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No business can succeed without an effectively managed workforce. However, handling executive contracts, workplace grievances and disputes, reorganisations and restructurings, and employee competition within a constantly evolving legal framework is challenging. If your business crosses borders, you will be faced with additional legal hurdles.

Our innovative and proactive employment lawyers can help you navigate the maze of regulations and other legal complexities you have to contend with on a daily basis, and enhance your understanding of how they affect your business. Our newly-merged firm – now one of the largest in the world – has the resources and know-how to help you tackle whatever obstacles you may encounter, providing a high quality and cost effective service every step of the way. Combining specialist technical expertise with a deep understanding of your sector, we will work with you to achieve the best possible commercial solutions to your problems, and to seize and maximise your opportunities.


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19/01/2024
CBAM: Just over a week to comply
As the deadline for the first Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) report approaches on January 31st, it is crucial for undertakings engaged in importing relevant goods into the European Union to...
Law-Now Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
17/10/2023
Remote Working Legislation, Laws & Regulations in Singapore
1. Is there any legislation relating to working from home in your country? There is currently no specific legislation related to working from home. However, the general health and safety requirements...
Expert Guide Employment & Pensions
Comparable
16/08/2023
Whistleblower protection and reporting channels in Singapore
1. Is there a law on whistleblowing in your country? There is no overarching legislation on whistleblowing in Singapore. Under Singapore law, however, there are certain situations where there is an obligation...
Expert Guide Employment & Pensions
Comparable
01/08/2023
Dismissals and Termination of Employment in Singapore
1. Dismissal of employees The Employment Act 1968 (“EA”) is Singapore’s main labour law. The EA confers certain statutory protection(s) to local and foreign employees working under a contract of...
Expert Guide Employment & Pensions
Comparable
28/06/2023
Cost-cutting and restructuring in times of crisis
A tough global economic outlook is driving many employers to review their operational costs. Across businesses, hard questions are being asked about where efficiencies can be made – and ultimately what...
Event Webinar
29/03/2023
Equality at Work: The Laws, the Practices and the Local & Cross-Jur­is­dic­tion­al...
Our employment team tackles everything you need to know about recent legislation, best practices and common pitfalls when it comes to ensuring a culture of equity and inclusion in the work­place. Wheth­er...
Event Webinar
26/09/2022
On your radar | Issue 19
Key employment issues to be aware of internationally The new EU Directive on transparent and predictable working conditions is mentioned frequently in this edition of On your radar. Belgium, Germany...
Law-Now Employment & Pensions
06/09/2022
CMS Expert Guide on discrimination in the workplace in Singapore
1. What are the main laws on discrimination in the workplace in your jurisdiction and what type of conduct does it cover? Currently, discrimination in the workplace is dealt with under the Tripartite...
Expert Guide Employment & Pensions
Comparable
05/09/2022
CMS Expert Guide on discrimination in the workplace
Any employer working in multiple jurisdictions needs to be aware of their different duties in relation to workplace discrimination. In particular, they must understand their obligations in terms of introducing...
Law-Now Employment & Pensions
13/06/2022
Updated CMS Expert Guide to Trade Secrets
From patents to programmes, designs to data, your most valuable business assets can be the things you can’t put under lock and key. But what legal recourse do you have to protect these intangible assets...
Law-Now Consumer Products
07/06/2022
Trade secret laws and regulations in Singapore
General 1. Has the Directive (EU) 2016/943 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2016 on the protection of undisclosed know-how and business information (trade secrets) against their...
Expert Guide Intellectual Property
Comparable
01/06/2022
CMS Next
What’s next? In a world of ever-ac­cel­er­at­ing change, staying ahead of the curve and knowing what’s next for your business or sector is essential. At CMS, we see ourselves not only as your legal advisers but also as your business partners. We work together with you to not only resolve current issues but to anticipate future challenges and innovate to meet them. With our latest publication, CMS Next, our experts will regularly offer you insights into and fresh perspectives on a range of issues that businesses have to deal with – from ESG agendas to restructuring after the pandemic or facing the digital transformation. We will also share with you more about the work that we are doing for our clients, helping them innovate, grow and mitigate risk. To be able to provide you with the best support, we immerse ourselves in your world to understand your legal needs and challenges. However, it is equally important that you know who we are and how we can work with you. So, we invite you to meet our experts and catch a glimpse of what is happening inside CMS. Enjoy reading this publication, which we will update regularly with new content. CMS Executive Team
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