Dentons’ Global Employment and Labor Group includes around 450 lawyers, spread across our offices, who regularly represent management in connection with employment and benefits related litigation, corporate and governmental investigations, executive compensation and counselling projects. 

With our global presence and contacts, Dentons is one of only a few firms that can provide multinational businesses with a coordinated solution to all their employment and benefits needs throughout the world. The team is known for their creative, business-savvy counselling skills and, when necessary, their results-driven, highly successful litigation practice. 

The global reach, consistent high quality, and efficiency of our Group make Dentons uniquely qualified to provide both local and multi-national businesses with a comprehensive and effective employment and labor solution. The Group has collective, extensive experience assisting employers in all industry sectors. It represents local and multinational businesses with respect to the full range of workforce-related issues and matters, including those listed and linked below.

Recognition

Dentons Hong Kong earns recognition in six categories in Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2025

May 8, 2025

Dentons Hong Kong has once again been recognised by Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific for its outstanding performance in the dispute resolution and litigation space. In its 2025 edition, the Firm is ranked in six key categories, highlighting the depth and breadth of its litigation capabilities.

Dentons recognized for quality in Chambers France 2025

February 7, 2025

In the inaugural edition of Chambers France 2025 guide, Dentons lawyers received 15 individual rankings of which five were new or improved ratings. 

Partner Nick Pujji recognized in Leaders of Influence: Minority Attorneys by Los Angeles Business Journal

January 21, 2025

The Los Angeles Business Journal recognized partner Nick Pujji in its 2025 Leaders of Influence: Minority Attorneys issue, which highlights the city’s most influential minorities in the field of law.

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Insights

Part 60: From charges to checklists: Managing complex workplace scenarios

May 30, 2025

Canada: Join us for our monthly Legal updates for Canadian employers series, a one-hour complimentary webinar series on workplace issues. This month, we’re tackling employment scenarios that come with hidden complexity and legal risk. From handling criminal charges against current employees to the nuances of hiring younger workers and navigating medical leave terminations, our team will unpack recent developments and share practical guidance for employers across the country.

High Court grants interlocutory injunction to stop former employee from dealing with company’s customer

May 21, 2025

Hong Kong: In two related judgments delivered in April 2025, the High Court considered an application by Info Salons Technology Services (HK) Ltd (Info Salons) for an interlocutory injunction to enforce post-termination restrictive covenants against its former Deputy General Manager, Mr Feng Wenguo (Second Defendant), and his newly established company (Third Defendant).

Employment Echo - May Edition

May 14, 2025

New Zealand: In this edition of the Employment Echo, we discuss the Employment Relations (Termination of Employment by Agreement) Amendment Bill and contrast the living wage and minimum wage increases. We also discuss an Employment Court decision on the employee-contractor distinction and a privacy case on disclosing employee information. 

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News and Events

Upcoming events

Part 60: From charges to checklists: Managing complex workplace scenarios

May 30, 2025

Canada: Join us for our monthly Legal updates for Canadian employers series, a one-hour complimentary webinar series on workplace issues. This month, we’re tackling employment scenarios that come with hidden complexity and legal risk. From handling criminal charges against current employees to the nuances of hiring younger workers and navigating medical leave terminations, our team will unpack recent developments and share practical guidance for employers across the country.

Dentons' North American Legal AI Summit

June 5, 2025

Join Dentons on June 5, 2025, for a full-day, in person and online summit, on the legal and strategic challenges shaping AI in North America. Our panels will cover the most pressing topics—from data privacy and intellectual property to employment law, M&A, and the infrastructure to support the growth of AI. Whether you’re refining your AI strategy or just beginning to assess what’s possible, this summit will give you the practical insights you need to take your next step.

Dentons IR Insights: Key developments in Public Sector employment

June 25, 2025

In this webinar, Jackie Hamilton, Partner, explores key decisions and areas of risk impacting upon employment in a public sector environment.

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Recent Press Releases

Dentons advises KT&G on first major investment project in Kazakhstan

May 12, 2025

Dentons acted as legal counsel to South Korean conglomerate KT&G Corporation, a leading global manufacturer of tobacco and ginseng products, on its first major investment project in Kazakhstan.

Dentons Hong Kong earns recognition in six categories in Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2025

May 8, 2025

Dentons Hong Kong has once again been recognised by Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific for its outstanding performance in the dispute resolution and litigation space. In its 2025 edition, the Firm is ranked in six key categories, highlighting the depth and breadth of its litigation capabilities.

Dentons Rattagan Arocena appoints new Partner and two Counsel

April 15, 2025

Argentina: The members of Dentons Rattagan Arocena promoted Nahuel Alvarez-Wachter as new Partner of the Buenos Aires office, and Cecilia de Múgica and Fernando Neville as Counsel, both from the Firm's labor area.

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