Add to this a growing raft of EU legislation and it becomes clear why businesses need to think globally but act locally - and do it fast. Penalties for non-compliance are damaging – both for the organisation's finances and its reputation. But get your employment strategy right, and you can harness the goodwill of your employees, resulting in improved motivation and company performance.

We help our clients in three key ways. Firstly, our international employment lawyers work closely together to spot trends in case law globally and advise clients on a transnational basis. But whilst much of our work crosses borders and jurisdictions, our clients can also rely on receiving expert local advice.

Secondly, our partners are involved in government consultations, act as Vice President of the Employment Lawyers Association, as Chair of Employment Tribunals and are regular contributors to leading journals and text books. This activity ensures we remain at the cutting edge of new legislative developments. Our clients benefit, as we help them to anticipate and implement changes, which – in turn – maximise their business opportunities and minimise their risks.

Thirdly, we provide practical, day-to-day support, training and publications covering the whole spectrum of people law issues (from recruitment, incentivisation, performance, retention, and dismissal, to risk management), together with advice on matters arising from major reorganisations and corporate acquisitions and disposals. And if prevention isn't enough, our strong advocacy skills will further ensure any risks are minimised in the litigation arena.

But don't just take our word for it. Our approach has resulted in us developing long-term relationships with many clients, a number of whom are household name companies.

"[OC] has provided an excellent service to my HR team.... Their understanding of our business values and philosophy and the commercial pressures under which we operate has been invaluable. They have delivered no-nonsense advice to meet our tight deadlines..... [and] provided pro-active support beyond.... expectations."

Steve Harvey, Microsoft

Julian Hemming
t +44 (0)117 917 3582
julian.hemming@osborneclarke.com