles matters quickly and provides practical solutions.
Chambers Europe 2025 - Employment Luxembourg
Chambers Europe
Industry Recognition
Chambers Europe 2025 - Employment
"Etude Breininger has a deep level of knowledge and provides accessible, pragmatic lawyers who deliver sound and reliable advice."
Legal 500 2024 - Employment
"The team has broad expertise and is able to advise clients on the entire spectrum of employment law."
Legal 500 Europe 2023 - Employment Luxembourg
"The team goes above and beyond, proposing pragmatic solutions and engaging at executive level."
Chambers & Partners Europe 2023 - Employment Luxembourg
"The people we have collaborated with at Etude Breininger are smart, creative and excellent to work with."
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