Employment and Industrial Relations

Employment and Industrial Relations

Practice Area Overview

Managing employees in today’s globalised corporate environment is complex. Mamo TCV’s experienced employment law practice offers local and international clients specialised legal advice that ensures compliance with employment and occupational health and safety laws as well as practical solutions for any legal issues that might arise in the workplace.

We assist with policy and contract drafting, provide mediation services, assist with obtaining work permits for third country nationals, offer advice in cross-border transactions, provide assistance in trade disputes and negotiations of collective agreements, assist with disciplinary and grievance procedures.

We also represent clients before the Industrial Tribunal and courts and have been involved in a number of ground-breaking cases.

Scope of Services
  • Employment contracts and policies
  • Mediation and conflict resolution
  • Disciplinary proceedings and terminations
  • Drafting of compromise agreements
  • Advice in mergers and acquisitions
  • Due diligence procedures
  • Occupational health and safety matters
  • Immigration and work permits
  • Advising on all employee-related data privacy issues
  • Whistleblowing procedures
  • Pensions and benefits
  • Posting of workers
  • Representation in the Industrial Tribunal and courts
  • Negotiation of collective agreements
  • Assistance in trade disputes

Key Contacts

Christine Calleja - Mamo TCV Advocates
Christine Calleja

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