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  • From gig to guarantee: how the EU is transforming platform work
    05 Mar 2026 7 min read
  • EU–India FTA – Entering India’s Automotive Market
    03 Feb 2026 10 min read
  • On your radar | Issue 31 Key employment issues to be aware of internationally
    23 Jan 2026 3 min read

1 specialist practice area in Employment, Labour & Pensions

Our 280-strong group of sector specialists in Employment & Pensions law in Europe and beyond can help you navigate the maze of HR regulations, their practical application and other legal complexities you must contend with on a daily basis.

For your business to be successful, the relationship with your employees as well as your employee representatives such as works councils and unions is crucial. Employment and pension law in Europe is complex and, at times, contradictory, whether you are dealing with salary packages, employment contracts, equal opportunities and restrictive covenants or restructurings and mergers and acquisitions.

European directives, European court decisions, national laws, local cases and precedent must all be taken into account by your management team.

If your business crosses borders, you will be faced with additional legal hurdles before achieving the outcome you need.

With a global network covering 33 countries, we can help solve your problems across all the jurisdictions in which you operate or plan to operate - whether your issue relates to employment contracts, pension schemes, redundancies, M&A, collective labour law, social security or litigation.

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Awards & Recognitions
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    "I would recommend CMS for their exceptional services in employment law. Their team consistently demonstrates remarkable speed of delivery, ensuring that all legal matters are handled promptly and efficiently. Their pragmatic approach to problem-solving is truly commendable, as they focus on practical solutions that meet their clients’ needs."
    Feedback from a client about the department - Legal 500, 2025
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    "The employment and pensions team at CMS ‘possesses an impressive depth of knowledge in employment legislation"
    Legal 500, 2025
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    "Client knowledge is CMS's biggest asset. Advice on complex matters is explained in a simple way and is easy to apply."
    Feedback from a client about the department, Chambers Europe, 2024
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    "The team at CMS was very strong not only on only complex and sophisticated matters, but also when handling very sensitive topics where multiple stakeholders had to be managed."
    Feedback from a client about the department, Chambers Europe, 2024
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    "The CMS Brussels Employment team is exceptionally knowledgeable and world-class. The partners and associates not only perform the employment services with a high degree of sophistication, but they also take the time to teach and explain how Belgian law is applied in each situation. They are interested in ensuring our team is knowledgeable and independent. In addition, it's nice to see and work with diversity, and CMS embodies this."
    Feedback from a client about the department - Legal 500, 2024
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    "The CMS Brussels Employment team is accessible when we have urgent matters and they grasp the issues very quickly. The employment laws in the transport industry, including the labour issues, are very complex. I can rely on CMS to assist our legal team with these matters and meet the timelines. The lawyers in the Employment practice are personable and easy to work with. As a result, we use CMS for employment, commercial and other legal matters."
    Feedback from a client about the department - Legal 500, 2024
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    "The CMS team is very responsive and practical."
    Employment client - Chambers Europe, 2023
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    "The team is knowledgeable and pragmatic. They understand our business needs and are building legal solutions around that. This is what we are expecting from outside counsel. They are open to discussions and extremely responsive."
    Feedback from a client about the department - Legal 500, 2022

Employment, Labour & Pensions Insights

From gig to guarantee: how the EU is transforming platform work

05 Mar 2026 7 min read

EU–India FTA – Entering India’s Automotive Market

03 Feb 2026 10 min read

On your radar | Issue 31 Key employment issues to be aware of internationally

23 Jan 2026 3 min read

On your radar | Key employment issues to be aware of internationally

04 Nov 2025 3 min read

Q&A on EU Pay Transparency Directive

23 Oct 2025 4 min read

CMS Expert Guide to Pensions

06 Oct 2025 2 min read

Beyond disclosure: how the EU Pay Transparency Directive will reshape employer obligations

17 Sep 2025 6 min read

CMS Expert Guide to Pensions

16 Sep 2025 2 min read

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    21 Apr 2026

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    28 Apr 2026

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    02 May 2026

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    05 May 2026

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    28 May 2026

    CMS International Crypto Forum 2026

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