Practical counsel for workforce strategy, compliance and workplace risk.

ANM Global’s Labour, Employment & Workplace Advisory practice advises employers on the full spectrum of employment-related legal matters, from individual employee disputes, workplace policies and internal investigations to employee retention, retrenchment, restructuring and workforce transition. The practice supports clients across sectors in identifying, planning and implementing effective risk minimisation strategies aligned with business requirements and applicable law.

The team works closely with the firm’s litigation, information technology, data protection and intellectual property practices to provide holistic advice on employment matters involving contractual, regulatory, reputational and operational considerations.

What We Advise On

Employment Contracts, Policies and Workplace Governance

• Employment agreements, consultancy arrangements and senior management contracts Employee handbooks, workplace policies and internal governance frameworks

• Codes of conduct, disciplinary processes and employee communication protocols Advisory on workplace rights, obligations and statutory compliance

Employee Disputes and Litigation

• Individual employee disputes, termination claims and disciplinary proceedings Representation before courts, tribunals and labour authorities

• Advisory on employment-related claims, settlements and risk mitigation

• Support on sensitive exits and employment disputes involving reputational risK

Internal Investigations and Workplace Issues

• Workplace investigations involving misconduct, harassment, fraud or policy breaches

• Advisory on complaints, disciplinary action and internal escalation processes

• POSH compliance, training and investigation support

• Risk assessment and documentation for sensitive workplace matters

Retrenchment, Restructuring and Workforce Transitions

• Advisory on retrenchment, redundancy and workforce rationalisation

• Employment support in business transfers, mergers, acquisitions and restructuring

• Change management, employee transition and retention strategies

• Compliance with statutory consultation, notice and compensation requirements

Compensation, Benefits and Employee Retention

• Advisory on incentive structures, employee benefits and retention arrangements

• Employment aspects of ESOPs, bonus schemes and deferred compensation

• Senior executive exits, retention packages and separation arrangements

• Restrictive covenants, confidentiality and post-employment obligations

Employment Compliance and Cross-Practice Advisory

• Employment audits and compliance reviews

• Advisory on labour codes and sector-specific requirements

• Coordination with data protection, technology and intellectual property teams on employment-linked issues

• Support on employee data, confidentiality, IP ownership and technology-enabled workplace practices

Who We Advise

Indian and multinational corporations
Start-ups and growth-stage companies
Promoters, founders and senior management teams
Financial institutions, funds and investors
Technology, media, healthcare, manufacturing, retail and services companies
Family-owned and promoter-led businesses
Employers undertaking restructuring, expansion or workforce transition