EY provides comprehensive support across HR management, transactional matters, and employment disputes. Advising on matters from disciplinary procedures and employment contracts to reorganisations, dismissals, and cross-border transfers, the team also covers ESG, pay transparency, and labour compliance. The team is led by Maria Teresa Iannella, who also oversees M&A-related employment matters.
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  • ‘The team has a global reach and is able to support us across all jurisdictions we operate in with.'
  • 'Strong collaboration and partnership.'
  • 'Customer centricity is key for them.'
  • ‘Highly skilled individuals with technical expertise.'
  • 'The team has an impressive client base that they serve with quality in mind.'

Key clients

  • Tupperware France S.A
  • Negri Bossi
  • Barilla
  • Cardi
  • Gem Hospitality S.r.l
  • Hotel Project S.r.l
  • Smith + Nephew
  • Trident BMC AB
  • VGS Italia S.r.l
  • Goodyear
  • Agence France-Presse
  • Autotorino S.p.A
  • Belmond Sicily S.p.A
  • Bonfiglioli S.P.A
  • Bossi Scala Management S.r.l
  • Cotral S.p.A
  • Florence Management S.r.l
  • Gritti Capital S.r.l
  • HDI Assicurazioni S.p.A
  • Herbalife Italia S.p.A

Work highlights

Advised Negri Bossi throughout a complex implementation of workforce restructuring.
Advised several Marriott-branded hotel owners on the negotiation and drafting of the new company-level collective agreement.
Supported the M&A operation triggering the change of ownership for a historic Italian brand, Bialetti, in favour of NUO Capital.
Practice head

Maria Teresa Iannella