Jan-Ove Becker

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Jan-Ove Becker advises companies on national and international employment and labor law. He concentrates in corporate reorganization, restructuring and corporate transactions. He also advises on labor relations matters and negotiates with group, company and local works councils. He has an industry focus on technology, media and entertainment. He is also advisor to numerous venture capital funded companies. Jan-Ove is a member of our practice groups focussing on newly emerging legal playing fields like robotics, artificial intelligence and automation as well as human rights and corporate social responsibility. He litigates high-profile cases up to Federal Employment Court and the European Court of Justice.

Jan-Ove is a self-published author and has been editor of a journal on bankruptcy law for several years. He was admitted to the bar in 2012.

Credentials & Recognition

Speaking Engagements

Artificial Intelligence in the EU - What is Happening on the Other Side of the Pond and Why You Should Definitely Care

  • December 12, 2023
  • Littler Webinar

2023 Littler AI Summit

  • September 21, 2023 - September 22, 2023
  • Washington, District of Columbia
  • Littler Live Event

The State of Vaccinations and Testing – A Continued Conundrum

  • May 5, 2022
  • Littler Executive Employer Conference

Human Rights Due Diligence and Transparency Obligations Under the German Supply Chain Act

  • April 26, 2022
  • Littler Webinar

You’re Fired! An Apples-to-Apples Comparison of the Employee Dismissal Process Across Key International Jurisdictions

  • February 27, 2018
  • Littler Webinar

Current Employment Law Headwinds Facing U.S. Based Gig Economy Companies, As They Expand Into Other Countries

  • July 12, 2017
  • Littler Webinar

Hot Topics in International Labor and Employment Law

  • May 19, 2016 - May 20, 2016
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Littler Live Event

Additional Thought Leadership

Wenn Chefs sich aus der Deckung wagen

  • February 20, 2025
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine

Books & Book Chapters

Chapter, Germany Law and Practice

  • Business & Human Rights Guide, Chambers & Partners
  • 2025

Germany chapter

  • The Littler Mendelson Guide to International Employment and Labor Law
  • 4th Edition, co-authors Dr. Thomas Griebe, Dr. Rajko Herrmann, Sebastian Juli, Dr. Matthias Sandmaier, Stephan Settekorn
  • 2015

Germany chapter

  • The Employment Law Review
  • 1. bis 6. Ed., co-author Dr. Thomas Griebe
  • 2015

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