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PCS Paruch Chruściel Schiffter has joined the global platform of Littler

04.06.2020

We are pleased to announce that PCS Paruch Chruściel Schiffter has joined the global platform of Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management. Littler’s global footprint is now comprised of more than 1,500 attorneys in 23 countries, in 80 offices.

“Joining the Littler is a part of the adopted development strategy of PCS. We serve international clients, so it is natural that we want to be present in other jurisdictions, too. By joining forces with Littler we give our clients access to proven, well-functioning structure, global experience and knowledge, and, most importantly, a wide range of experienced lawyers. Thanks to combining these advantages, we can efficiently coordinate international projects.” – explains Sławomir Paruch, founding partner of PCS Paruch Chruściel Schiffter.

“We are excited to have been chosen by the strongest international player on the employment & labor legal advisory market. We highly appreciate it and it is a great distinction for PCS. We believe that the joint forces of both firms will constitute an excellent offer on the market for entrepreneurs seeking legal support in the field of HR that meets the highest legal and business standards.” – said Łukasz Chruściel, Karolina Schiffter and Robert Stępień, founding partners of PCS Paruch Chruściel Schiffter.

“Through our actions we prove that at PCS we think globally and act locally. We are present in economically important regions in Poland, supporting local clients.“ – adds Karolina Kanclerz, partner, Head of PCS  Paruch Chruściel Schiffter office in Wrocław.

PCS started its business on January 1 this year. Currently the law firm has offices in 5 Polish cities. The founding partners are: Sławomir Paruch, Łukasz Chruściel, Karolina Schiffter and Robert Stępień. PCS provides comprehensive and pragmatic support to companies within HR laws, including employment and labor law, global mobility and immigration, employment disputes and litigation, trade unions relations and collective bargaining, mobbing and harassment, data protection, social security, employees’ savings plans, social fund and others.

“The founding partners of PCS are well known in the Polish market as leaders in their fields. We are impressed by the strong team and client base they have cultivated and we are excited to further expand our services to employers operating in Central Europe with the addition of PCS to our global platform.” – said Tom Bender and Jeremy Roth, co-managing directors of Littler.

“Poland is a large and dynamic economy that plays an increasingly integral role in Central Europe. Not only has the country become a more popular destination for Western investment in recent decades, it fits perfectly with our presence across Germany and recent opening in Austria.” – explains Peter Susser, Littler’s Global Practice Leader and Chair of the firm’s International Employment Law Practice.

About PCS
PCS Paruch Chruściel Schiffter is currently the largest HR law firm in Poland. The PCS team is now comprised of 50 experienced lawyers, consultants and administrative staff. Our law firm has offices in five locations in Poland: Warszawa, Katowice, Kraków, Poznań and Wrocław. For more information, visit www.pcslegal.pl

About Littler
With more than 1,500 labor and employment attorneys in offices around the world, Littler provides workplace solutions that are local, everywhere. Our diverse team and proprietary technology foster a culture that celebrates original thinking, delivering groundbreaking innovation that prepares employers for what’s happening today, and what’s likely to happen tomorrow. For more information, visit www.littler.com.