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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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    "CMS covers all critical areas and excels at mobilising multidisciplinary resources, ensuring seamless coordination across jurisdictions."
    Feedback from a client about the department, Chambers Europe, 2026
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    "We appreciate the team's quick response times, as well as the fact it engages with the process and gives proactive tips and advice."
    Feedback from a client about the department, Chambers Europe, 2026
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    "CMS delivers pragmatic and authentic advice."
    Feedback from a client about the department, Chambers Europe, 2026
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    "The CMS team consistently delivers high quality advice and support, meeting our expectations and adding significant value to our business."
    Feedback from a client about the department, Chambers Europe, 2026
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    "CMS listened and understood our goals."
    Feedback from a client about the department, Chambers Europe, 2026
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    "Excellent team, very responsive, highly knowledgeable, and always offering practical, workable solutions to issues."
    Feedback from a client about the department, Legal 500, 2026
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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

Employment, Labour & Pensions Insights

CMS Expert Guide to remote working

02 Jun 2026 4 min read

Focusing on you

01 Apr 2026 3 min read

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

Events

  • Belgium
    09 Jun 2026

    UPC Case Law webinar series 2026

  • Belgium
    10 Jun 2026

    Digital Governance Refined - navigating the simplifications of the EU Digital Omnibus

  • Belgium
    30 Jun 2026

    On the Pulse webinar series 2026 - Spring/Summer

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We provide future-facing legal advice to help your organisation thrive. Combining local market knowledge and a global perspective, and with lawyers in locations worldwide, your organisation benefits from the expertise it needs, even across borders.

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