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  • CMS advises PINOVA Capital on its investment in KIST + ESCHERICH
    31 Mar 2026 2 min read
  • CMS advises the International Automotive Task Force on its organisational development
    27 Mar 2026 2 min read
  • CMS advises Swedish WTR Group AB on strategic partnership in Germany
    18 Mar 2026 2 min read
  • CMS advised all shareholders of AMW GmbH on sale to Ren Life Sciences and Juno Capital Partners
    17 Mar 2026 2 min read
  • World Cup kick-off: When football and law meet
    11 Mar 2026 4 min read
  • From gig to guarantee: how the EU is transforming platform work
    05 Mar 2026 7 min read
  • Strategies employers adopt in the run-up to works council elections: What's allowed and what's not?
    19 Feb 2026 7 min read
  • Works council elections in matrix structures
    17 Feb 2026 12 min read
  • CMS advises AndCompany on two strategic acquisitions
    16 Feb 2026 2 min read
  • CMS advises Eqwal Group on the acquisition of Orthopädie-Technik Kurtze GmbH
    13 Feb 2026 1 min read
  • CMS advises Daizy AI on purchase of the business of FinTech Next Matter GmbH
    09 Feb 2026 1 min read
  • CMS advises KfW on the acquisition of 25.1 % of Germany's largest transmission system operator TenneT
    03 Feb 2026 2 min read
  • EU–India FTA – Entering India’s Automotive Market
    03 Feb 2026 10 min read
  • CMS advises Modine on Spin-off and Merger with Gentherm
    30 Jan 2026 2 min read
  • On your radar | Issue 31 Key employment issues to be aware of internationally
    23 Jan 2026 3 min read

8 specialist practice areas in Labor, Employment & Pensions

As one of the leading commercial law firms, we provide comprehensive advice to companies on all aspects of individual and collective labour law. Be it transformation processes, codetermination, HR compliance or contract drafting – our experts deliver legally compliant solutions with economic farsightedness. We support you in meeting the challenges of the modern working world using digital, flexible, efficient and legally sound methods. You can rely on our excellent industry knowledge, first-class legal expertise, interdisciplinary teams, digital and AI tools and a strong international network. We provide forward-looking, solution-oriented advice and always treat our clients as equals.

CMS: Leading labour law firm with in-depth industry knowledge

CMS combines sound labour law advice, strategic thinking, a deep understanding of the industry and international expertise. With over 115 labour law experts at eight offices in Germany and over 520 worldwide, CMS is one of the leading law firms in labour law – both nationally and internationally.

As Germany's leading labour law practice, we are represented in the top categories in all renowned rankings and have for many years been regularly listed in first place by JUVE, Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500 Germany. Thanks to our high degree of specialisation, our cross-disciplinary and international positioning, and our strong team, we can cover projects from A to Z, provide comprehensive support for large mandates and respond to sudden developments with speed and professional excellence.

Our labour law services: strategic, practical & economically effective

We advise companies from a wide range of industries on all labour law issues with a strategic approach, practical solutions and a clear focus on concrete results. Our core competencies include:

On the respective subpages you will find a selection of case studies that illustrate our approach and expertise.

How we work: precisely, efficiently & with state-of-the-art legal tech expertise

Our labour law advice is characterised by strategic clarity, professional precision and a solution-oriented approach. We listen, analyse carefully and develop tailor-made strategies that are both legally sound and practical. Our clients benefit from our close cooperation across disciplines and national borders, our rapid response times and our use of modern legal tech and AI tools. Above all, they benefit from our specially trained commercial lawyers who specialise in labour law. This enables us to manage complex issues efficiently and seize opportunities at an early stage. Whether it's preventive structuring, crisis management or representation in proceedings, we work proactively, transparently and always with the aim of creating the best possible added value for your company.

Your contact – labour law advice for companies

Do you have any questions about labour law or need specific support? Our experts provide fast, personalised assistance – solution-oriented, with many years of experience and an industry focus. We develop tailor-made strategies with a clear focus on results. Contact us now and together we will find the right, legally compliant solution for your needs.

  • Die Praxis zählt seit Jahren zu den Marktführern, weil sie nicht nur alle wesentl. Spezialisierungen innerh. des Arbeitsrechts abdeckt, sondern aktuelle Themen besetzt u. auf die Bedürfnisse bestimmter Branchen eingeht.
    JUVE Handbuch 2025/2026
  • Seit Jahren gehört die Praxis zur Marktspitze in Deutschland. Als größtes Arbeitsrechtsteam deckt es nicht nur alle wesentl. Spezialisierungen ab, sondern kann gezielt aktuelle Themen besetzen u. auf die Bedürfnisse bestimmter Branchen eingehen.
    JUVE Handbuch 2024/2025
  • Ein äußerst versiertes und engagiertes Team.
    The Legal 500 Deutschland, 2025
  • Sehr großes Team mit individuellen und sehr ausgeprägten Stärken. Die Praxis lässt ihr großes Interesse und ihre Bemühung spüren, den Mandanten in- und auswendig zu kennen, um zielgerichtet beratend zur Stelle zu sein, wenn es darauf ankommt.
    The Legal 500 Deutschland, 2025
  • CMS bietet praxisnahes, unkonventionelles Denken, ein hohes Maß an Erfahrung, kreative Lösungsansätze, kurze Reaktionszeiten und Verfügbarkeit.
    Chambers & Partners 2025

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Labor, Employment & Pensions Insights

CMS advises PINOVA Capital on its investment in KIST + ESCHERICH

31 Mar 2026 2 min read

CMS advises the International Automotive Task Force on its organisational development

27 Mar 2026 2 min read

CMS advises Swedish WTR Group AB on strategic partnership in Germany

18 Mar 2026 2 min read

CMS advised all shareholders of AMW GmbH on sale to Ren Life Sciences and Juno Capital Partners

17 Mar 2026 2 min read

World Cup kick-off: When football and law meet

11 Mar 2026 4 min read

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

05 Mar 2026 7 min read

Strategies employers adopt in the run-up to works council elections: What's allowed and what's not?

19 Feb 2026 7 min read

Works council elections in matrix structures

17 Feb 2026 12 min read

Events

  • Germany
    08 Apr 2026

    CMS at Fordham IP & Policy Conference

  • Germany
    16 Apr 2026

    Green claims in focus

  • Germany
    21 Apr 2026

    On the Pulse webinar series 2026 - Spring/Summer

  • Germany
    28 Apr 2026

    IP Insights webinar series 2026

  • Germany
    02 May 2026

    CMS at INTA 2026

  • Germany
    05 May 2026

    Joint seminar with CMS and Tannenbaum Helpern - A global perspective on securing, maintaining, and enforcing...

  • Germany
    28 May 2026

    CMS International Crypto Forum 2026

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