A London corporate lawyer once told The New York Times that in “merging two regular companies, you just do it―and sort out the people issues afterwards.” Perhaps this was an accurate depiction several years ago, but it is not today. Today, any merger and acquisition (M&A) between two employers requires absolute vital attention and consideration to human resources (HR) and employment laws. These considerations become even more critical where international transactions are concerned.
Too often during the international M&A process, “people issues”—or those concerning the employees—are shelved or ignored for more logistical details. M&A corporate and tax experts typically drive deals focusing on concerns regarding structure, finance, intellectual property and taxes, often assuming that the “people issues” will be sorted out after closing. But human resource issues in a cross-border M&A are best resolved up-front, beginning with due diligence and acquisition-agreement drafting, and ending with closing and post-merger integration.
In this practical, fast-paced webinar, you will discuss the guidelines of employment law compliance in cross-border M&A and outsourcing transactions. You will also explore the “how-tos” and navigate through each step to take for a smooth and successful transition.
Upon course completion, you will be able to:
- Oversee employee transfers and distinguish between types of transfers
- Determine how employees should transfer from seller to buyer in cross-border transactions
- Approach international M&A employment due diligence using the best practical guidelines
- Draft employment provisions in cross-border M&A asset and stock purchase agreements
- Integrate the seller’s international workforce with the M&A buyer for a successful post-merger integration
Donald C. Dowling
Littler Mendelson PC
Donald C. Dowling is a Shareholder at Littler Mendelson PC. Mr. Dowling’s primary practice is in outbound international employment law. Mr. Dowling regularly advises multinational headquarters on cross-border employment law compliance, including global codes of conduct, whistleblowers hotlines, international internal investigations, cross-border HR compliance audits, and much more. Mr. Dowling is a graduate of the University of Chicago and the University of Florida Levin College of Law.
CLE Credits (Law)
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HR Credits
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| HRCI | 1.25 |
Business |
On-Demand/Recording |
| SHRM | 1.25 |
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On-Demand/Recording |
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