Germany
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Littler in Germany
Our Littler Germany team is a forerunner in employment law, anticipating changes and developing solutions ahead of the market. We think beyond the obvious, act courageously, and collaborate closely with our clients to deliver tailored advice that aligns with their goals. This approach has earned us the trust of German SMEs and international corporations alike. Each consultant brings extensive experience, ensuring tailored, high-quality advice for every matter, from day-to-day issues to major projects. Recognized across the legal market, we provide an environment that combines professionalism with personal connection, setting us apart as a true leader in the field.
We advise clients across all industries, including technology, finance, retail, manufacturing, and beyond, on both contentious and noncontentious matters. Our experience spans complex employee relations, litigation, restructuring, compliance, cross-border projects, incentives, tax, and immigration.
With cutting-edge technology and legal-tech solutions we stay ahead of the curve. Tools like LITTLER VIEW, developed with the skill of our global team, transform complex processes into efficient, actionable business intelligence. This ensures clarity and effectiveness, especially for large-scale projects.
Corporate Reorganization & Restructuring
From strategy consulting to implementation of measures, you can count on our energetic expertise at every step of corporate reorganization & restructuring. We manage negotiations with employee representatives, prepare the necessary documentation, and keep an eye on higher-level goals in addition to labor law issues.
Littler view: First class restructuring management
The economy in Germany is under pressure to transform. Restructurings, reorganizations and insolvencies are the result. Many similar processes have to be managed in a short time. Legal and HR departments, external consultants and administrators are often overburdened with such mass proceedings. With Littler view, we help you quickly and reliably master large-scale employment law projects. Our legal tech solution combines data analytics, process optimization and reporting with easy-to-use dashboards. We create the necessary documents automatically and refine them with employment law excellence.
Data Protection
The EU´s General Data Protection Regulation extends far beyond the borders of the EU. From drafting company data transfer agreements for multinational companies to request for information from individual employees about the data stored about them, which are playing an increasing important role, our experienced attorneys help to navigate all EU GDPR obligations.
Company Pension Schemes
In Germany, company pension schemes represent an important component of financial security in retirement for employees. Its popularity makes it a key benefit for employers in the context of recruiting and employee retention. In the context of M&As, existing company pension schemes are an often neglected factor in employment law due diligence. With many years of experience in this field, we can help you manage the risk of unforeseen pension claims.
International Recruiting & Global Talents
Particularly in view of the shortage of skilled workers, many companies are dependent on highly qualified foreign specialists (white collar). There has also been a decline in applicants in the area of industrial employees (blue collar). As a result, employers have moved to expand their recruiting radius beyond Germany's borders. Business start-ups by third-country nationals are also becoming increasingly attractive. We support employers in Germany in a variety of ways in the international recruiting and employment of their workforce.
Whistleblowing and Cross-border Investigations
With the EU Whistleblowing Directive in place for a while and established matrix structures in many companies, cross-border investigations have become an integral part of our international practice.
Germany and EU Pay Transparency Obligations
Germany is one of the few European countries with a Pay Transparency Act already in place. And the EU Pay Transparency Directive entering into force in June, 2026, requires companies to promote gender equality in pay, before and during employment. Many will also have to publish gender pay gap reports from June 2027 onwards. With our Littler view Gender Pay Gap Tool and audits of your remuneration structure, we can give you a head start for successfully mastering the transition to upcoming EU regulations.
We are among the best. Are you?
We love to be ahead of the game and think entrepreneurially, not in paragraphs. Our focus is on the solution, not the timesheet. For this we think and act unconventionally, venturing beyond the obvious and the expected. That’s what makes the difference. It is clear that not only our own standards are high, but also the requirements for new employees. We value excellent qualifications, the ability to work in a team and straightforwardness.
