Clifford Chance advises a wide range of clients on complex employment matters, including executive agreements, co-investment plans, and the negotiation of management contracts and terminations in private equity transactions. The team is also experienced in internal investigations and employee or contractor dismissals. Simonetta Candela, head of the Italian employment law department, specialises in employment and corporate law, advising domestic and international companies on restructurings and litigation.
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Key clients

  • Saipem SpA
  • Epta SpA

Work highlights

Advised a global leader in IT infrastructure to set and implement a full review of employment terms and conditions in 54 jurisdictions.
Advising and assisting a major international retail group in extraordinary transactions, collective dismissal procedures, and strategic litigation with employment authorities and with a former manager.
Advising and assisting the company on all employment matters.

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Simonetta Candela
Simonetta Candela
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Simonetta Candela