Labour

Since our incorporation, VPB has assisted Italian or foreign companies wishing to open branches or subsidiaries in Italy in managing employment law matters.

Manufacturing companies and groups across Italy, Europe, and elsewhere frequently need to formulate and implement new employment policies while preventing and addressing potential employment contract disputes arising from mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, or business unit transfers in Italy.

The objective is to minimise disputes that consume time and resources and squander valuable talent and productivity.

VPB has gained specific experience in the field across the various market sectors in which it has operated, with particular emphasis in preparing:

• mobility plans
• solidarity agreements
• any other useful tools during the transfer of company assets, and often challenging negotiations.

Whether involving executives and managers or any other permanent or temporary staff member, agent, contractor, or collaborator under quasi-subordinate arrangements, the firm supports employers in their day-to-day negotiations with personnel and trade unions, as well as throughout judicial or extrajudicial disputes.

Companies experiencing a crisis, attracting investor interest, or requiring structural change for any reason must address all facets of human resources, which includes balancing employee well-being and protections with corporate efficiency and productivity.

When warranted, the firm’s lawyers assist both Italian and international clients, whether in or out of court, with a range of employment termination matters, including assessing and negotiating executive and management severance packages on mutually satisfactory terms.