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L&E Global Expands Footprint in Central Europe with New Member OPL gunnercooke in Hungary

NEW YORK, NY (February 18, 2025) — Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce OPL gunnercooke in Hungary has joined the L&E Global team, further strengthening its presence in the dynamic Central European legal market.

Jackson Lewis is a founding member of L&E Global, a global alliance of premier employer’s counsel firms providing customized, business-focused advice on employment law matters. Collectively, L&E Global member firms have more than 1,750 legal professionals across six continents, advising clients on both global and local matters. L&E Global members focus on understanding their clients, their sectors and their markets.

OPL gunnercooke is renowned for providing tailored legal solutions with a deep commitment to client success. With a strong focus on technology, collaboration, and professional excellence, the firm fosters a forward-thinking environment, enabling its team to deliver exceptional legal services. OPL gunnercooke is dedicated to continuous legal education and development, ensuring that its lawyers stay at the forefront of the legal profession and maintain the highest standards of service.

OPL gunnercooke’s Labour & Employment Practice Group, led by Zsofia Olah, offers extensive experience handling a broad spectrum of labour and employment matters. The team supports both local and international clients with a strategic approach to workplace challenges, emphasising negotiation, mediation, and litigation. Fluent in both Hungarian and English, the team is equipped to address complex issues across various jurisdictions.

“Joining L&E Global represents a significant milestone for us," said Zsofia. "We have long admired their global reputation and we are excited to contribute to the success. We see great potential in working together and look forward to a future of mutual growth.”

“We are thrilled to welcome OPL gunnercooke to L&E Global," said Executive Director of L&E Global Jeroen Douwes. "Their extensive expertise and dedication to providing high-quality services will undoubtedly enhance our ability to offer top-tier labour law solutions across Central Europe and beyond.”

“Our long-standing collaboration with Zsofia, Miklos, and the OPL gunnercooke team has been incredibly rewarding, said Co-Leader of  Jackson Lewis' International Employment group and leader of L&E Global Chairman of L&E Global John L. Sander. "I am confident their addition to L&E Global will further strengthen our position as a leader in cross-border labour and employment law services.”

About Jackson Lewis    
Focused on labor and employment law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 1,100+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged, stable and diverse, and share our clients' goals to emphasize inclusivity and respect for the contribution of every employee.    

Additional information about the firm can be found at jacksonlewis.com

About L&E Global
L&E Global is the worldwide leader for cross-border labour and employment law services. L&E Global’s member firms are ideally situated to provide clients with pragmatic, commercial advice necessary to achieve their objectives, wherever they operate. L&E Global’s members work closely with corporate, legal, human resources departments and corporate executives across a variety of sectors and industries to address the strategic and tactical issues that arise in the workplace.

About OPL gunnercooke
OPL gunnercooke, established by Miklos Orban and Szabolcs Perlaki, is a full-service law firm, with a strong presence in the region. The firm is driven by its core values of People, Innovative Ideas, and Networks, which shape its transformative approach to legal practice. By continuously innovating and embracing new technologies, OPL gunnercooke provides clients with cutting-edge legal solutions that drive results. With a team of talented lawyers delivering high-quality services across jurisdictions, the firm’s vision is to continuously evolve and reshape the future of law.

For more information, please contact:
Jeroen Douwes, Executive Director of L&E Global
E: Jeroen.douwes@leglobal.law 

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