Ius Laboris is a global
alliance
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of law firms that specialise in employment,
labour, immigration and pensions law. The network has over 1,500
HR lawyers based in 59 countries across
Europe
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, the
Americas,
Middle East
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and
Asia
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. Ius Laboris member firms advise HR professionals and legal counsel internationally on their
HR legal requirements.
History
Ius Laboris was established in 2001 by a group of labour and employment lawyers from Belgium, France, Spain, Luxembourg and Italy. In 2021, the alliance covers 59 countries across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The current Chairman is Pascal Lagoutte and the Executive Director is Sam Everatt.
Specialisation
Members of the network offer legal advice in their respective countries and on the following areas:
* Employment Rights
* Restructuring and Labour Relations
* Immigration and Global Mobility
* Pay and Benefits
* Data Privacy
* Discrimination
* Health and Safety
* Pensions
Members
Rankings and awards
* Band 1 - Employment: The Elite in Global-wide - Chambers and Partners (2020)
* Highly commended - Global Network of the Year - The Lawyer European Awards (2020)
References
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External links
Ius Laborisofficial site
Global HR Law Guideofficial website
Law firms of Belgium
International organisations based in Belgium
International law organizations