Social Security: Compensation And Benefits

Hall Of Fame: Social Security: Compensation And Benefits

Leading Partners: Social Security: Compensation And Benefits

Firms To Watch: Employment

Addleshaw Goddard has strengthened its employment practice with the addition of partner Anna-Christina Chaves, formerly of KEY LAWYERS, in January 2024. Chaves brings decades of employment law experience, with a strong financial focus.  
ALVA AVOCATS was founded in 2023, offering a unique practice fully dedicated to compensation, benefits and global mobility legal and tax matters. Jean de Calbiac is a key contact.
Established in 2024, astella avocats is helmed by Charlotte Bertrand and Louis Ladaigue, formerly of Avanty Avocats, leveraging decades of specialised compensation and social protection law expertise.
Founded in January 2024, AStocki Avocats is led by prominent employment law specialist Alexandra Stocki, advising on matters concerning corporate reorganisations and collective negotiations.
The compensation and benefits law firm Lyvo Avocats was established in June 2024, offering advisory and litigation services across a wide range of sectors. The team is helmed by experienced partners Elisabeth Bonan, Marie de la Gastine, Charlotte Becamel and Sabrina Khalef.
In January 2024, Watson Farley & Williams LLP established a new employment practice in Paris. The team is spearheaded by partner Karine Adouze, formerly with UGGC Avocats, who brings more than 20 years of experience advising clients on the full gamut of French employment law matters.

Employment in France

Actance

The team at Actance is highly regarded for its expertise in high-risk employment litigation, collective bargaining negotiation and restructurings. Harnessing a deep bench with cross-sector expertise, the firm is well-equipped to represent a diverse roster of domestic and international clients across various industries. Co-lead Emeric Sorel advises on all matters concerning collective and individual labour relations, particularly collective bargaining, whilst Pierre-Alexis Dumont advises on HR issues and employee relations. Loïc Touranchet leverages extensive experience in restructuring, particularly in receivership and receivership matters, and Lucie Vincens assists domestic and international companies during acquisition, sale and reorganisation phases. The team was bolstered by the arrival of litigation specialist Frédéric Zunz, who joined in January 2024.

Practice head(s):

Pierre-Alexis Dumont; Emeric Sorel; Loïc Touranchet; Lucie Vincens


Other key lawyers:

Virginie Audet; Béatrice Barral; Franck Blin; Chloe Bouchez; Eliane Chateauvieux; Laurence Chrebor; Mathias Joste; Aymeric de Lamarzelle; Sébastien Leroy; Nelly Pourtier; Jean-Michel Renucci; Sophie Rey; Marion Robert; Frederic Zunz


Testimonials

‘Beyond their impeccable legal and technical mastery, they are particularly creative in providing legal and opportunity solutions, whatever the issues submitted to them.’

‘I had the opportunity to work with Loïc Touranchet and Mathias Joste, and what struck me was their ability to establish a close relationship with their clients.’

‘Commitment, professionalism, extremely sound advice and sense of service. An extremely enriching collaboration.’

‘The team are characterized by their complementarity, but above all, by their availability and responsiveness, as well as the quality of the responses provided on specific legal issues.’

‘I appreciate the pragmatic and business approach of the team, which knows how to propose innovative solutions to complex problems.’

‘They have a very good understanding of our professional environment and our ecosystem, as well as the complexity and particularity of our social relationships.’

‘A team that stands out from its competitors due to the speed of its responses, which are always very well constructed. The team knows how to find solutions even when there aren’t many.’

‘Loïc Touranchet stands out for his astonishing knowledge of business issues and his always very operational advice that goes beyond legal barriers. For each problem, a solution is offered to meet the challenges of the company but also the legal constraints. A level that I have rarely encountered in my career, quite simply amazing!’

Key clients

Ubisoft


Canal Plus


Leroy Merlin


Altran


Gemini Cape


Pimkie


Schneider Electric


Vivendi


Altice


Publicis


Dassault Systems


The Post Office


CNH


BPCE


Nexity


Elior


ERAM


Abbott


Zurich


Thales


Colgate


Eaton


Elior


Suez


Remy Cointreau


Sisley


Natixis


Work highlights


A&O Shearman

The employment team at A&O Shearman excels in a range of employment matters, including assistance in large-scale restructuring plans, sensitive investigations and collective litigations. Of note, the team leverages a specialisation in managing HR and legal challenges with potential market and reputational exposure, such as crisis management related action and whistleblowing matters. Claire Toumieux leads the team, noted for her experience in assisting companies with critical employment challenges, including reorganisations, corporate restructurings, or collective negotiations. Olivier Picquerey is also recommended for collective project management.

Practice head(s):

Claire Toumieux


Other key lawyers:

Olivier Picquerey


Testimonials

‘Olivier Piquerey: available, innovative, supports the team proactively and allows us to make the right decisions at the right level of risk.’

‘Olivier Piquerey: flexible, very strong skills, good knowledge of the sector, always looking to innovate. risk champion!’

Key clients

International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)


Kyowa Kirin


Airbus Group DS SLC


Baker Hughes


Engie


Bolloré Group


Ipsen


NatWest Markets NV


NBC Universal


Primark


Thales


Work highlights


  • Advised ExxonMobil Corporation on the employment-related aspects of the disposal by its French listed affiliate ESSO SAF of its refinery located in Fos-sur-Mer, France to a consortium of Entara LLC and Trafigura Pte. Ltd.
  • Advised Bolloré SE on the employment-related aspects of the sale of Bolloré Logistics to CMA CGM on the basis of an enterprise value of EUR 5 billion.
  • Represented Dresser, a Baker Hughes company, in a collective lawsuit involving the comparison of two collective agreements (regional and national) in the metalworking sector relating to one-off retirement benefits.

Alscio Avocats

Founded in 2023, boutique firm Alscio Avocats harnesses a strong team of employment and labour law experts to advise on a number of major corporate reorganisations, as well as the employment aspects of M&A transactions. The team is led by Mohamed Materi, Jean-Sébastien Capisano, Louis Van Gaver, David Calvayrac and Jérémy Spinelli. Counsel Sandra Pouilley is also a key contact.

Practice head(s):

Mohamed Materi; Jean-Sébastien Capisano; David Calvayrac; Jérémy Spinelli; Louis Van Gaver


Other key lawyers:

Sandra Pouilley; Nathan Hubert


Testimonials

‘Availability, sense of service, quality of exchanges and responses provided.’

‘Louis Van Gaver and David Calvayrac: available, very good understanding of the issues, increased knowledge of the company allowing for an appropriate response.’

‘Very nice team, aligned, competent and quality. The relationship is fluid and simple. The team is very accessible.’

Work highlights


  • Advised ITM Group (Intermarché – Groupement des Mousquetaires) on the employment law aspects of the acquisition of approx. 288 shopping centers from the Casino Group.
  • Advised Leroy Merlin (ADEO Group) in a collective mutual termination, supporting n drafting the agreement, the implementation documentation, management of relations with the labor administration and support in social strategy.

ADVANT Altana

The employment law team at ADVANT Altana acts on behalf of French and international corporations and financial institutions in day-to-day and strategic employment law issues, as well as complex operations. Co-head Mickaël d’Allende leverages extensive experience in dismissals, labour relations and restructuring, with a particular expertise in supplemental social protection and social security audits and disputes. He is joined by litigation expert Pierre Lubet, representing notable clients in the manufacturing and luxury sector in a range of employment matters. Laura Beserman is another key contact.

 

Practice head(s):

Mickaël d’Allende; Pierre Lubet


Other key lawyers:

Laura Beserman


Testimonials

‘The team is very attentive and perfectly adapted to answer specific questions. The billing is clear and justified.’

‘Mickaël d’Allende is my preferred contact. He is very responsive and his consultations are legally thorough. He gives pragmatic advice and adapts to the practice of my structure.’

‘ADVANT Altana is a firm that provides rapid and clear solutions and responses to its clients.’

‘Precision, clarity, expertise in social law, accessibility, responsiveness. It is a pleasure being able to collaborate with them.’

Key clients

Airbus


Aldi


Basf


Blade


BNP Paribas


Bouygues Construction


Cegid


Eureden


Europe 1 – Lagardere


Federation Du Cristal Et Du Verre


France Terre D’asile


Groupe La Poste


Le Quotidien


LexisNexis


Moulin Rouge


Onet


Pfizer


Tui


Vinci


WWF


Wienerberger


Work highlights


  • Advising Sirob group (Le Quotidien), a leading group on Reunion Island in the renegotiation of the debt structure and the restructuring of the media branch which publishes, prints and distributes the main daily newspaper of Reunion Island, Le Quotidien.
  • Advised LexisNexis and RELX (holding company of LexisNexis) in several acquisitions. Assisted LexisNexis on all aspects during the due diligence phase and the implementation of the project.
  • Supporting Wieland through the restructuring of its activities and collective economic redundancies.

Ashurst LLP

Practice head(s):

Muriel Pariente


Other key lawyers:

Jordan Cohen


Testimonials

‘Muriel Pariente and Jordan Cohen: Although experts in their field, they do not position themselves as the “knowledgeable” legal lecturers to me or the people in my company. Muriel Pariente has a lot of impact and strong credibility. She knows how to position herself clearly and sharply, which is very helpful in getting messages across. She does not hesitate to give her opinion and legal position on the subjects.’

‘Muriel Pariente and Jordan Cohen: hyper experts in their field. I have been working with them for several years and both are very responsive and hyper available. But beyond that, what strongly distinguishes them from other firms is their pragmatism in the responses provided which go beyond simple legal expertise. They are able to understand my business issues, and to recommend legal positions that take into account my situation in the company. We can discuss “risks” and “gray areas” and they always give excellent advice. In litigation, beyond being good negotiators, their conclusions are always well thought out and written with a lot of strategy.’

Key clients

CVL 3


Advent


PACP


Famille C


Eli Lily


Work highlights


  • Advised Famille C Participations, The Courtin family’s investment arm, in connection with the labour aspects of its acquisition of a €130 Million stake in Evok Collection, Luxury Hotelier.
  • Advised PACP in connection with the labour law aspects of the acquisition of Sogefi’s filtration business unit (now known as Purflux).

August Debouzy

August Debouzy has established a strong reputation as a leading firm in the market, advising on the full spectrum of employment matters for a stellar roster of French and international clients. The team advises on matters spanning major restructuring transactions and management changes, employment litigation and company-wide collective bargaining agreements. The team is led by Emmanuelle Barbara, a specialist in employment, compensation and benefits law and social security issues. Key partners include Virginie Devos, Marie-Hélène Bensadoun , Anaïs Qureshi, Philippe Durand, Fabienne Haas, Catherine Le Manchec and Eric Manca. Counsels Kathy AzevedoLaure Hosni, Sonia Moreau, Diane Reboursier and Boris Léone-Robin are also noted for their advisory and litigation experience.

Practice head(s):

Emmanuelle Barbara


Other key lawyers:

Marie-Hélène Bensadoun; Catherine Le Manchec; Virginie Devos; Anaïs Qureshi; Fabienne Haas; Eric Manca; Philippe Durand; Diane Rebouriser; Laure Hosni; Sonia Moreau; Boris Léone-Robin; Kathy Azevedo


Testimonials

‘Available, adaptable, responsive. Their advice is always precise and adapted to our structure and business.’

‘Their knowledge of our company, and their ability to understand our interests and needs, are their greatest strengths. For each case, they study our specificities in order to be as close as possible to our needs.’

‘Highly interactive collaboration mode: precise listening, relevant proposals and sharp technical knowledge.’

‘The August Debouzy team places the defense of our interests at the heart of its actions and advice, adapting them to the reality of our activities in a pragmatic way. The team knows how to demonstrate creativity by taking into account the developments of our projects and the constraints that we face.’

‘The labor law team is extremely responsive. They are committed to supporting their clients by providing legal solutions that are always focused on business and strategy.’

‘The best part is a clear, timely response, no matter the time of day or month of the year.’

‘Emmanuelle Barbara is very pragmatic, direct, “no fuss”, with great expertise.’

‘Professionalism, commitment and permanent availability.’

Key clients

Robert Bosch France


Fremantlemedia France


Lafarge France


Clariane


Volkswagen Group


Microsoft


Work highlights


  • Advised Robert Bosch France in relation to the sale of their Mondeville site.

Baker McKenzie

The team at Baker McKenzie leverages a global network to act in a range of complex, multi-jurisdictional employment matters for an international client base, advising on areas including individual and collective relations, employment implications of strategic corporate decisions, and expatriation. The team is spearheaded by Olivier Vasset , a specialist in large-scale redundancies and employee benefit issues. Jérémie Paubel, Nadège Dallais and Eléonore d’Anthonay are other key contacts.

Practice head(s):

Olivier Vasset


Other key lawyers:

Jérémie Paubel; Nadège Dallais; Eléonore d’Anthonay


Testimonials

‘We are able to cooperate with Baker McKenzie on a global basis. They provide us with quality legal services in multiple regions. ’

‘We work with Baker McKenzie almost exclusively on individual litigation cases. At the firm level, the webinars are of high quality.’

‘We have high regard for Olivier Vasset’s expertise and professional behavior. We value his responsiveness, accuracy, clarity. ’

‘Very strong team, responsive and pragmatic legal advice which is very clearly communicated in both English and French.’

‘Nadège Dallais: Very responsive, pragmatic and well-informed legal advisers who communicate very clearly in English and French with our company as their client.’

‘The team is dedicated, responsive and commercial.’

‘Nadège Dallais is a strong strategic partner, clear and attentive to the client’s needs. ’

‘Eléonore d’Anthonay is an excellent lawyer and an advisor who is highly valued by her clients.’

Key clients

ACCOR


BD Group (Becton Dickinson)


Cartonplast


Computer Task Group


Crédit Agricole


Emerson


KKR


Safran


SAP


Schülke & Mayr GmbH (Air Liquide)


ServiceNow


Servier


Sika


Stryker


Symphony Technology Group


Thales


Work highlights


  • Advised a digital infrastructure company on the entry into an exclusive arrangement for the proposed acquisition of Lumen Technologies’ EMEA business for USD 1.8 billion.
  • Assisted a French multinational company that designs, develops and manufactures electrical systems as well as devices and equipment for the aerospace, defence, transportation and security sectors on the employment aspects of the sale of its Global Ground Transportation Systems Business.
  • Assisted a Swiss-based global construction chemicals group, which has taken an important step towards the completion of its acquisition of the a private equity firm.

Barthélémy Avocats

Boutique employment law firm Barthélémy Avocats leverages extensive experience to advise on the full range of employment and labour law matters, with a particular focus on human resources strategy, notably collective bargaining negotiations. Sophie Binder leads the team, noted for her experience in advisory, litigation and dispute resolution matters for clients across luxury, trade, e-trade and services industries. Hugues Lapalus, based in Clermont-Ferrand, advises clients on labour law, social security law and social protection. Laurent Gervais is a key contact for HR strategy work.

Practice head(s):

Sophie Binder


Other key lawyers:

Hugues Lapalus; Laurent Gervais


Work highlights


BCTG Avocats

Practice head(s):

Sabine de Paillerets; Meï Zhang


Testimonials

‘Professionalism, legal expertise, ability to propose adequate solutions.’

‘Seniority and knowledge of company history, strong dedication and commitment, confidence’

‘Effective collaboration, availability and creativity: true legal engineering.’

‘Meï Zhang is great, her support, understanding and sense of anticipation are exemplary.’

‘Classic firm, well established in the Paris area.’

‘The strength of a team that knows its interlocutors and the environment, with an ability to adapt as well as speed in execution.’

‘Sabine de Paillerets, through her knowledge of social law, stands out for the accuracy of her advice.’

‘Very professional close-knit team.’

Work highlights


Bersay

Practice head(s):

Nathalie Cerqueira; Anne-Lise Puget


Testimonials

‘The team is quick to share guidance and offers thorough counsel.’

‘Anne-Lise Puget is a calm, thoughtful partner.’

‘Easy to work with when we have clients with needs for French employment law advice.’

‘Anne-Lise and Nathalie Cerqueira are both easy to deal with. They clearly enjoy their work and they take good care of clients.’

‘The employment law team of Bersay is very international, highly committed, and led by impressive partners such as Anne-Lise Puget and Nathalie Cerqueira.’

‘They deliver efficient, quick and very good advice based on a broad professional and commercial experience. We are pleased to have worked together on various projects and are pleased to highly recommend Bersay’s employment law team.’

‘Anne-Lise Puget is a very smart lawyer and an impressive person with whom it is a pleasure to work.’

‘The team has a variety of different expertise and a good balance between partners and associates.’

Key clients

Leto Partners SAS


Work highlights


  • Advised Leto Partners SAS on the framework of creation of a company, held mainly by Leto Partners, and then on the takeover by Leto Partners of the Humens Group by the acquisition of the holding.

BG2V

Practice head(s):

Marie Content; Guillaume de Saint Sernin


Testimonials

‘The BG2V social law team is resolutely modern with an interactive collaboration mode and an organization focused on a collaborative mode with a strong use of new technologies.’

‘Guillaume de Saint Sernin, who leads the team, has great technical skills but also a good knowledge of the business world allowing him to give operational advice.’

‘Professional and available team. Excellent listening skills. Quality advice with a good assessment of potential risks.’

‘Guillaume de Saint-Sernin: Excellent professional in social law, dedicated to his clients and very efficient. Very good personable approach and sense of multidisciplinary teamwork.’

‘I really like working with Marie Content and her team. The team is very professional, dynamic, efficient, responsive. There is really a complete study of the cases and a systematic offer of help. I also learn a lot on my side.’

‘The BG2V team is a very expert team with whom it is very easy to collaborate. They stand out for their availability, their ability to popularize and their expertise.’

‘Very responsive and available team; able to quickly assimilate complex legal and operational organizations in order to propose relevant and adapted solutions. The availability and the ability to put oneself in the client’s shoes in terms of priority is a real strength.’

‘Marie Content: Very great professional with strong expertise in both individual work relations and collective relations. Able to offer real legal, editorial and strategic support in terms of collective relations. Always proactive and able to propose innovative solutions. Great availability. Puts her client at ease.’

Key clients

Groupe France Televisions


Red Bee Media France


Sogetrel


Stap


Jobteaser


Atos


Yves Rocher


Nomotech / Stelogy


Wivetix


Freudenberg


CDC ILI (Subsidiary Of Caisse Des Depots)


Crit


Helmett(Subsidiary Of Generali)


Potloc


Laduree


O Tacos


Teads


Les Glenans


DRT (Subsidiary Of Dsm-firmenich)


Aesio Sante Mediterranee


Avnet


Arte


Auchan


Axereal


Work highlights


Bird & Bird

Practice head(s):

Benjamine Fiedler; Nathalie Devernay


Other key lawyers:

Caroline Mouriquand


Testimonials

‘Very reliable, very efficient, very dedicated team, with a high standard of service.’

‘Caroline Mouriquand made herself extremely available. Caroline is experienced, resourceful when it comes to finding solutions, efficient in dealing with things that are simple for her.’

‘Bird & Bird offer us a very good and responsive legal service at competitive prices. The firm handles multiple types of legal work for us and is used to working for our multi-national business with client groups spread across the world. The firm has a particular strength in dealing with difficult employee termination cases and advising on employee representative powers.’

Nathalie Devernay does an excellent job of managing our account and the employment team. She has extremely in-depth knowledge. We also appreciate the training seminars, which are always very well run. ’

‘Bird & Bird team is our perfect partner in France, assisting through several different matters, from the deployment, day to day advice, growth, integration of entities and harmonization of employment conditions. The advice is always presented in an understandable manner, adapted to the company’s materials and practices.’

‘The Bird & Bird team are excellent. I am always impressed by their knowledge of our business. They are true partners to us in navigating French employment laws.’

‘Availability, responsiveness, business oriented, business acumen.’

‘Benjamine Fiedler: extensive experience, several complex missions carried out together in different environments, contexts and companies, credibility, trust, direct access, strategic vision, advice that goes beyond the “classic” role.’

Key clients

Salesforce


PPG


Crédit Immobilier de France


ServiceNow


Pinterest


UiPath


Teva France


Tata Consultancy Services


ADP (Aeroports de Paris)


Tech Mahindra


Meridiam


Ricoh Group


Omnicell


Automation Anywhere


Zoom


Workday


Qlik / Talend


SD Works


Dott


Enpro


MSX International


Marshall


Emplifi


Bumble


Work highlights


  • Assisted NovAliX, in relation to transfer of assets and employees in the pharmaceutical contract research organisation (CRO) business as part of the strategic collaboration and acquisition of Galapagos’ drug discovery and research activities.
  • Advised Qlik and Talend on employment aspects of a significant post-acquisition restructuring project.
  • Advised Salesforce throughout the negotiation and implementation of a collective mutual departure plan (RCC) in 2023 in the midst of the global tech crisis.

Bredin Prat

Bredin Prat leverages a strong reputation in the employment market and is particularly well-equipped to advise on employment matters arising out of M&A, works council and union negotiations, as well as litigation. The practice covers the full array of employment matters, with extensive experience in layoffs, employee benefits and collective disputes. The team is led by Laetitia Tombarello, who specialises in employment matters arising from domestic and cross-border M&A and restructuring, as well as collective bargaining. Pascale Lagesse harnesses decades of experience advising on corporate downsizings, restructurings and employment litigation, and is noted for her ‘unrivaled combination of experience, energy and tactical awareness’. Another key contact is Cyril Gaillard, specialising in employment litigation, including the criminal aspects of employment law, and social security law.

 

Practice head(s):

Laetitia Tombarello


Other key lawyers:

Pascale Lagesse; Cyril Gaillard


Testimonials

‘Very professional, on point and always available team of lawyers.’

‘Laetitia Tombarello is a first class employment adviser on major M&A transactions. She’s responsive and committed, and has a great sense of how to navigate through complex situations.’

‘Always concrete and very practical answers. Also challenged our point of view which was really helpful.’

‘The Bredin Prat employment team helps us navigate a complicated area pragmatically and always with a focus on getting to the right commercial outcome.’

‘Pascale Lagesse has an unrivaled combination of experience, energy and tactical awareness.’

‘Expertise, responsiveness and communication.’

Key clients

Casino


Viatris


Orpea (Emeis)


CMA CGM


Courtepaille


TCV


EQT


Denis Ladegaillerie


GE Vernova


Marcegaglia


Blackstone


Ineos


Danone


Ramsay Health


Work highlights


Aerige Avocats

Boutique employment firm Aerige Avocats represents clients in the full spectrum of employment proceedings, with a particular expertise in corporate restructurings and health and safety matters. Nicolas Czernichow leads the team, advising clients across a range of sectors, including agrifood and manufacturing. Thomas Godey, Véronique Martin-Bozzi, Saïd Sadaoui and Jean d’Aleman are also recommended.

Practice head(s):

Nicolas Czernichow


Other key lawyers:

Thomas Godey; Véronique Martin-Bozzi; Saïd Sadaoui; Jean d’Aleman


Testimonials

‘Saïd Sadaoui through his availability, his involvement and his pugnacity. His ability to quickly understand the issues in the context of the company.’

‘We always have a quick, complete response with all the options on the subject and its consequences, with written memos. The team knows how to make itself available and adapt its mode of communication according to the priorities and needs of the interlocutor.’

‘This is a team that knows how to integrate young lawyers into its teams, while maintaining a balance. The collaboration is very good, with a team that listens and is responsive.’

‘The team are very approachable and build trust, which is essential. The diversity of profiles in the firm also allows for work with other partners depending on the subjects.’

‘A dynamic team, always available with a highly appreciable responsiveness. A firm structured to respond to any area of ​​expertise. The subjects covered are always very accomplished. A highly appreciated collaboration across the different fields of intervention including advice, training, litigation.’

‘Thomas Godey: rigorous and insightful, even innovative, in terms of legal reasoning. Excellent ability to summarize to make arguments more impactful. Great mastery of pleading with an ability to objectify the vision of cases and to plead the law above all. Very attentive to extending legal opinions with HR support in the implementation of recommendations. Knows how to maintain a good team spirit with his colleagues in the service of the client.’

‘The Aerige Avocats team stands out for its proximity to the client and its ability to make the technical and legal dimension of cases accessible. A detailed understanding of the business world and the issues at stake makes it possible to build appropriate strategies in case management and to address reassuring solutions for managers.’

‘Customer intimacy, responsiveness, strong knowledge of the market and territory.’

Work highlights


  • Advised Fondation Saint Jean de Dieu on acquiring and harmonizing the collective status of an association.

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Practice head(s):

Claire Fougea; Marion Brière Ségala


Testimonials

‘Great availability. Quality of responses, efficient and accessible memos.’

 

Key clients

Lumen Technologies


Nestlé Groupe


Maitena Biraben


Work highlights


  • Advised Lumen Technologies on the French aspects of a global restructuring across EMEA, particularly involving France, Germany and several other countries.

Capstan Avocats, member of Ius Laboris

Esteemed firm Capstan Avocats, member of Ius Laboris has a leading employment law practice with a strong multi-jurisdictional focus, bolstered by membership to Ius Laboris, a global alliance of law firms specialising in cross-border employment and pensions law. With several offices across France, the firm advises an impressive roster of domestic and international clients on the full spectrum of employment matters. Co-lead Pascal Lagoutte specialises in restructuring and collective agreements, as well as leading on sensitive and complex litigation. He is joined by co-lead Aurelien Louvet, who offers expertise in social strategy, transformation and reorganisation projects, and Jean-Michel Mir, a specialist in collective working relations and corporate restructurings. Other key contacts include Arnaud Teissier, Guillaume Bordier, Bruno Serizay and Anne Murgier.

Practice head(s):

Pascal Lagoutte; Aurélien Louvet


Other key lawyers:

Jean-Michele Mir; Arnaud Teissier; Guillaume Bordier; Anne Murgier; Bruno Serizay; Julie Jacotot


Testimonials

‘A team that listens to client issues and is keen to provide concrete solutions within the allotted time. Compared to competing teams on the market, I appreciated the qualities of anticipation and a more complete vision of the subject.’

‘Listening to the client, precise knowledge of the area and company, ability to benchmark and share/apply this to the problem raised, rapid and precise response.’

‘A team of experts in its field, both in supporting complex individual cases and in supporting restructuring and reorganization projects. A 100% reliable team that provides advice tailored to the company’s issues. Always pragmatic, operational advice.’

Work highlights


CGR Avocats

CGR Avocats

Practice head(s):

Alexandre Bensoussan


Testimonials

‘The work of the team is exceptional both for the knowledge of its members and for the way in which they get involved in the different projects, making us work as a single team. They adapt to our needs and are able to help us with any need that arises, even if it is not traditionally within the scope of our relationship.’

‘The team is very available and takes into account the specificities and constraints of our company to provide relevant advice and support. The team adapts very easily to our needs in terms of communication and exchanges: email, telephone, teams, face-to-face.’

‘Alexandre Bensoussan: understanding the issues and fluidity of exchanges.’

‘Competent, available, pragmatic.’


Work highlights


Charles Russell Speechlys

Practice head(s):

Kim Campion


Other key lawyers:

Auberi Foy


Testimonials

‘Close-knit, responsive, professional and pragmatic team.’

‘Kim Campion is a good listener and has a real advisory stance. He always seeks to offer solutions in line with customer expectations. He knows how to work in a team and adapt to the specific constraints of each case. Auberi Foy is also very rigorous and efficient in her work.’

‘Outstanding team that is very responsive and gives excellent advice.’

‘Kim Campion and his team have always supported us in an outstanding manner; very responsive and practical advice.’

‘Beyond its responsiveness and availability, the team provides high-quality answers, both from a technical and practical point of view. Indeed, the advice provided is perfectly adapted to our needs, the context of the company and its culture. The team has perfectly adapted to our company’s mode of collaboration, in particular by taking ownership of our applications. Finally, the team is of a kindness and sympathy that must be underlined, as it is so enjoyable to work with them.’

‘Kim Campion has always been a very close advisor with our business and has been with us as a company during our growth in the French market.’

‘The team around Kim Campion is impressively knowledgeable, legally and regarding many industries they are supporting. Responsiveness and client service is outstanding.’

‘Kim Campion is outstanding in terms of client service, understanding the clients’ needs and focusing on the aim and considering the economic and operational impact on decisions.’

Key clients

Infor


Getronics


Numspot


Orange bank


Biolabs


Ingevity


Netjets


Shaw


Sogecap


TePe


Work highlights


CHASSANY WATRELOT & ASSOCIES

Boutique employment and labour firm CHASSANY WATRELOT & ASSOCIES leverages a global network and cross-functional expertise to advise a stellar roster of clients on complex collective relations, M&A, social security and health and safety matters. Based in Lyon, co-founder Philippe Chassany offers extensive litigation experience in collective and individual matters, notably concerning employment relations, restructurings and social plans. In Paris, Jérôme Watrelot and Elisabeth Graujeman lead the team, advising leading domestic and international companies, as well as industrial groups and law firms. Hélène Guillot , Abdelkader Hamida and Virgile Zeimet are also key contacts.

Practice head(s):

Philippe Chassany; Jérôme Watrelot; Elisabeth Graujeman


Other key lawyers:

Hélène Guillot; Abdelkader Hamida; Virgile Zeimet


Testimonials

‘The CWA team stands out for its high level of expertise and in-depth knowledge of employment law, combined with a pragmatic and results-oriented approach. Their responsiveness and ability to adapt to complex situations, often within tight deadlines, make them a trusted partner. When it comes to innovation, the team demonstrates great openness, whether through the use of new technologies or flexible and fluid collaboration, adapted to the specific needs of each client.’

‘Among the team members, Abdelkader Hamida particularly stands out. His expertise in labor law is remarkable, and he combines exemplary legal rigor with a human and pragmatic approach. His attentive listening, his responsiveness, and his ability to anticipate the needs of his clients make him a leading lawyer.’

‘Very good team that exudes a collective and caring state of mind. An interesting complementarity in the different profiles.’

‘Jérôme Watrelot, Elisabeth Graujeman and Virgile Zeimet particularly stand out. Indeed, the way of approaching the files makes it possible to prevent risks while preserving operational interests.’

‘Reliability and availability.’

‘The CWA team is available, attentive and complementary to respond to our requests. It gives us peace of mind by systematically proposing different courses of action without favouring litigation, the medium and long-term effects of which are less obvious to measure.’

‘Hélène Guillot demonstrates an excellent understanding of complex labour implications. She is pragmatic and extremely efficient.’

‘Quality of advice and discussions, availability, responsiveness. Training programs provided in line with needs.’

Key clients

Decathlon


Chateau Angelus


Recipharm


Pai Partner


Shiseido


Carrefour


Eutelsat


Thales


La Croix Rouge


Imperial Brands


Soitec


Securitas


Hexcel Composites


Transdev


KPMG


Intersport


Solocal


Colisee


NXO France


Expleo


AT&T Global


H&M


Bolt Services


Castorama


Caprari France


Egis


Work highlights


  • Advised Carrefour in dealing with all labor issues concerning the closing of Cora acquisition.
  • Advised Recipharm throughout the search for a buyer for its drug manufacturing plant in order to avoid its closure.
  • Advised Maerks on setting up a new activity and a logistics warehouse for Amazon.

Clifford Chance

The team at Clifford Chance harnesses a global network to advise a roster of international clients on a range of employment law matters, notably complex reorganisations and high-stakes litigation before French labour, social security, civil or criminal courts. François Farmine heads the team, representing leading companies in litigation and advising on issues concerning top executives. The team was bolstered by the addition of partner Florence Aubonnet , formerly of Flichy Grangé Avocats, in late 2023. Counsel Susan Ekrami joined in 2024.

Practice head(s):

François Farmine


Other key lawyers:

Florence Aubonnet; Susan Ekrami


Testimonials

‘Very good quality of service, the teams are responsive, available and reliable. Innovation, in the context of the subject treated (redundancy plan) is not a relevant dimension.’

‘François Farmine and team are excellent professionals, always available and very competent.’

‘Responsive and competent team, who know how to adapt to the client and their contacts.’

Key clients

FreeNow (Your Now Group)


Amazon France Transport


Accédia Group


Deliverect


Unilever Group


Amazon France Logistique


Pfizer


Hoogwegt


Mollie


Morgan Stanley


IHO/Schaeffler


Hanon Systems Charleville


Visteon Corporation


Trèves


CVC Capital Partners


Allianz


EM Lyon business school


Group McCourt


Work highlights


  • Assisting Amazon in various court proceedings relating to collective labor relations, in particular relating to multiple strike actions triggered by trade unions across several sites in France, and to the professional elections of Economic and Social Committee members.
  • Advising Hoogwegt on the reorganization of its activities in France, involving the implementation of a collective dismissal plan, the management of individual situations linked to the reorganization plan, the assistance before the Labour Inspection in relation to the dismissal procedure of protected employees, and the implementation of subsequent professional elections.
  • Assisting Morgan Stanley in a litigation currently pending before the Supreme Court, initiated by a former top manager challenging the application of incentive remuneration scheme.

CMS Francis Lefebvre

The team at CMS Francis Lefebvre advises leading French and international clients on the full range of employment matters, including collective and individual litigation, relations with staff representatives and collective bargaining. The 'very attentive and particularly innovative' multidisciplinary team draws on a collaborative approach and a depth of experience across its global network. Laurent Marquet de Vasselot , Caroline Froger-Michon , Guillaume Bossy, Ludovique Clavreul, Vincent Delage , Nicolas Callies  and Pierre Bonneau  are key contacts, advising clients across a range of sectors and matters.

Other key lawyers:

Laurent Marquet de Vasselot; Pierre Bonneau; Caroline Froger-Michon; Nicolas Callies; Vincent Delage; Raphaël Bordier; Damien Decolasse; Guillaume Bossy


Testimonials

‘Availability, responsiveness and excellent understanding of the challenges facing our organization.’

‘The team is very attentive and particularly innovative. They are extremely pleasant.’

‘Caroline Froger-Michon and Guillaume Bossy are very responsive, innovative, attentive.’

‘Excellent advice and support. They are true partners.’

‘Responsiveness and availability, innovation, collaborative tools.’

‘Diligence, efficiency, innovative.’

‘Always very available, the team has varied skills between individual law, collective advice or litigation.’

‘Pierre Bonneau: close to internal teams, makes labor law material understandable and accessible.’

Key clients

Professionnels de l’Emploi en Portage Salarial


Imerys


Autoliv


Steelcase


SNCF


Prisma Media (Vivendi Group)


Sanofi


The Adecco Group


Etex


Somfy


Ebro/Lustucru


Radisson Hotel Group


Renault/Volvo Trucks


Martin Belaysoud Group


Aldes Group


Eagle Football Group


Sysco


Colgate/Palmolive


Accenture


Work highlights


  • Assisted PEPS (Professionnels de l’Emploi en Portage Salarial), the most important employer organization in France within the payroll companies sector, with several claims against two collective bargaining agreements that were disputed by a representative union.
  • Advised Imerys, the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions, on all global employment aspects for the completion of the disposal of its assets serving the paper market to an affiliate of Flacks Group, a US investment firm.
  • Assisted Colgate-Palmolive with the closure of a site in France, dedicated to bleach products (“la Croix” products).

Cohen & Gresser LLP

Cohen & Gresser LLP

Practice head(s):

Angéline Duffour


Testimonials

‘A team of experts in employment law and in supporting complex transformations and restructurings. Excellent ability to understand our challenges, to create project dynamics and to support it in the necessary time. Well ahead of other known or already experienced firms. A team that is a force for proposals in legally and operationally secure solutions to implement. Pragmatic, practicing empathy towards its client to seek out and propose the best solutions.’

‘Angéline Duffour: Pragmatic, tenacious, creative and reassuring while being in operational search of solutions for her client.’

Key clients

Siemens Healthineers


LVMH


Bertelsmann Music Group


Thales – Ercom


Victoria Secret – Adore Me


Deutsch Bahn


Work highlights


Daher Avocats

Daher Avocats

Practice head(s):

Hélène Daher


Testimonials

‘Hélène Daher always has a pragmatic approach to subjects and advises while accepting a level of risk inherent in all activities. She offers suitable solutions whatever the problem.’

‘The lawyers at Daher Avocats are professional, responsive, and available. It is a pleasure to work with this firm in a relationship of trust.’

‘Hélène Daher is my main contact. She is a rare pearl in the profession. Always good advice, pragmatic, conscientious, pleasant. Her team is in her image.’

‘The Daher lawyer team is competent and knows how to serve its client. The feedback is fast and adequate. The recruitments are consistent with our needs, we can communicate in English with our foreign colleagues without any worries.’

‘Hélène Daher is a competent lawyer who knows how to say the things that need to be said and also makes herself available, while giving good advice.’

‘The team is very responsive, rigorous and forward-thinking.’

‘Hélène Daher is particularly professional, anticipates the slightest difficulty and is always solution-oriented.’

‘Excellent team. Technical qualities, practical sense and very business oriented.’

Key clients

Kantar


Klépierre


Ayvens


Grant Thornton


Aroma-Zone


Daphni


UXCO


Wakam


San Regis


Data 4


Skello


Fondation Carmignac


Work highlights


De Gaulle Fleurance & Associés

De Gaulle Fleurance & Associés

Practice head(s):

Deborah David; Alexis Tresca


Testimonials

‘Alexis Tresca: Professional and responsive.’

‘Undoubtedly the best team in Paris when it comes to social law applied to restructuring. Deborah David demonstrates unrivaled expertise in social restructuring, including in a judicial context, and knows how to demonstrate great availability.’

‘Deborah David for her in-depth knowledge of social restructuring, including in the context of collective proceedings.’

‘The team has been responsive and helpful for all the clients we referred them’

‘Deborah David: present, competent and a very warm and nice person!’

‘I have used Deborah David for many years and find her to be super responsive and practical in her advice. We often represent corporate clients who require a quick and uncomplicated answer. Deborah and her team give us this time and time again. ’

‘I never question whether Deborah will be able to assist us and our clients on employment law matters and find her quick practical advice invaluable. ’

Key clients

Baccarat


BMI Group


Bien Ici


Camaieu (Insolvency Receivers)


Celio


Clean Biologics


Cma Cgm Air Cargo


Fnam (Fédération De L’aérien Et De Ses Métiers)


Geekplus


Hop !


Implenia


Kardex


Lavazza


Lycamobile


Medin +


Nippon Gases


Ordre De Malte


Paprec


Parfums Christian Dior


Pharmafield


Phoenix


Regenlife


Scholl


Stallergenes


Swiss Steel Group (Ascometal’s Mother Company)


Tiffany & Co.


UEFA (Union Of European Football Association)


Value Retail


Vitamin Well


Woolpert


Work highlights


De Pardieu Brocas Maffei

De Pardieu Brocas Maffei offers advisory, litigation and dispute resolution support across a range of employment and social security law areas, notably handling significant restructuring and insolvency matters on behalf of domestic and global clients. Philippe Rozec  leads the team, with a particular focus on litigation and social plans. Elise Bénéat and Sandrine Azou are also recommended.

Practice head(s):

Philippe Rozec


Other key lawyers:

Elise Bénéat; Sandrine Azou


Testimonials

‘Tailor-made support, a good understanding of the challenges and specificities of the company, a step back and an analysis of the different options with their advantages and disadvantages which help in decision-making, and finally follow-up on individual disputes which reassures and provides relief on a daily basis.’

‘Elise Bénéat: for her effective, adapted and calm support.’

‘Availability, responsiveness, understanding of requests.’

‘The firm’s team is able to answer legal questions while having an HR approach in its responses. They are always proactive.’

‘Responsiveness, adaptation to the specificities of each client and taking into account internal constraints.’

Key clients

Vinci Group (Vinci Sa, Vinci Construction, Vinci Concessions)


Suez


Bouygues Telecom


H Etoile Sas


RATP


Renault


SNC De L’hotel Dabicam Paris


Totalenergies


ETF


IFP Energies Nouvelles


Endel


Covivio Hotels


Grape Hospitality


Bouygues Immobilier


Acergy France (Subsea 7)


BEL


Vossloh


Groupon


Work highlights


  • Advising TOTALENERGIES on its industrial transformation projects.
  • Advising Suez on its individuals and collective issues including litigations and restructuration plans.
  • Advising numerous entities of the Vinci Group on all their individual and collective issues, including litigations and restructuration plans.

Dechert LLP

The employment law team at Dechert LLP is well-equipped to handle complex and sensitive employment matters, with notable experience in workplace investigations, as well as advising on restructuring and M&A transactions. Philippe Thomas leads the team, with particular experience in the transfer of personnel, national and international M&A and a range of sensitive and crisis cases. Thibault Meiers is also a key contact for high-stakes litigation and sensitive crises.

Practice head(s):

Philippe Thomas


Other key lawyers:

Thibault Meiers


Testimonials

‘Thibault Meiers is excellent. Agile, attentive to the client, understanding the specific culture of the company, he provides high-quality support on labor law issues, whether it be negotiations with the works council, closing acquisitions, or branch integrations.’

‘Strengths in supporting messaging to non-European leadership teams. Understanding the nuances and challenges of a multinational work environment. Practical collaboration.’

‘In particular Philippe Thomas, over the years has supported us. We can face a challenge with what our US leaders believe they can do and what we can practically do, staying within the remits of the law. This is where Philippe has been exceptionally helpful.’

‘Very pragmatic and very reactive approach. Philippe understands business issues and knows how to be creative. He involves his team members and puts them forward to give them full autonomy. He knows how to intervene when his strategic vision is necessary. He knows how to collaborate effectively with the other departments of the firm.’

‘Philippe Thomas for his vision, his knowledge of business and his fine expertise in legal matters. Thibaut Meiers is involved, attentive and an excellent lawyer.’

‘The team is always available to the client and has a pragmatic approach to legal issues.’

‘Very creative and commercial in their solutions. Extremely responsive and collaborative. Deeply experienced team.’

‘Philippe Thomas. Always accessible with an informed vision of legal risks.’

Key clients

Abivax


ArchiMed


Chiesi Pharmaceutical


Nasco Insurance Group


Work highlights


  • Advised Endeavor group, and more specifically the International Olympic Committee’s exclusive global hospitality provider, On Location, and IMG in the recruitment of staff and implementation of French employment policies as well as all issues connected to the 2024 Olympics hosted in Paris.
  • Advised Abivax in connection with the employment aspects of its successful IPO on the Nasdaq Global Market.
  • Advised a medical device group in several sensitive cases, including internal investigations relating to psychological and sexual harassment matters, negotiating a number of employee terminations, as well as the implementation of new workplace structures.

Deloitte Société d’Avocats

Deloitte Société d’Avocats

Practice head(s):

Malik Douaoui


Other key lawyers:

Guillemette Peyre


Testimonials

‘Very responsive team, collaborative mode in listening and finding solutions, very comprehensive legal expertise, and focused on customer needs.’

‘Very serious team that knows its subject very well.’

‘Team with complementary members. Even the most junior profiles are of a very high level. The analysis of the subjects is always very in-depth, detailed and the agreements are always drafted with great legal rigor, which is not always the case with other firms.’

Key clients

Ardian


La Poste Telecom


EMZ Partners


Mayoly Spindler


Marle International Holding


TowerBrook Capital Partners


Bpifrance & IDIA Capital Investissement


Work highlights


  • Advised Ardian on its entry into exclusive negotiations with the Belgian postal operator Bpostgroup to sell its majority stake in Staci, the European leader in logistics solutions.
  • Advised TowerBrook Capital Partners in its acquisition of a stake in EFESO Management Consultants alongside Eurazeo and EFESO management.
  • Advised Bpifrance & IDIA Capital Investissement in the third fundraising round for Technique Solaire Group.

Delsol Avocats

Delsol Avocats

Practice head(s):

Delphine Bretagnolle; Brice Briel; Philippe Pacotte


Testimonials

‘Delsol is a full service firm, with a strong employment practice group.’

‘Responsive and professional.’

‘Great competence, listening, proactivity.’

‘Technical mastery, responsiveness, availability, listening to customer needs, understanding of issues, customer orientation, independence of mind.’

‘The team is very efficient in social law, both pragmatic in its approaches and professional.’

‘Brice Briel: excellent lawyer in social law, attentive, with advice that is always very concrete and effective. Able to accurately assess risks and determine the best strategy to apply. Also very available.’

‘The teams combine a very great technical knowledge and expertise backed by a strong experience of the firm but above all they associate an operational or contextual intelligence which gives all the value to their advice. They know how to start from the technical to get as close as possible to the specificity of each client and their environment or even their temperament!’

Key clients

Assigraph International


BNP Paribas


Brasserie Du Mont Blanc


CDC (Banque Des Territoires)


Global Data Centre


Gueydon Family (King Jouet)


Holnest


Invess Ile-de-france


Ixo Private Equity


Kyutai


Novasys Ingenierie


Spacetec Partners


Starquest


Work highlights


  • Advised Holnest, Jean-Michel Aulas’ family office, on the acquisition of LDLC Arena.
  • Advised Global Data Centre Group on its agreement to sell its stake in Etix Everywhere.
  • Advised the Gueydon family with the acquisition of a majority stake in their company.|

Dentons

The Dentons employment team regularly advises clients on the employment aspects of growing and maintaining companies, spanning new market entry, acquisitions, and reoganisations, to HR and ESG policies. Julie Caussade leverages a particular expertise in corporate mobility for international companies, as well as engaging in complex cross-border litigation. Katell Déniel-Allioux assists global clients with their business project management and Frédérique Meslay Caloni specialises in employment contracts and risk assessments.

Practice head(s):

Julie Caussade; Katell Déniel-Allioux; Frédérique Meslay Caloni


Other key lawyers:

Yoel Bendavid; Nathaly Blin; Julie Ragueneau


Testimonials

‘Experienced and professional team. Available, attentive. Always offers pragmatic solutions.’

‘Katell Deniel Allioux is always very helpful and efficient. She quickly understands the problems and offers practical solutions.’

‘Very good knowledge of our company and the law and jurisprudence to advise us.’

‘Responsiveness, availability, proactivity; all the employees we deal with in this firm know our file and history very well. The team is attentive to our problems.’

‘Professionalism and responsiveness/availability.’

‘I work mainly with Frédérique Meslay Caloni. There is a strong sense of responsiveness and precision in the consultations.’

‘Frédérique Meslay Caloni has a respectful way of being with his interlocutors who need answers and solutions in complicated moments in the life of the company.’

Key clients

KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts &f Co)


Plaza Athénée/Le Meurice (Dorchester Collection)


Platinum Equity


Vitra Karo


Verlinvest


Sabadell Asabys and Thuja


Plaza Athénée


Leasys (Stellantis group)


Lundbeck SAS


Lucien Barrière


Hyundai (Société Générale Group)


AccorInvest


Work highlights


  • Advised KKR along with other Dentons offices, on its purchase of S&P Global’s Engineering Solutions business, for US$975 million in cash.
  • Advised Dorchester Collection on the implementation of a new system to propose housing to Plaza Athénée and Le Meurice hotels’ employees, with private and co-living spaces, for a limited period at the beginning of their employment contracts.
  • Advised Platinum Equity Advisors LLC, as lead co-counsel, on the acquisition of Calderys, a company that is part of Imerys SA’s High Temperature Solutions (HTS) business.

DLA Piper

DLA Piper has an impressive roster of longstanding household name and high-value clients, acting in the full range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including complex class actions as well as internal investigations and compliance work. Philippe Danesi  leads the team, harnessing particular expertise in complex restructuring operations, mergers and acquisitions, and related complex litigation. Bijan Eghbal  is a labour law specialist with extensive experience in handling major collective dismissal transactions, whilst Jerôme Halphen  is noted for his contentious and non-contentious work, notably in the retail and hospitality sectors. Senior counsel Marine Gicquel  is also a key contact. The team was bolstered by the arrival of partner Nicolas Léger, who joined in February 2024.

Practice head(s):

Philippe Danesi


Other key lawyers:

Bijan Eghbal; Jérôme Halphen; Marine Gicquel; Stéphanie Schindler; Anne Cardon; Nicolas Léger


Testimonials

‘DLA Piper is an excellent full-service law firm that understands our business very well. Be it employment or technology disputes, they are right among the top. ’

‘Stéphanie Schindler has been a great help in navigating though the complex French legal system. The visibility she gave us on the the future course of action was nothing but stupendous. ’

‘Responsive team, attentive to business issues with great strength of conviction. The DLA team was able to support us throughout a PSE procedure with great flexibility and relevance in the advice. The team intervened in the preparation phases of the procedures and support during implementation.’

‘Philippe Danesi brought his global vision on the project and a transversal experience that helped us on the risk assessment throughout the procedure.’

‘Very good labor law team within the DLA Piper firm. Excellent responsiveness and technicality, both in consulting and litigation. We work with great confidence with this team.’

‘Philippe Danesi is undeniably a legal expert, passionate about his profession. His unfailing commitment and perseverance distinguish him as one of the most brilliant lawyers in his specialty. Danesi knows how to find the best solutions for the company with an extremely solid and constructive technical positioning. Beyond his ability to propose compromise and appeasement solutions, he is a very good litigator, and knows, on contentious cases, how to mobilize all his skills and his power of persuasion to convince judges in favor of the interest of his clients.’

‘Philippe Danesi leads a dynamic and talented team, which he manages to develop in stability, which brings real comfort to his clients in terms of long-term follow-up. It is a pleasure to work with Philippe, his sympathy being also inseparable from the quality of his legal diligence.’

Key clients

Adobe


Arconic


Associated Press


Catalent


Citibank


EasyJet


Sonepar


FedEx


Four Seasons globally and Hôtel Georges V (Paris)


Domino’s


IHG


Levi-Strauss


Microchip


Niterra France


OpenGate Capital


RATP Dev


SThree


Pfizer


Qualcomm


TMD Friction


Varian Medical Systems


Perrigo


Work highlights


  • Advised Perrigo on the implementation of several reorganisation projects in France and coordinates legal assistance on employment law aspects of cross-country reorganisation projects in 15 EU jurisdictions.
  • Advising a leading US global advisor on consumer behavior (more than 6,500 people globally / 300 employees in France) with the implementation of a global project consisting in the consolidation of corporate legal entities in France and 7 other countries, following the merger of two majors’ groups operating as world leading consumer market analysists.

DS Avocats

DS Avocats

Practice head(s):

Gwladys Beauchet; Béatrice Pola; Léa Duhamel


Other key lawyers:

Coline Montangerand


Testimonials

‘Responsiveness and availability.’

‘Beatrice Pola: very effective for negotiation.’

‘Available team, quality of service, free and direct exchanges.’

‘Glwadys Beauchet and Coline Montangerand: excellent professionals who know their sector of activity very well, responsive and available. Quickly understand the issues and provide excellent diagnoses of situations.’

Key clients

Groupe Amundi


Groupe Caceis


Groupe Inetum


Groupe Renault


Groupe Sncf


Groupe Martin Dow


Zentiva France


Alsei


Dpd France


Terrena -bernard Royal Dauphine


Delitoon


Mg Valdunes


Onet Airport Services Cdg


Groupe Nissha Medical


Frederique Constant Europe


Groupe Antea


Choose Paris Region


Eau De Paris


Emmaus International


Kodak


Immo Mousquetaires


Imerys


Diva


Proef France


Envision


Byd


Top Aces


Next Lane


Kyocera


Vishay


Moycen


Work highlights


Eversheds Sutherland (France) LLP

Eversheds Sutherland (France) LLP

Practice head(s):

Déborah Attali


Other key lawyers:

Manon Lamotte


Testimonials

‘The team clearly stands out from its peers in terms of availability/responsiveness and customer service skills.’

‘Manon Lamotte is extremely responsive, always available very quickly and reassuring. It is a real pleasure to work alongside her, including complex subjects with stakes. She adapts to the client’s organisation, participates in internal meetings and is concerned that the collaboration is harmonious between all stakeholders.’

‘Team is always attentive, very accessible and responsive. It’s a pleasure to work together.’

‘The Eversheds Sutherland France team have established a really close partnership with us over the past few years. They have a deep understanding of our business, risk appetite, culture and our relationship with our works council and unions and are able to provide us clear, insightful, thoughtful advice. They have come up with innovative and creative problems to delivering on global initiatives and have a good feel for what is likely to work, helping us to adapt global approaches to the nuances of French employment law.’

‘Manon Lamotte is an exceptional partner to us. She has developed a deep understanding of business context, culture and the state of relations with our works council and unions. She is highly responsive, creative and always has an idea for how to solve a challenge. She is adept at spotting an opportunity and proposing a solution that we had not considered. Manon is an exceptional thought partner, and is brilliant in situations where we want to talk a situation through, to try and identify a pathway forward. She switches between French and English seamlessly, depending on the business stakeholders present, and is able to simplify and articulate issues with the right degree of detail for the audience.’

‘Manon Lamotte is the best lawyer I have ever worked with – she’s clear, pragmatic, thorough and commercial and puts the in-house team in the best position possible to advise on complex labour issues. Her advice means that you can deliver results within a certain timescale and you can map out the risks and opportunities in advance.’

‘Eversheds France has very skilled employment, tax and corporate lawyers. The employment team is highly skilled and experienced in areas such as cross border M&A transactions, handling sensitive matters such as employee terminations on various grounds such as economic grounds. They are a one stop shop for all employment queries for tech and other businesses across verticals that are new to France.’

‘An available team, mastering the international/matrix context and providing pragmatic advice.’

Work highlights


FACTORHY

Boutique firm FACTORHY has a full-service employment practice, developing strong relationships with French and global companies across a range of sectors. Founding partners Leslie Nicolaï, Grégory Chastagnol and Laurent Gamet combine years of expertise in the area including PSE, negotiation, social structuring, social risks and employment litigation.

Practice head(s):

Benjamin Desaint; Leslie Nicolaï; Grégory Chastagnol


Other key lawyers:

Laurent Gamet


Testimonials

‘It is a team that listens, is very available and has valuable qualifications and experience.’

‘The team is very attentive to tech companies that operate in an innovative environment, with new-generation employees who have new demands in terms of labor law. They are not afraid to delve into rare subjects and find solutions that can be adapted to the client’s context.’

‘The team has a real ability to be educational with its clients regarding new developments in labor law. It is also very appreciable that the firm has contacts in all countries of the world, particularly in the case of processing an employee’s transfer abroad. They take over between the different contacts, which provides great help and reassuring support.

‘This is a team focused on customer satisfaction. They know our company perfectly, which allows for fluidity in the processing of subjects. A cross-sectional knowledge of our files.’

Key clients

Allianz


Vinci


Michelin


Mondelez


Swile


Doctolib


Job and Talent


BNP Paris


Crédit Agricole


Derichebourg


Elior


Bouygues Telecom


Thales


Swile


Inditex (Zara, Zara Home, Oysho, Bershka, Mussimo Dutti)


Technip Energies


GSK


GSF


SGS


Work highlights


  • Assisted Sogefi on the employment aspects relating to the sale of its filtration business, which represented 35% of its turnover.
  • Advising the Onclusive Group in relation to the reorganisation of its workforce across Europe.
  • Coordinating litigation for Lidl following the introduction of a law on 22 April 2024, which modified the paid leave regime in France.

FIDAL

FIDAL

Practice head(s):

Stéphane Beal


Other key lawyers:

Monique Figuereido


Testimonials

‘Monique Figuereido has demonstrated exceptional quality in her legal analyses and support.’

‘Adaptability, availability and listening.’

Key clients

Beigene


Eiffage Groupe


Bricolex


Association Des Centres De Prevention De L’agirc Arrco (ACPAA)


Area Region Sud


Hologic


Alfa Laval


Work highlights


  • Assisting Eiffage with social protection matters (employment law, collective bargaining, insurance, social and tax aspects).
  • Assisting Alfa Laval in employment matters, including implementing new Collective Bargaining Agreement

Fieldfisher

Fieldfisher

Practice head(s):

Laurence Dumure Lambert; Julia Mohamed


Testimonials

‘A very smooth service and a mastery of the subject which was essential during the negotiation of my departure as part of a dismissal on a return from expatriation.’

‘Laurence Dumure Lambert was both extremely professional and very personable in her support. In addition to the result, which I am very satisfied with, she was able to support me at every stage. First of all by enlightening me on the legal points, then by negotiating with my company’s counsel. Her female perspective was also invaluable in my case. From the beginning, I felt confident but above all, very well advised – being sure that my interests would be defended as best as possible in this rather technical case.’

Laurence Dumure Lambert’s availability and responsiveness amazed me. I highly recommend her.’

Work highlights


  • Advising an international contract logistics group on several international matters, notably assisting on a survey on disability legislation in 12 different jurisdictions.
  • Advising a subsidiary of a leading cosmetics and beauty company, on the enforcement of a non-competition clause. Commenced legal actions both at the commercial court and the labor court to enforce the non-compete clause.
  • Advising a retail group on the closure of its French subsidiary.

Flichy Grangé Avocats

With a stellar roster of clients spanning leading domestic and international corporations, alongside public bodies, Flichy Grangé Avocats is sought out for its deep bench of employment and labour law specialists. The team is well-regarded its cross-border capabilities, advising on the full spectrum of employment law matters, including the employment aspects of M&A, collective bargaining, health and safety and restructuring. With a sizeable team, key contacts include Joël Grangé, Jeannie Credoz-Rosier, Stéphanie Guedes Da Costa, Florence Bacquet, Stéphanie Dumas and Caroline Scherrmann. Marine Conche departed the firm in 2024.

Practice head(s):

Joel Grange; Philippe Montanier; Arnaud Chaulet; Juliana Kovac; Olivier Kress; Blandine Allix; Nabila Fauche-el Aougri; Stephanie Guedes Da Costa; Stéphanie Dumas; Joumana Frangie-moukanas; Cyprien Pialoux; Jeannie Crédoz-Rosier; Charlotte Michaud; Bruno Fieschi; Corinne Potier; Aurélie Cormier Le Goff; Florence Bacquet; Caroline Scherrmann; Camille Ventejou; Frédéric-Guillaume Laprevote; Franck Morel; Emmanuel Raynaud; Amandine Vetu; Natacha Lesellier; Romain Guichard; Olivier Mambre; Stéphane Flichy


Testimonials

‘Excellent team, always very creative on our new projects. Always very sharp and quality advice. A real pleasure!’

‘Ability to adapt to very diverse personalities and ways of approaching subjects.’

‘Caroline Schermann and Aurelier Cormier Le Goff are particularly attentive to our needs. They are available and offer very in-depth support.’

‘This is a firm I have worked with for many years. I am fully satisfied with their help and support. They are very competent in all areas concerning social law and extremely responsive when requested.’

‘We work in particular with Aurélie Cormier Le Goff, whose competence, analytical finesse, intelligence and availability are unanimously recognized.’

Key clients

Bouygues


CRPN


General Electric


Goodyear


Heidelberg Materials


The Post Office


National Assembly


SNCF


General Society


Vivendi Village


Work highlights


  • Advised Bouygues Telecom, a full-service electronic communications operator, in finalizing an exclusivity protocol aimed at the total acquisition of La Poste Telecom.
  • Advised Société Générale, a European leader in financial services for over 150 years, on a divestiture project of an equipment business, carried out by a parent holding company in France and various subsidiaries and branches worldwide.
  • Advised Vivendi and Vivendi Village, a leading European live entertainment company, on a project to divest their ticketing and festivals division internationally to the German company CTS Eventim.

Franklin

The employment team at Franklin handles a range of key employment matters, including restructuring, collective bargaining, internal investigations and workplace health and safety. Myriam de Gaudusson leads the team, acting for national and international clients, notably financial institutions and investment funds. Patrick Thiébart offers extensive expertise in compliance programmes, corporate restructurings and employment disputes.

Practice head(s):

Myriam de Gaudusson


Other key lawyers:

Patrick Thiébart; Amélie Nisio; Silvia Rumanescu; Meggane Saunier


Testimonials

‘Very professional, responsive team. With the same level of information, it is reachable at any time, and able to respond to any problem/request. The frequent use of videoconferencing and online document sharing allows us to be informed at all times.’

‘Myriam de Gaudusson: Involved in all her cases, expert in social law and knowing how to innovate when faced with thorny cases. She also knows how to surround herself with qualified and available collaborators, with a perfect knowledge of our profession and its issues.’

‘Responsiveness, skills and competence.’

Key clients

ACE Capital Partners


Axalta


C40


CBA Informatique Libérale


Delta Airlines


Global Map Solution


Groupe Magellim


Groupe Sprint


IBL Ldt


Work highlights


Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP has a strong reputation in high-profile cross-border matters, advising an international client base on local and cross-border mergers, M&A transactions and business reorganisations. Co-head Gwen Senlanne acts for clients in an advisory and litigation capacity, notably in sensitive employment matters involving the departure of senior executives, design and implementation of compensation packages and internal investigation. Christel Cacioppo also leads, specialising in restructurings, M&A and pension issues. Elodie Favre-Thellmann and Sarah Bassis are key contacts.

Practice head(s):

Christel Cacioppo; Gwen Senlanne


Other key lawyers:

Elodie Favre-Thellmann; Sarah Bassis


Testimonials

‘Top quality. Very strong in merger and acquisition projects.’

‘Gwen Senlanne and Elodie Favre-Thellmann: Very great understanding of business and work force.’

 

Key clients

Bristol-Myers Squibb


EDF


UBS – Crédit Suisse acquisition and integration


Novartis


AstraZeneca


Work highlights


  • Advising EDF on its acquisition of General Electric’s steam power’s nuclear activities.
  • Advising Bristol-Myers Squibb on all HR matters outside the US, coordinating the work of legal advisors in more than 50 jurisdictions.
  • Advising UBS and Credit Suisse on the tax and legal aspects of the integration of Credit Suisse’s activities into the UBS group organisation, in all the jurisdictions in which Credit Suisse is present.

Fromont Briens

Fromont Briens leverages a large team of employment and labour law experts based in Lyon and Paris, advising clients in M&A, restructuring projects and strategic social compliance issues, as well as criminal labor law matters. The team is jointly led by Lyon-based Ludovic Genty , Nicolas Chavrier, Maud Perilli and Hugues Pelissier lead the team, with Marie-Laurence Boulanger splitting time between Paris and Lyon. In Paris, Sophie Pélicier-Loevenbruck comes strongly recommended.

Practice head(s):

Marie-Laurence Boulanger; Maud Perilli; Nicolas Chavrier; Ludovic Genty; Hugues Pélissier


Other key lawyers:

Cyrille Franco; Catherine Millet-Ursin; Sophie Pelicier-Loevenbruck; Cécilia Arandel; Auriane Damez; Sarah Sagar; Edouard Gintrand; Vanessa Delattre; Anne-Laure Cottin; Thomas Baudoin; Charles Dumel


Testimonials

‘Very efficient team, able to share clear and practical legal opinions, ensuring to provide specific feedback applicable to the specific case by taking the context into consideration. Our contacts maintain a simple and always friendly approach, which promotes good communication between our teams.’

‘Sophie Pelicier-Loevenbruck: A very pleasant person who combines exceptional quality of work with pragmatism that allows our clients to move forward.’

‘I like their reactivity and their style, which perfectly blends with our style and with our clients expectations.’

‘They are able to deliver in a very short time and meet deadlines.’

‘I like working with Sophie Pelicier-Loevenbruck. She is friendly, responsive and to the point. I feel I can rely on her.’

‘Very good responsiveness. Fromont Briens stands out for its technical expertise and customer service superior to what I have experienced from other service providers.’

‘Intimate knowledge of the client file in general. Exceptional availability, flexibility, responsiveness, adaptation. Strong capacity to produce deliverables, excellent cooperation and coordination with other international law firms in the context of steering and managing cross-functional legal projects.’

‘Cécilia Arandel and her team: our relationships are not similar to those of lawyer-client but to those of work colleagues, this is what makes our exchanges special, which are therefore fluid and efficient (and pleasant).’

Key clients

AG2R


Apicil


Becton Dickinson


Crossroads


Water Tower


Covea


DHL Global Forwarding


French Football Federation


French Insurance Federation


Fiducial Private Secruity


Giphar Group


Groupama


Prysmian Group


Vyv Group


Pasteur Institute


Pasteur Institute


Logista


MACIF


MAIF


Malakoff Humanis


Ralph Lauren


SYNERPA


Work highlights


FTMS Avocats

FTMS Avocats is well-equipped to advise a range of French and international clients, across industries including luxury goods and media, on the full gamut of employment law matters. Jean Néret specialises in criminal labour law litigation with an employment angle, whilst Olivier Angotti has expertise in redundancies and restructurings. Sabrina KemelIsabelle Pontal and Maximilien Champy come highly recommended.

Practice head(s):

Jean Neret; Olivier Angotti; Sabrina Kemel


Other key lawyers:

Isabelle Pontal; Maximilien Champy


Testimonials

‘I am used to working with Isabelle Pontal and Maximilien Champy and it is always a pleasure to talk with them, they complement each other perfectly, demonstrate great listening skills and efficiency. They know how to make themselves available when I ask for advice. They are an integral part of “my” team. I could not see myself working without them, or not calling on them when I have an opinion, a need for advice. They always respond, and a real bond has been created, beyond the strictly professional aspect; thank you to them!’

‘Adaptation to the client and the financial issues of the files. Very close to the client and their activity, the team’s accessibility and agility are an asset compared to firms operating in the same field.’

‘Olivier Angotti: proximity and legal and social sensitivity. Isabelle Pontal: perseverance and availability.’

‘Isabelle Pontal: ability to take a step back, to simplify complex subjects without making them simplistic, ability to take subjects in the context of the company. Maximilien Champy: ability to answer questions by providing precise and pragmatic answers.’

‘Sabrina Kemel: for her pragmatic and tactical approach to cases.’

‘Isabelle Pontal for her competence, availability and speed in responding to requests.’

‘The team is multidisciplinary and provides its clients with the best contact/specialist depending on the subject. They are committed to providing clear and precise answers within the time limits. They do not just give a legal answer but offer solutions adapted and personalized to our environments and needs. There is no overcharging and the exchange time is appreciable.’

‘I work mainly with Sabrina Kemel and Maximilien Champy. They are attentive, ultra competent and professional. They adapt to our needs and always find the best solution. Each time there is a rational analysis as well as a consideration of the cost/risk/benefit ratio.’

Key clients

Valeo


Christian Dior


BALMAIN


STELLANTIS


Linamar


ACS


ISS


Marriott


CA Auto Bank


SMRC Automotive France


CEA


Sodexo


SGS France


Accor Invest


Groupe Rousselet


Garance Mutuelle


Work highlights


  • Advised Valeo in the implementation of a major redundancy exercise involving the elimination of 400 positions.
  • Assisted management during negotiations with the LVMH Group during the acquisition of Paris Match.
  • Assisting CA Auto Bank in connection with the labour law issues raised by the integration of SOFINCO activities within CA Auto Bank.

Gibson Dunn

The employment team at Gibson Dunn acts in the full range of employment law matters, from restructuring, employment contracts and remuneration, to relations with unions and works councils and health and safety in the workplace. Nataline Fleury leads the team, advising household names on sensitive negotiations, social plans and high-profile restructurings. Charline Cosmao is another key contact.

Practice head(s):

Nataline Fleury


Other key lawyers:

Charline Cosmao


Testimonials

‘Responsiveness, competence, strength of proposal.’

‘Technically superb, strong team players, extremely responsive and user-friendly.’

‘Nataline Fleury is an absolute star. We rely on her in all our most sensitive matters.’

Key clients

DCM Jennyfer


JULES


La Halle


Blade


Savills SA


Lapeyre


KDC-One


MÜPRO


Work highlights


Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I.

Well-established for its advisory and litigation capabilities in the employment market, Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. harnesses a global network to assist leading domestic and international companies in a range of complex cross-border matters. The team offers extensive expertise in employment-related matters following large-scale acquisitions and takeover bids, as well as litigation matters including senior executive disputes, discrimination claims, criminal proceedings and disputes with trade unions. David Jonin specialises in employment and social protection, with deep expertise in the luxury sector, and Benjamin Krief assists transnational groups in strategic litigation and sensitive negotiations. Litigation specialist Guillaume Navarro  and Anne Le Quinquis are also key contacts.

Practice head(s):

David Jonin; Benjamin Krief; Anne Le Quinquis; Guillaume Navarro


Testimonials

‘The Gide law firm’s employment law team is very responsive and quickly understands the issues raised and the challenges for our company as well as its specific regulatory and social environment. Their answers are always very clear and precise, take into account the legal and social context and often offer interesting solutions. The lawyers are easy to reach and very attentive.’

‘Benjamin Krief is very available, very competent and very reassuring for his clients.’

‘Very effective.’

‘Listening. Adaptation. Strategy.’

Key clients

Cerberus


Verallia


My Money Bank


Honeywell


Xerox


Engie


KKR


AIR AUSTRAL


EDF


Elengy


Storengy


GRTGAZ


French Tennis Federation


GRDF


Enedis


Albioma


Gostudent


Uber


Uber Eats


Work highlights


Grant Thornton Société d’Avocats

Grant Thornton Société d’Avocats

Practice head(s):

Caroline Luche-Rocchia


Other key lawyers:

Maïlys Tixier; Cécile Didolot


Testimonials

‘Attentive team with a very good understanding of the issues. Adaptability in relation to the issues.’

‘Listening. Availability. Professionalism.’

‘The Grant Thornton team demonstrates a global approach to the matters, taking into account, as well, the legal, financial and psychological aspects of the files. This allows us to properly consider all the potential risks depending on the direction that a file takes.’

Key clients

SAP


Valbiotis


Archlynk Germany GmbH


Air Up GmbH


Steambow GmbH


Escalator Planet S.R.O


InDepo Logistics


UTI International


Pulmonx


Bitzer


DAF Trucks France, Paris et N.V.


Bank of Communications


SR Technics


GATX Rail France


The Lee Company


Work highlights


Herbert Smith Freehills LLP

Herbert Smith Freehills LLP has a particular expertise in major restructuring projects, advising at a national and international level, as well as in executive terminations and HR matters. Emma Röhsler leads the employment team, advising clients on complex, reputational risk and acting in several high-profile whistleblowing investigations. Litigation specialist Sophie Brézin leads the EPI team in Paris.

Practice head(s):

Sophie Brézin; Emma Röhsler


Other key lawyers:

Elisabeth Debrégeas; Guilhem Séronie; Jeanne Dolleans; Emmanuel Piekut


Testimonials

‘The team possesses excellent skills, and is very capable at explaining the specifics of French employment law to non-French HR experts. ’

‘Emma Röhsler is a very good lawyer, kind and very practical.’

‘The team is very service-minded and quick, and quickly understands complicated international employment law issues.’

‘Emma Röhsler is very trust-worthy and wise and due to her background she can think out of the French law box. Her being fluent in English is a great competitive advantage for her.’

Key clients

ABN AMRO


Air Liquide


ALTEN, world leader in engineering and IT Services


CAMO Groupe


CBRE


Cellnex Telecom


Danone, a French multinational food-products corporation


Diageo


EasyJet


Eurazeo


GXO


Hennes & Mauritz (H&M)


iCIMIS


Incitec Pivot


Itron


Martin Brower


Maurel & Prom


Michael Page


Mitel France


Olivier Wyman


OneWeb


Orange Bank


Paris Realty Fund


Perenco


Renault


Société Générale


Sofidy


Sonepar


Tesla


Tikehau Capital


Triplelift Inc


Triumph


Work highlights


  • Advised Eurazeo on its investment in regional data center provider Etix Everywhere, through the Eurazeo Transition Infrastructure Fund.
  • Assisted Renault, a key shareholder and industrial partner of Verkor, including on employment aspects.
  • Advised OneWeb, a low earth orbit (LEO) broadband satellite communications company, backed by the Bharti group, the UK Government, SoftBank and Hanwha Systems, in relation to its proposed combination with Eutelsat Communications, a listed French satellite and telecommunications company.

HOCHE AVOCATS

HOCHE AVOCATS

Practice head(s):

Frédérique Cassereau; Soazig Preteseille


Other key lawyers:

Anael Andre


Testimonials

‘Very responsive, precise team, who understood our needs very well.’

‘Frédérique Cassereau: Availability, quality of analysis, knowledge of the context, strategic perspective.’

‘Pragmatism, trust, ethics, pleasantness are all elements that can be used to describe the Hoche Avocats teams.’

‘Soazig Preteseille is my main contact. She is a lawyer with strong expertise in social law, available, pragmatic, humble, a person you can count on.’

‘Hoche Avocats is our advisor on all social issues as well as all commercial litigation. On this subject, in addition to their particular expertise in our sector, they systematically develop an intelligent approach to problems associated with a very close proximity to our teams reinforced by permanent availability. This cocktail brings us an excellent service, among the best on the market, which converts into efficiency and reliability for our organization.’

‘The Hoche team is multidisciplinary and meets our expectations; it provides advice and support for many complex cases. It is very agile in terms of professional practices in our sector of activity.’

‘Frédérique Cassereau is particularly efficient and responsive to our requests. These collaborators are carefully selected and we can count on their availability and professionalism, in particular Anael Andre.’

‘Excellent knowledge and up to date support’.

Key clients

AEG Power Solutions


AEROW


A&K Travel Group


Arterris


Auxitrol – Group Transdim


Comédie Française


Centre National de la musique


China Construction Bank


Cinémathèque Française


Columbia Shipmanagement


Meanings Capital Partners


LIDO 2 Paris


Opéra de Paris


Philharmonie de Paris


Scania France


Siemens Energy


TK Elevator


ZTE


Work highlights


Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLP

The team at Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLP leverages a strong international network to excel in the full spectrum of employment law, notably cross-border matters. The practice is well-equipped to handle leading French and international companies’ day-to-day employment matters, insolvency proceedings, M&A transactions and social security reassessments. The team is jointly lead by experienced litigator Thierry Meillat , who represents clients in complex and sensitive employment matters, and Marion Guertault, a specialist in restructurings and labour issues arising out of M&A and transfer of activities. Counsel Hélène de Nazelle is a key contact.

Practice head(s):

Thierry Meillat; Marion Guertault


Other key lawyers:

Hélène de Nazelle


Testimonials

‘Responsiveness, speed of intervention. Expertise, understanding of needs and adaptation to our problems. Pragmatism. Pedagogy. Professionalism.’

‘They are an extremely professional team. They are always available and provide very good advice, exploring all possible options, particularly taking into account the constraints of our company, which is really appreciated.’

‘Their professionalism, attentiveness, availability, their adaptability to our business constraints.’

‘The responsiveness of the Social Law team is incredible and the solutions are always innovative.’

‘Excellent advice.’

‘Practical and business-oriented legal advice, always putting the client in the center and assuming the client’s problems as if they were their own problems.’

‘Thierry Meillat: rigorousness, empathy, global vision of legal problems, availability.’

Key clients

PerkinElmer


Labcorp/Fortrea


ZF


Work highlights


Holis Avocats

Founded in 2024, boutique firm Holis Avocats leverages a strong team of employment law experts, assisting French and international clients in the full gamut of employment matters. Previously with Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I., the practice is led by Foulques de Rostolan, a specialist in corporate reorganisation and restructuring, as well as litigation involving industrial groups. Co-founders Yan-Eric Logeais, Lisa Chézé-Dartencet and Maxime Houlès are key contacts.

Practice head(s):

Foulques de Rostolan


Other key lawyers:

Yan-Eric Logeais; Lisa Chézé-Dartencet; Maxime Houlès; Francis Kessler


Testimonials

‘Foulques de Rostolan and Maxime Houlès have, beyond their expertise in law, a knowledge of how companies operate and an ability to measure the practical impacts (risks/benefits) of the application of social law.’

‘I would like to express my full satisfaction with the quality of the support offered by this firm. The experience of the firm’s members allows them to handle our delicate procedures with the same level of professionalism and competence as a large firm. Their proximity to their clients, combined with remarkable responsiveness and availability, is particularly appreciable.’

‘I would particularly like to thank Lisa Chézé-Dartencet, who is the reason for my glowing opinion on this firm. Her proximity, her extreme availability, and her support always adapted to my various issues demonstrate her great professional qualities. She stands out for her attentive listening and her ability to offer pragmatic solutions, perfectly aligned with my specific needs. Her involvement and constant follow-up are for me guarantees of trust and serenity, which fully justifies my high appreciation of her support. What truly sets her apart is her ability to go beyond simple consultation or the one-off response to a question. She systematically projects long-term support, thus offering a very reassuring feeling of security and trust.’

Key clients

AG2R La Mondiale


Ajinomoto Europe


Ayming


Barry Callebaut


CCR RE


DFDS


Electricité de France (EDF) and its subsidiaries (including Réseau de Transport d’Electricité – RTE)


Lacoste


Pathé Gaumont


Vueling


Work highlights


jasper Avocats

Practice head(s):

Frédéric Sicard; Marie-Alice Jourde; Béatrice Brugués Reix; Alice Delamarre


Testimonials

‘Jasper Avocats has a major asset: having Béatrice Brugués Reix among its partners.’

‘Béatrice Brugués Reix is ​​always very responsive and available to respond to and deal with our various issues.’

‘Our contact with the firm’s lawyers stands out not only because of their technical skills and innovative capacity, but also because of their way of interacting with their clients, which, in our opinion, gives them an advantageous position in the market.’

‘We work with Marie-Alice Jourde and Alice Delamarre for their expertise in the field of employment law.’

‘Béatrice Brugués Reix is combative, imaginative, humble, attentive, and committed to finding win-win solutions.’

‘Our lawyer, Béatrice Brugués Reix, has extensive knowledge of current litigation, constantly updating her knowledge and seeking innovative solutions.’

‘Responsiveness to requests, even at the last minute. Efficient invoicing based on actual needs. Proactive monitoring of files.’

‘Particularly strong in employment law disputes.’

Work highlights


Jeantet

Jeantet

Practice head(s):

Nicolas Mancret; Laetitia Ternisien


Other key lawyers:

Océane Demoulin


Testimonials

‘The team at Jeantet firm is of very high quality – professional in French law, with experience in various subjects. They show real international openness, therefore a strong understanding of intercultural issues. Very great availability and understanding of the often complex constraints of the client.’

‘Within the team, Laetitia Ternisien and Océane Demoulin are particularly attentive to their clients, providing advice in a proactive manner in all areas of the company.’

‘Competence, helicopter view, listening to customer needs.’

‘Nicolas Mancret: understanding of contexts, expertise, strategic vision.’

Key clients

Conforama


Bricorama


Nocibé


Work highlights


Joffe & Associés

Joffe & Associés

Practice head(s):

Blaise Deltombe; Géraldine Lepeytre


Other key lawyers:

Caroline Vital


Testimonials

‘Expertise dynamism responsiveness solution oriented.’

‘Responsiveness and professionalism.’

‘I work with Caroline Vital, she is available, responsive, gives good advice and is very pleasant.’

Work highlights


  • Advising Flowserve on a regular basis since 2005 with regard to all aspects of employment law.
  • Advising AON France for many day-to-day labor and employment aspects, a confidential merger project and assistance on negotiating the remuneration packages of top executives/C-level profiles.

Jones Day

The labour and employment team at Jones Day harnesses a global network and strong pan-European team to advise on a range of cross-border transactions and litigation, notably concerning individual dismissals and collective redundancies. Emmanuelle Rivez-Domont  brings extensive experience in company reorganisations and employment disputes and Jean-Michel Bobillo is an M&A and employment litigation specialist.

Practice head(s):

Emmanuelle Rivez-Domont


Other key lawyers:

Jean-Michel Bobillo; Gabriel Ferran


Key clients

Framatome SAS


Orano


Work highlights


  • Advising Orano on the setting-up of 2 joint-ventures dedicated to the production of critical materials for batteries for electric vehicles, together with Chinese group XTC New Energy.

K&L Gates LLP

K&L Gates LLP

Practice head(s):

Christine Artus


Other key lawyers:

Sarah Chihi


Testimonials

‘Synergies between team members are felt throughout the files.’

‘Christine Artus: friendly and constructive exchanges. Both efficient and personable in her approach to files.’

‘Professional, competent, available team.’

‘A perfect knowledge of the law with a pragmatism and an operational aspect, which makes the advice operational. Moreover the work over time makes the advice all the more relevant.’

‘Christine Artus and her team have provided very valuable insights into the complex situation of French Labour Law, describing in detail what is required and outlining precisely what is needed step by step. This has given us a feeling of being well-guided and protected at the same time. The team is very responsive and available at short notice in case of need.’

‘We have worked with Christine Artus and Sarah Chihi. Both have a strong expertise. In addition they proactively contacted us if they felt a deadline might be critical and offered further support. ’

‘Adaptable to the wishes of customers and very focused.’

‘Versatile and complementary team.’

Key clients

Baxter SAS


Fujifilm Corporation


Boralex SAS


Hexcel


Work highlights


Kopper

Kopper

Practice head(s):

Sandra Thiry; Thomas Fernandez-Boni


Testimonials

‘Kopper’s legal team has always been helpful and provided our company with a detailed overview of the situation, as well as by offering ways and means how to handle a matter.’

‘All the team members are very approachable as well as helpful whenever needed. ’

‘Responsiveness, trust, mastery of the subject and of the recommended company, availability, efficiency.’

Work highlights


KPMG Avocats, France

KPMG Avocats, France

Key clients

IK Partners


Ardian


Fondation Santé Services


Latour Capital


ICG


Eurazeo


Arkea Capital


Bpifrance


Oquendo


The Independents


Misterkemp


Ferrero


Groupe NGE


Experienced Capital Partners


Big Mamma


Gritchen


Work highlights


  • Advised IK Partners on the disposal to the Swizz group Emmi, for € 900 million, of its stake in Mademoiselle Desserts, a leading European manufacturer of frozen pastries.
  • Advised Eurazeo on the € 600 million acquisition of a majority stake in Eres, France’s leading independent provider of employee savings and pension savings
  • Advised the digital interim network Mistertemp’ group on the entry into its capital of Andera MidCap for € 200 million.

Latham & Watkins

The Latham & Watkins team has developed a strong practice in internal compliance, whistleblower and court risk exposure cases, as well as engaging in social plans and corporate M&A matters. Matthias Rubner heads the team, leveraging extensive experience to advise a number of household name clients on matters spanning compliance and internal investigations, to top executive exits and the implementation of restructuring plans. Romain Nairi is also recommended.

Practice head(s):

Matthias Rubner


Other key lawyers:

Romain Nairi


Testimonials

‘The main asset of the Latham and Watkins team is its multidisciplinarity. We belong to a sector with many specificities, whether commercial, legal or social: they quickly identify the issues, and are sensitive and responsive to their client’s requirements.’

‘Romain Nairi was particularly responsive and gave good advice. Always available when requested, they were able to answer all our questions thanks to their experience and expertise in employment law, which allowed us to make quick and thoughtful decisions. The outcome of the procedure was fully satisfactory thanks to their rigor and involvement in our case.’

Key clients

Demant A/S


SK Capital


Syneos


Work highlights


Lext Avocats

Lext Avocats

Practice head(s):

Isabelle Quenet-Chabrun; Marc Patin


Other key lawyers:

Alice Urbain; Laurenne Flamee


Testimonials

‘The specificity of the Lext Avocats employment law team lies in the in-depth expertise that the teams have in the field. It is an available team, which has the capacity to respond quickly to our requests, which is an undeniable major asset.’

‘I work in particular with Marc Patin, who has extensive experience in employment law, with whom we have been working for several years in a close and trusting relationship.’

‘Within the team, Isabelle Quenet-Chabrun particularly stands out for her technical expertise and her mastery of complex cases, particularly in the area of ​​employment law. Her strategic sense is a real asset and brings a long-term vision that enriches our decision-making.’

Work highlights


Linklaters

With an impressive roster of international clients, Linklaters has developed a strong reputation in standalone advisory and litigation employment matters. The team leverages a global network to assist in a wide range of cross-border matters concerning reorganisation, M&A-related employment matters and mass employment litigation. Team lead Lionel Vuidard harnesses decades of high profile litigation experience, whilst Géric Clomes specialises in strategic cross-border and multi-jurisdictional work for international clients such as banks, private equity funds and corporates.

Practice head(s):

Lionel Vuidard; Géric Clomes


Testimonials

‘High quality of team members with different visions and personalities.’

‘Exceptionally timely and prompt responses. Highly commercial practical advice.’

‘Lionel Vuidard makes us feel like we are the most important even though we know he has many competing demands. His advice is very well tailored to our commercial needs. We operate across many European locations and Lionel is our best external counsel.’

‘Very competent.’

‘First of all, it is a great team, each member of which knows us. There is never a problem in the continuity of services. In addition, the lawyers are competent and know our business and the regulatory environment in which we work very well.’

Key clients

Automotive Cells Company


Bleu


Bonhams France


CACEIS


CA Indosuez Wealth (Europe)


Carrier Global Corporation


CGI France


Constellation Automotive


EPI


Europcar International


Groupe BEL


John Cockerill Defense


LG Electronics France


Lipton Teas and Infusions France


Moelis & Company


Nestlé


Perfetti Van Melle Group B.V.


Project44


Richemont International


RTL Group


RTX Corporation


Semtech


SWIFT


Vivescia


XTX Markets


Work highlights


  • Advised CACEIS, the asset servicing banking group, a subsidiary of Crédit Agricole S.A. and Santander, on the employment aspects of the acquisition of RBC Investor Services operations in Europe.
  • Advised Perfetti Van Melle Group BV (PVM), the owner of confectionary brands such as Chupa Chups and Mentos, in relation to its acquisition of Mondelez’s developed-market gum business in the United States, Canada and Europe.
  • Advised John Cockerill, a significant supplier of tank turrets for light armoured vehicles, firing systems, and simulation, on the employment aspects of the acquisition of Arquus, the main French supplier of military vehicles from Volvo Group.

Littler France

Littler France leverages a deep bench of employment law experts, offering comprehensive advisory and litigation support to an impressive roster of start-ups, SMEs and large French and international groups. The team is led by Julie Béot-Rabiot, Sabrina Dougados, Jean-Martial Buisson and Guillaume Desmoulin. Barbara Mollet is also noted.

Practice head(s):

Julie Béot-Rabiot; Guillaume Desmoulin; Jean-Martial Buisson; Sabrina Dougados


Other key lawyers:

Barbara Mollet; Coralie Jamois; Léa Rameau; Laura Jousselin; Jacques de Tonquédec; Olivier Thibaud


Testimonials

‘Availability, responsiveness, complementarity. This firm is excellent, which is why we entrust them with all our files regardless of their nature and geographical scope.’

‘This is a dynamic team that is always ready to help and find solutions and brainstorm solutions together with the client, which is appreciated. The strength of this team is that it provides business-oriented advice, while giving the legal nuances that allow informed decisions to be made.’

‘The quality of the service provided is remarkable and the team is innovative compared to its competitors in terms of its dynamism, use of technology and collaboration.’

‘Barbara Mollet particularly stands out for her experience and quick thinking that allows her to quickly identify a problem and brainstorm a solution. Guaranteed business approach.’

‘Young, very responsive team, providing good advice.

‘Very attentive and available team. Team with solid skills. Great trust has been established.’

‘Guillaume Desmoulin provides advice that is practical and to the point. We value the quality of translating local legal institutions to a broader global employment complex.’

‘The Littler team that supports us has excellent expertise in the topics covered, they are very good advisors. They know the history of our company and know how to adapt to our culture.’

Key clients

Engie


Boiron


Airbus


Organization Committee of Olympic Games Paris 2024


La Poste


GE Vernova


Sephora


Oracle


LVMH Fragrance Brands


INSEAD


UGC


Ardian


McDonald’s


Work highlights


LPA Law

The 'pragmatic, business oriented' team at LPA Law advises clients on the full ambit of employment matters, including complex strategic operations related to M&A transactions, reorganisation, health & safety and criminal issues. Team head Sophie Marinier harnesses expertise in restructurings, audits and litigation to advise clients across the pharmaceutical, retail and banking sectors. Sandra Hundsdörfer and Karine Bézille are also key contacts.

Practice head(s):

Sophie Marinier


Other key lawyers:

Karine Bézille; Sandra Hundsdörfer;


Testimonials

‘This team has several assets: flawless legal expertise, an ability to propose innovative solutions, a listening capacity which allows it to clearly identify the problems and expectations of clients and great availability.’

‘I have enjoyed working with Sandra Hundsdorfer for many years. I appreciate her availability, the speed with which she responds to me and the clarity of explanations. It is precise, clear and complete.’

‘Very good knowledge of the company. Pragmatic lawyers.’

‘Responsive, relevant and professional.’

‘Availability and responsiveness are the team’s major assets. A very good understanding of our needs as well as a good analysis of situations ensure our efficiency and success.’

‘Complete and complementary team.’

‘Sandra Hundsdorfer: very good in bringing French and German law together.’

Key clients

Symrise


Seb


Work highlights


Lusis Avocats

Lusis Avocats

Practice head(s):

Frédéric Leclercq; Hélène Said; Hortense Gebel; Mikaël Pelan; Adeline Larvaron; Gaïa Sanchez; François Vergne


Testimonials

‘The Lusis team shows strong dynamism, exemplary customer service and significant availability. The quality of the advice is much higher and personalised compared to the competition. We are kept informed in real time of innovations and legal monitoring.’

‘Mikaël Pelan stands out for his increased accessibility, as well as the adaptability he demonstrates according to the client’s expectations. Quality of advice and client management on what is to be done, specifying the actions of each. Excellent results in litigation, and high performance in pleadings.’

‘Dynamic team, very responsive, and ensuring very good follow-up of files. Team working with a partner and several lawyers, familiar with all the files, which allows for fluidity in the follow-up of files.’

Key clients

Furla


Alpla


Suez Eau France


Cogedis


TNS Parsons


Stef


Avanade


Medicalib


Wynd/thematic Group


Alterea


Cpam 84


Figeac Aero


Saipol


Ipsen


Sodexo


Francaise Des Jeux


Experis


Geodis


Enercon


Caisse De Prevoyance Sociale


Engie Home Services


Itron Inc


Work highlights


Majj Avocats

Boutique firm MAJJ Avocats is exclusively dedicated to employment law, providing the full spectrum of advice to notable clients, including Sony France and La Poste. The team is jointly led by Juliette Pouyet, a specialist in restructurings for large corporations and sensitive social security issues; Julien Boucaud-Maître, who is adept at handling the employment aspects of M&A; Mathieu Raio de San Lazaro, who has developed a special expertise in collective negotiation and working time; and Anne de Gabory and Yoan Bessonnat, who both advise French and international companies on a variety of day-to-day employment matters.

Practice head(s):

Yoan Bessonnat; Julien Boucaud-Maitre; Anne de Gabory; Juliette Pouyet; Mathieu Raio de San Lazaro


Testimonials

‘Availability, responsiveness, pragmatism.’

‘Juliette Pouyet: Professionalism, responsiveness, easy understanding of business situations.’

‘Precise and technical team and very pleasant quality of exchange.’

Work highlights


  • Advised Geopost SA, Europe’s largest parcel delivery network and a subsidiary of La Poste Group, on the sale of its delivery platform Stuart (SRT Group).

Mayer Brown

The team at Mayer Brown advises global clients across the financial services, telecoms, construction and transport sectors on the full spectrum of employment law matters, with notable expertise in significant reorganisation projects. Julien Haure leads the team, harnessing extensive experience in complex employment and collective action matters. Régine Goury and Sébastien Delaunay are also noted.

Practice head(s):

Julien Haure


Other key lawyers:

Régine Goury; Sébastien Delaunay; Vincenzo Feldmann; Fadela Kailech


Testimonials

‘Strength of proposal on innovative or still underdeveloped systems, knowledge of relevant partners to support us, quality of service and flawless responsiveness.’

‘Sébastien Delaunay, who combines perfect expertise, for example in the management of free share plans (for everyone, which is rare), with pragmatism and a very appreciable social sensitivity on the ground. And who is also very friendly.’

Key clients

Assured Guaranty Finance Overseas


Avril


Broadcom Inc.


Cérélia


Cohesity


Eiffage


IPSEN


Medallia


Nexans


Omron


Safran


Seagate Technology


Verallia SA


Work highlights


  • Advising OMRON on the global restructuring of their Electronic business.
  • Assisted and advised Eiffage on the legal aspects of its new international employee shareholding plan “Tim 2024” offered in 9 countries.
  • Advising Broadcom Inc. on all their day to day matters.

MGG Legal

Boutique law firm MGG Legal advises on the gamut of employment matters, notably issues arising out of M&A, reorganisations and whistleblowing investigations. Marijke Granier-Guillemarre specialises in large-scale reorganisations, project management, and M&A support. Loïc Héron focuses on employment litigation, collective dismissals, as well as elections and trade union negotiations.

Practice head(s):

Marijke Granier-Guillemarre; Loïc Héron


Other key lawyers:

Alexandra Frelat; Paul Romatet; Claire Chesneau


Testimonials

‘We successfully cooperate on international matters and are always impressed by the professionalism, swift reply and legal knowledge of the MGG Legal partners, attorneys and staff.’

‘We are working very successfully with Marijke Granier-Guillemarre, an esteemed partner.’

‘A team that knows how to adapt to complicated situations and the reality on the ground, to find suitable and tailor-made solutions despite increasingly complex regulations.’

Key clients

McCann


Destny


Kingfisher


UPS


Corning


Christies


Rockwell Automation


Bla Bla Car


Tennant


Quintessens


Biofutur


Thermo Fisher Scientific


SNCF


Hana Group


Spie Nucléaire


Betafence


DBA


Gallagher


Keolis


Jones Lang Lassale


Work highlights


  • Advised private equity firm Motion Equity on several acquisitions throughout the year.
  • Assisting the Pluralle Groupe with several litigations concerning the reclassification of consultant contracts, employee contracts, as well as major collective disputes.

Milestone Avocats

Milestone Avocats

Practice head(s):

Camille Billard


Other key lawyers:

Levana Chemla


Testimonials

The team is responsive, very clear and with a real strategic vision. They advised me perfectly to obtain the desired result in a departure negotiation.’

‘Camille Billard is human, pragmatic and very competent.’

‘The Milestone team demonstrated dynamism and commitment throughout the case to be handled, with in particular innovative billing proposals, effective use of digital to collaborate and communicate, interesting alternative options during the negotiation. In general, the team was able to bring value and efficiency to the service provided, which proved to be of high quality.’

‘Camille Billard stands out for her competence, her knowledge of the files, her strength of proposal, her technicality and her leadership. And Levana Chemla is part of the same approach with a very professional file follow-up and great availability.’

‘Reactivity, pugnacity, pro-business.’

Key clients

Access Radiologie


Checkmyguest


Kith


Alma


Yassir


Ocus


Snapevent


Payback


Fullwhere


Gisele


Work highlights


Ogletree Deakins

Boutique firm Ogletree Deakins is exclusively dedicated to employment law, offering the full spectrum of employment expertise, as well as cross-functional matters, including GDPR and HR issues, public sector labour relations and vocational training. A stand-out roster of leading domestic and international clients rely upon the ‘high-quality, ultra-specialised and business-oriented’ team for support in advisory, transactional and contentious matters. Jean-Marc Albiol is noted for sensitive litigation and strategic reorganisation, and Cécile Martin has expertise in all areas, notably data protection and compliance. Nicolas Peixoto, Stéphane Bloch, Karin Dulac, Nicole Goulard and Alexandre Abitbol are also recommended.

Practice head(s):

Jean-Marc Albiol; Cécile Martin; Nicolas Peixoto; Stéphane Bloch; Karin Dulac; Alexandre Abitbol; Nicole Goulard


Other key lawyers:

Pascale Ernst; Paul Clair; Anne-Sophie Cepoi-Demouzon; Jérôme Verneret; Hassan Ahtouch


Testimonials

‘We have been very thankful for the expertise of the Paris Ogletree team. The team has supported us through a complex reduction in the workforce. In particular their knowledge of all aspects of employment law, and ability to interpret and guide us through the legal options has been particularly helpful. Very responsive and working all hours to accommodate our US team.’

‘Jean-Marc Albiol: for his leadership and executive guidance. Both Paul Clair and Cecile Martin: for their depth of knowledge around key processes and their legal implications. I also know there are others that support them so want to call-out how well they work as a team, and ensuring we have the right level of legal support available. All three gave us a clear interpretation of the French law and recommendations, understanding the level of risk. This was important to us as it allowed us to make our own decisions. As a result, we successfully navigated through a complex and often volatile situation. I work with several Ogletree firms and find this is a characteristic that stands out.’

‘A high-quality, ultra-specialised and business-oriented team.’

‘Karin Dulac: for her mastery of individual and collective work relations, her efficiency and the innovative solutions proposed.’

‘Ogletree Deakins provides deep knowledge of an extensive range of issues in labor and employment law across EMEA. Their attorneys provide practical guidance to multi-national companies, explaining nuances of each country’s and EU laws. There is great collaboration between the offices in each country. ’

‘Every Ogletree partner and associate with whom I have worked over the years is extremely accessible and responsive, providing timely and practical solutions to legal issues. I have worked extensively with Nicolas Peixoto and Hassan Ahtouch in the Paris office. They have been very engaged and available to me, even when my requests have been last-minute and despite the time zone differences, given that I am based in the U.S.’

‘Very high responsiveness combined with remarkable quality of service. These qualities concern all the lawyers of Ogletree Deakins with whom we have had the opportunity to work, whether partners or associates.’

‘Jean-Marc Albiol, Cécile Martin, and Jérôme Verneret are very responsive with very fluid communication. The quality of their assistance in advice and litigation is highly appreciated, particularly on complex cases.’

Key clients

SNCF Group


SNCF Renouvelables


Monnaie de Paris


Action Logement


CAPEB


Air France|French airline company


Ocapiat


Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations


Groupe ADP


French National Olympic and Sport Committee


Atlas Opco


CIPAV


SOLIDEO


SEMSAMAR (Société d’économie mixte de Saint-Martin)


Caisse d’assurance Vieillesse des Pharmaciens Paris


Agence Nationale de Contrôle du Logement Social


Opco EP – Entreprises de Proximité


Work highlights


Orrick

The employment law practice at Orrick is well-equipped to advise on a range of matters from transactions, sensitive litigation and internal investigations, to major restructurings. Leveraging a strong international presence and a roster of longstanding blue-chip clients, the team is helmed by Emmanuel Bénard , a noted collective litigation and criminal employment law specialist. Bénard is joined by Nadège Owen, who advises on large global restructurings and downsizing exercises, corporate transactions, domestic and cross border matters. Soumaya Ouzzani and Hélène Boukez also come recommended.

Practice head(s):

Emmanuel Bénard; Nadège Owen


Other key lawyers:

Soumaya Ouzzani; Hélène Boukez


Testimonials

‘Reliable, competent, understanding of business and customer strategy.’

‘Having a dedicated contact person allows for very high efficiency in terms of deadlines and consistency of responses.’

‘Great responsiveness, availability, professionalism.’

Key clients

Alba Infrastructure Partners


Antin Infrastructure


AXA France


AXA GO


AXA IM


Clubmed


Crédit Agricole Immobilier


Crédit Agricole SA


Crédit Agricole Assurances


Crossbeam


Dior


Groupe Air France (Air France/Hop!)


Idia


Jasper


La Banque Postale


Omnipresent


SIACI


Snap


Venafi


Work highlights


Osborne Clarke

Osborne Clarke

Practice head(s):

Jérôme Scapoli; Maxime Pigeon


Key clients

Colas Rail


Onfido


NTT Data


Norwegian Air


Eurostar / Thalys / SNCF


Novo Nordisk


Ziff Davis


Diageo


Sonos


OpenText


Air Canada


The Trade Desk


HarperCollins


WW Weight Watchers


Work highlights


  • Advised Eurostar and Thalys (SNCF) for many years, actively participating in the project of transnational integration of their activities.
  • Assisted WW with its reorganization in France and cessation of activities in France, from design to implementation.
  • Assisting Novo Nordisk with social law issues (individual and collective), including telework arrangements, quality of work-life policy, and negotiating a gender equality agreement. Managing several litigations in front of the Labour Court.

Paul Hastings LLP

Paul Hastings LLP

Practice head(s):

Stéphane Henry


Key clients

Principal


Alixio


FCDE


Exens


Keensight Capital


Bex Capital


EQT


Keysight Technologies


Crédit Mutuel Equity


MML Capital


Francisco Partners


Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners


Work highlights


  • Advised EQT, as part of a consortium, on the acquisition of a 71.92 per cent stake in Believe, a France-based listed company.
  • Advised Keysight Technologies on the acquisition of a 50.6 per cent stake followed by a tender offer on the entire share capital of ESI Group, a France-based listed company specialised in virtual prototyping solutions in the automotive and aerospace end markets.
  • Advised Keensight on the LBO of Sogelink, the leading France-based cloud and mobile solutions provider founded in 2000.

PBA LEGAL

PBA LEGAL

Practice head(s):

Pascal Bathmanabane; Jean-François Treton; Romain Aupoix


Testimonials

‘Competent and multidisciplinary responsive team.’

‘Jean Francois Treton: A true partner serving his clients’ strategies.’

‘The PBA team is of high professional quality with great service and exemplary responsiveness. Another strength is the relationship of trust established over years of collaboration with this firm.’

‘Pascal Bathmanabane – as well as Romain Aupoix and Jean-François Tréton, who are my usual contacts within this firm – are responsive, professional and have a highly sought-after quality, namely pragmatism. In all circumstances, they seek suitable and concrete solutions that are in the client’s interest, and are not satisfied with legal recommendations that are difficult to apply.’

‘Particularly proactive, available and creative team. Great power of proposal.’

Work highlights


Peltier Juvigny Marpeau & Associés

Peltier Juvigny Marpeau & Associés leverages strong expertise in the financial sector, advising a range of high profile groups, banks and investment funds. The team is noted for its work in sensitive termination cases, representing clients in related, complex litigation. Aurélie Fournier leads, representing CAC 40 companies in strategic litigation, as well as negotiating whistleblowing procedures for clients. François Troadec is a key contact for reorganisation and collective redundancies.

Practice head(s):

Aurélie Fournier


Other key lawyers:

François Troadec


Testimonials

‘Availability, technique, updating of knowledge.’

‘It’s always easy to manage files with Aurelie and her team. She always manages to make things simple and find innovative solutions to the most sensitive issues. Having Aurelie by your side is a real asset!’

Key clients

BNP Paribas


Casino


Groupe Avril


BNP Paribas Lease Group


Wendel


Baccarat


Aigle Azur


Groupe Odity


Bucherer


Sphere SA


Work highlights


PwC Société d'Avocats

PwC Société d'Avocats

Practice head(s):

Bernard Borrely


Other key lawyers:

Corinne Guyot Chavanon


Key clients

CVC Capital Partners


Groupe ADIT / Groupe BPCE


Stellantis


Groupe Nexity


Bridgepoint


SK Capital Partners


Cooper Consumer Health


Carlyle / Orora Limited


Comexposium


IMDEV


Work highlights


Racine

The team at Racine advises on the full range of employment matters, with a particular focus on collective and individual employment law issues, reorganisations, M&A transactions, management advisory and restructuring for distressed companies. Frédéric Broud has extensive expertise in restructuring and reorganisations, acting in advisory and contentious matters for French and international companies operating in various sectors, such as insurance, environment and services. Litigation expert Sarah Usunier and Philippe Rogez are key contacts for reorganisation and collective bargaining matters. Carla Di Fazio Perrin and Amanda Galvan also come recommended.

Practice head(s):

Frédéric Broud; Sarah Usunier; Philippe Rogez; Carla Di Fazio Perrin; Amanda Galvan; Guillaume Thuleau


Other key lawyers:

Agatha Cruceru; Florence Terroux;


Testimonials

‘Close and attentive to its customers. Responsive, offers solutions. A real partner who supports you. Adaptability and technicality.’

‘Combine legal and operational precision. Very responsive.’

‘Sarah Usunier demonstrates great competence and responsiveness.’

‘Very high availability, responsive, great mastery of law and technical aspects, imaginative and pragmatic.’

‘I have been working with Philippe Rogez and Amanda Galvan’s team for a long time. I appreciate their availability, their professionalism and their advice tailored to our company. Their long-standing knowledge of our company reinforces the quality of their advice.’

‘I have great confidence and respect for Philippe Rogez and Amanda Galvan. They support us on a daily basis in litigation, consulting or collective cases with great professionalism.’

‘The level of service and support from the team is of a very high quality: availability, innovation in the solutions sought and proposed, listening and advice, courtesy, transparent speech. We are really supported, in real time and in complete confidence and confidentiality.’

‘We particularly appreciate working with Philippe Rogez for his responsiveness, his ease in grasping, presenting and summarizing the issues and proposing a strategy to support us.’

Key clients

Crédit Agricole Technologies & Services


Crédit Agricole Auto Bank


Auditoire


Paname 24


Exotrail


VO2 Group


Fortuneo


GXO


Gamblin Déménagements


Ikea


Vallourec


Decathlon


LBO France


Sergio Rossi


Sogitec


Work highlights


  • Advising Sidenor—a Spanish group—on drafting the takeover bid for two of the Ascometal group’s companies—a French steel group—especially in terms of employment law, representing the takeover of 280 employees.

Raphaël

Raphaël

Practice head(s):

Isabelle Ayache-Revah; Marion Ayadi


Testimonials

‘Listening and understanding our expectations. In addition, a good knowledge of our society and our complexities.’

‘Proactivity and responsiveness, availability, sense of urgency.’

‘Professionalism, preparation, customer service and an exceptional level of knowledge of employment law. Flexibility and ease in relationships and flexibility in terms of fees are also a plus.’

‘Marion Ayadi: exceptional and excellent lawyer in the field of social law, very attentive to the needs of the client and flexible in relation to them in her ability to adapt solutions to needs.’

‘Listening, precision and combativeness. And excellent availability at crucial moments.’

Key clients

BETC


Crédit Agricole CIB


Marechal Electric


Velvet Consulting


Builder. AI


UJA


Dorma Kaba


Fujifilm


IQERA Group


Domino’s Pizza


Groupement des Cartes Bancaires


AMI Paris


EPSILON FRANCE (Publicis group)


NAXICAP Partners


Patrick Fabre Groupe


Work highlights


  • Assisting Crédit Agricole CIB, the corporate and investment bank of the Crédit Agricole Group, on a range of employment matters.
  • Assisting Naxicap Partners, a French private equity funds on major whistleblower litigation, dismissal, harassment and equality matters.
  • Assisting Builder.AI, a major UK AI software developer, on numerous employment law matters in France.

Reinhart Marville Torre

Reinhart Marville Torre utilises a multidisciplinary approach, with its labour law, labour criminal law, and occupational risks departments sought out by French and international companies. Litigation specialist Olivier Bluche leads the labour criminal law team, whilst Catherine Broussot-Morin heads the labour law department, specialising in advisory and contentious social law. Agathe Moreau heads the occupational and risks department, specialising in litigation regarding work accidents, work-related illnesses and gross negligence.

Practice head(s):

Olivier Bluche; Catherine Broussot-Morin; Agathe Moreau


Testimonials

‘The strengths of this firm are its ability to handle complex social law issues with an extremely high level of expertise. This firm also offers advice on different areas of law, which is a plus.’

‘Catherine Broussot-Morin is our dedicated contact and stands out, among other things, for her availability and responsiveness.’

Key clients

Agence France Local


BPCE


Geodis


Groupama PVL


Healthmark industries


Interxion


Kering


L’Oréal


Me Group


nLighten


Septeo


Sodexo


Synergie


Thalès


Work highlights


  • Defending a cosmetics company in a litigation concerning the breach of a non-competition clause by a former executive officer and complicity of his new employer.

Rigaud Avocats

Regarded as ‘top experts in their field’, the team at Rigaud Avocats harnesses a complementary and cross-functional team to advise private and pubic sector clients on a range of payroll law, compensation and employee benefits matters. The team is jointly led by David Rigaud, considered ‘an absolute master in his field’;  Pascale Baron advises clients on developing employee and executive compensation schemes, as well as assisting in global dispute resolution; Amélie Wazir-Leparquier harnesses expertise in URSSAF social security audits; and the ‘excellent’ Xavier Pignaud assists companies in social security and compensation strategies. Marie de la Gastine and Elisabeth Baron departed the firm in June 2024.

Practice head(s):

David Rigaud; Pascale Baron; Xavier Pignaud; Amélie Wazir Leparquier


Testimonials

‘Amélie Wazir Leparquier: very good knowledge of her profession and our environment and specialist in URSSAF issues in our field. Very pleasant and available lawyer.’

‘A close-knit and complementary team, expert in supplementary social protection, who have been able to develop local practices in favor of policyholders. Reliable and passionate.’

‘Top experts in their field. Exceptional ability to solve complex problems with innovative solutions. Remarkable quality of service, with particular attention to supporting the customer throughout the process.’

‘David Rigaud is undoubtedly an absolute master in his field. His expertise, his mastery of files and his power of reflection place him above his peers. I had the opportunity to work with Pascale Baron, who distinguished herself by her excellence, her efficiency as well as her rigor.’

‘Team of experts, both very competent and very friendly.’

‘Xavier Pignaud: his knowledge of our sector of activity, the quality of his response and his availability makes him excellent partners.’

‘Pascale Baron brings her advanced skills in employment law. She perfectly understands her client’s constraints and knows how to adapt to them in order to perfectly meet their needs.’

‘The team is reliable, very competent and responsive with the ability to find solutions in the event of a blockage. ‘

Work highlights


SCP Bardavid Tourneur

SCP Bardavid Tourneur

Practice head(s):

Jean-François Tourneur; Elisa Bardavid


Testimonials

‘I only work with one person, Elisa Bardavid, who follows the files entrusted to me perfectly, is available and gives good advice. We always find slots to talk to each other, even in emergencies.’

‘Extensive experience, depth of technical expertise given the number and variety of cases handled, responsiveness.’

Work highlights


Simmons & Simmons

The employment team at Simmons & Simmons harnesses deep sectoral expertise to advise financial institutions and asset management clients on a wide range of employment matters. The team is led by Laurence Renard , who specialises in reorganisation, high level litigation and very sensitive negotiations, notably at the CEO level. Julia Gori advises a number of financial institutions and AMIF clients on a range of employment-related matters.

Practice head(s):

Laurence Renard


Other key lawyers:

Julia Gori; Claire le Touzé; Alice Hecquet


Testimonials

‘Attentive, English-speaking lawyers, facilitators, competent.’

‘Claire Le Touzé: very good interpersonal skills, attentive, efficient, very competent.’

‘The team is very attentive to the customer and strong in proposals adapted to the size and organization of the company.’

‘It is a complete team that follows our file with a degree of responsiveness. The answers are always relevant. They are available quickly.’

Key clients

FIFA


Total


Hoya Vision Care


TP ICAP (Europe)


Englobe


Burberry


Check Out


ALIGN


Eisler Capital


Leo Pharma


UKG


SIKA


Squarepoint Capital


The Capital Markets Company


Mizuho International


Jellyfish


WeWork


BNP Paribas


Work highlights


  • Advised and supported Credit Suisse in a major reorganisation, social plan and transfer of employees further to its buy out by UBS.
  • Advised and led a major investigation on a sensitive matter for a pharmaceutical company.
  • Advised one of the largest global asset management firms on a reorganisation and supported them in sensitive negotiations with top managers, providing advice on employment but also regulatory considerations.

Simon Associés

The employment practice at Simon Associés leverages 'highly specialised expertise' in the full gamut of employment law matters, having been significantly bolstered by key additions to the team. Formerly a partner at FIDAL, Ludovic Roche  joined in January 2024 and is highly recommended for his 'brilliant, technical and creative' approach to international human resources and labor law matters. The practice welcomed partner Aurélien Boulanger in January 2025, a specialist in collective and individual disputes, and formerly with Gide Loyrette Nouel.

Practice head(s):

Nicolas Billon; Ludovic Roche; David Marais; Hubert de Frémont


Other key lawyers:

Aurélien Boulanger


Testimonials

‘The advice is within a given time, the advisors provide a thorough and experienced analysis, also taking into account the company’s history to provide the most appropriate solution.’

‘Without hesitation, Ludovic Roche is a real asset for us as a client. Available, attentive, relevant in his analyses and predictable. A flawless record. He is highly efficient and unrivaled in his professionalism.’

‘Highly specialized expertise in employment law, both upstream of M&A deals and for sensitive cases involving the arrival or departure of executives.’

Work highlights


Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Practice head(s):

Philippe Desprès


Testimonials

‘Seniority of interlocutors, work force, attentive to the client, precise knowledge of the subjects, of the company, ability to benchmark and share/apply this to the problem raised, rapid and precise response.’

‘Philippe Desprès is excellent.’

‘Very efficient and responsive team. Pleasant and efficient working relationships.’

Key clients

Technip Energies


Air France-KLM


Hologic


Extreme Networks


International Paper


Trimble Inc.


Nokia


LVMH


International Flavors & Fragrances


The Walt Disney Company


Amex GBT


SCOR


Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.


Iliad Group


Renault Group


Work highlights


  • Advising The Walt Disney Company, an American multinational mass media and entertainment conglomerate, on the employment aspects relating to the restructuring and downsizing of its French operations.
  • Advising Extreme Networks, a leader in cloud networking, on the employment aspects relating to the implementation of a restructuring and a downsizing.
  • Advising the Nokia Corporation, a technology leader across mobile, fixed and cloud networks, on the employment aspects of its agreement with the French State regarding the sale of 80% of Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN), for an Enterprise Value of €350 million.

Squire Patton Boggs

Squire Patton Boggs

Practice head(s):

Pauline Pierce


Work highlights


  • Advised Rosa Holding, a portfolio company of leading global investment group Eurazeo, on the employment aspects as part of the sale of French household linen brand Françoise Saget to Atlas for Men.
  • Advised the shareholders of Palamy and BRJ on the employment aspects of their acquisition by Sweden-based packaging manufacturer Trioworld.

Stephenson Harwood

Practice head(s):

Isabelle Dauzet


Key clients

TF1 Group


Bertin Technologies Group


Réseau Club Bouygues Telecom


Work highlights


  • Advising a long-standing client specialized in media in the context of collective and individual issues.
  • Advised a French group specialized in the tourism sector on the employment law aspects related to the sale of its operating lease business.
  • Advised an automobile manufacturer on a collective dispute initiated by approx. 300 employees of a subcontractor before the employment tribunal

Taylor Wessing

Practice head(s):

Claudia Jonath; Markus Asshoff


Testimonials

‘Taylor Wessing provides good counsel at a fair rate. They are very responsive and are able to overcome the challenges presented by different time zones and tight deadlines.’

‘Claudia Jonath and her team provide excellent and efficient service. We are very pleased with their work product.’

‘Markus and Mounira: listening, adjusting to unique circumstances and sectors, and being ultra pragmatic in giving advice, even when it’s not the news the client (us) is looking for.’

‘The team’s candor and deep follow through is second to none. They treat each case as an owner would and it makes all the difference. Plus, as our main clients are in NY, we appreciated how they made an effort to make themselves available at times that worked for us.’

‘Markus Asshoff and Mounira Freih-Bengabou are amazing partners, who truly care about outcomes and giving us the right, pragmatic, business advice, even in tougher situations – they also are not afraid to push for us to take a stronger stance and negotiate hard instead of giving in quickly – they are flexible to be as involved as we need, and they have clearly managed so many situations to base their advice on – they have their finger on the pulse of the industry and developments in French labor laws and practices, making them an invaluable partner.’

Key clients

Flabeg Group


Redis Ltd


Seismic Software France


Expertline


Dashlane


Genesys


Adobe


Sazerac


Work highlights


TNDA Avocats

The team at TNDA Avocats offers a ‘tailor-made and tactical’ approach on a wide range of employment law matters, including collective negotiations, social compliance, labour and corporate criminal law. Nicolas Durand-Gasselin is a specialist in occupational health law and Guillaume Verdier advises companies on individual and collective labour law. Martine Rivereau-Trzmiel is another key contact. Véronique Tuffal-Nerson left the firm in 2024.

Practice head(s):

Nicolas Durand-Gasselin; Guillaume Verdier; Martine Rivereau-Trzmiel


Other key lawyers:

Karine Pérotin


Testimonials

‘Nicolas Durand-Gasselin is a specialist in health issues.’

‘The TNDA Avocats firm delivers a particularly high level of advice in its technicality and in-depth knowledge of case law. The support, on complex issues and in often tense situations, is particularly adapted to the needs of the company, its organization and its challenges. Compared to other more “integrated” and generalist firms in their model, TNDA’s approach is therefore resolutely “tailor-made” and tactical.’

‘Guillaume Verdier stands out for his high technical skills and his ability to offer practical and effective solutions to the problems posed. Mr. Verdier knows how to demonstrate pugnacity and powers of persuasion.’

‘Extensive expertise in social security litigation, particularly with regard to asbestos risk.’

‘Guillaume Verdier stands out in particular, in that he combines great technical mastery and friendliness in his discussions.’

‘The team is very responsive to various situations and very practical in their approach to individual cases. Their ability to take charge of contentious cases and establish a defense strategy is very great and valuable.’

‘Nicolas Durand-Gasselin: Not only does he take charge of individual litigation files and prepare the pleading file including the lines of defense, but he will also plead the cases.’

Work highlights


UGGC Avocats

The team at UGGC Avocats utilises a cross-functional approach to advise clients on the full range of employment law matters, notably acting for Paris 2024 in a range of management and social structuring issues. Sophie Uettwiller leads the team, specialising in sensitive negotiations, employment litigation and social mediation. Jennifer Carrel advises international clients across a range of industries, notably in company restructurings. Marine Lamotte is a key contact for social legislation.

Practice head(s):

Sophie Uettwiller


Other key lawyers:

Jennifer Carrel; Marine Lamotte


Testimonials

‘Availability, speed ​​of responses and contact, clarity, consideration of wishes and needs in order to provide an appropriate response Open to discussion and change.’

‘Sophie Uettwiller and Marine Lamotte are available, responsive, proactive and open to exchanging points of view.’

‘Always a fast response to our questions and very pedological explanations of the French labour law. ’

‘An incredibly dynamic team, offering the range of support across our French entity needs. Of particular note are the employment law counsel, who are first rate and well-geared to supporting US-HQ businesses.’

‘Jennifer Carrel has been outstanding in leading our business in France through the French labour laws issues, with dynamic advice, always offering practical routes and solutions.’

‘Availability, responsiveness, clear knowledge of the complex French employment processes. ’

Key clients

Paris 2024


American Airlines


Le Crédit Lyonnais (LCL), Crédit Agricole Group


Colas Group


InterContinental Paris Le Grand


Hotel Ritz-Paris, Ritz Group


L’Hôtel du Collectionneur


Sportfive (formerly Lagardère Sports and Entertainment)


Universcience


Alstom Transport


Aldebaran (URG Group)


Colonna Group


Kiko Milano Cosmetics


IKKS


Mistral AI


DNA Script


British Council France


Trellix Security France SAS


Primaprix


Work highlights


  • Advising Paris 2024, the association in charge of organising the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris, on a number of management and social structuring issues (recruitment conditions and staff management).
  • Advising Le Crédit Lyonnais (LCL) on the employment strategy of its various organisational development projects and also in the context of various collective disputes initiated by its works councils and trade unions.
  • Providing day-to-day management advice to Kiko Milano Cosmetics on its thousands of employees in France and on the renegotiation of its working time agreements.

Veil Jourde

Practice head(s):

Pauline Larroque-Daran


Other key lawyers:

Marine Guille; Ismaël Kone


Testimonials

‘Very easy to work with the team and Pauline Larroque-Darran is very precise in her advice.’

‘The team is very responsive, perfectly understands our needs and provides an appropriate response.’

‘Pauline Larroque-Darran manages to combine a very high level of professional competence with remarkable responsiveness. She is very close to her contacts, which greatly facilitates working relationships on files.’

‘The team is very responsive, always available and pleasant.’

‘Pauline Larroque-Darran for her excellent expertise and legal analysis in social law, she is always a force for proposals in relation to the specificities of the company.’

‘Available and responsive team that takes the time to personalize support according to the sector of activity. The added value compared to other firms is not to provide a “turnkey” solution that is too general, but to contextualize situations and advice.’

‘Pauline Larroque Darran is particularly accessible. She makes herself available and travels on site. Frankness is an important quality for constructive exchanges. The subjects are approached with seriousness, technicality and kindness.’

‘The Veil-Jourde labour law team is attentive, adaptable, educational and very pragmatic. We fully trust them to quickly understand our issues, take ownership of them and make the best recommendations taking into account the “reality” of the business and our acceptance of risk depending on the subjects. They know how to anticipate our requests and customize their approach to best adapt to our culture. We have had the opportunity to call on them for “hot” brainstorming sessions which have always been very dynamic, fruitful and help HR employees grow internally.’

Key clients

AVIV Group


Socadif


Trail Capital


Rising Point/Smart Adserver


IFOP


Showroomprive.com Group


5 A Sec Group


Star Service Group


San Marina & Thevenot Partners (Judicial Administrator Of San Marina)


Idia Capital Invest


Sofren Group


Buffalo Group


Monoprix SAS


Work highlights


  • Advised AVIV Group regarding the social consequences of a merger-acquisition between two companies within the Group.
  • Advised San Marina in implementing two successive redundancy plans during its placement in judicial reorganization.
  • Advised Sofren Energy in the restructuring process, including the creation of a subsidiary for the management of an autonomous business unit and the transfer of approximately 80 employees.

Versant Avocats

Versant Avocats

Other key lawyers:

Maxime Aunos; Benjamin Durocher; Emilie Dutrain; Louise Thiebaut


Testimonials

‘Maxime Aunos: availability, quality of advice, networks, ability to reinvent one’s role.’

‘Team with excellent expertise in litigation, tailor-made advice that stands out from other firms through its technical and editorial skills.’’

‘Benjamin Durocher – excellent technical expertise, excellent negotiator, expert in the practice and strategy of social litigation.’

Key clients

Société des Grands projets


Iyuno


Avis Budget


TransPerfect Group


Visteon Electronics France


Eutelsat


Work highlights


Vivien & Associés

Practice head(s):

Marie-Emilie Rousseau-Brunel; Joëlle Hannelais


Testimonials

‘Working exclusively with Marie-Emilie Rousseau-Brunel, she stands out for her proactive approach to cases and her ability to negotiate. This is a particular asset for cases relating to reorganisation.’

‘Marie-Emilie Rousseau-Brunel is attentive, available, clear in her explanations and particularly pragmatic.’

‘Listening skills, responsiveness, availability, support, advice.’

‘The team is responsive, agile, available and competent.’

‘Marie-Emilie Rousseau-Brunel knows how to combine experience, high value-added expertise and a pragmatic and business-oriented approach to client issues. She knows how to build “tailor-made” solutions that are compatible with other legal specialties (such as M&A). She is an available working partner whose contact is greatly appreciated by clients.’

‘Vivien & Associés is a niche law firm with a service dedicated team: sharp, practical, efficient, complementary and available to the client. The strength of the team in charge of labour, tax and corporate its complementary collaborative work with the perfect knowledge of the area specific law and their ability to synchronize. ’

‘Marie-Emilie Rousseau-Brunel is very efficient and has complete mastery of her subject. She always knows how to propose appropriate solutions and respond to all the issues in a case.’

‘Vivien & Associés is a firm that has real expertise in its field, and has the particularity of understanding the operational and strategic challenges of its clients in different sectors of activity. Their recommendations are clear and unambiguous. It is a valuable partner in a very complex branch of law.’

Key clients

NBC Universal (NBC Olympics)


Adevinta (Leboncoin/Adevinta Product & Tech)


Publicis


Babel Stratégie & Création


Hilton Grand Vacations


Croix-Rouge française (French Red Cross)


Docaposte


Proxiteam Group


Mesa Labs


Carson Prod


Beming Group


Iagona Group


Syndicat Mixte Ports de Seine-Maritime


GIE Dragage Ports


Versalift France / France Elevateur


BVA


InVivo Group


Burger & Cie


Engie Energie Services


Trialog


Work highlights


  • Assisting NBCUniversal and its legal and operational team dedicated to the Paris 2024 Olympics in the resolution of legal issues that may arise in the context of secondment of employees.
  • Advising Docaposte HR team on a daily basis on the HR specific requirements for the management team and on the labour law aspects of internal reorganization or M&A transactions.

Weil & Associés

Practice head(s):

Eric Weil; Mathilde Houet-Weil


Work highlights


White & Case LLP

White & Case LLP advises a stellar roster of international clients on a range of contentious and non-contentious employment law matters, with notable experience assisting with major restructurings, executive compensation and pensions. The team is jointly led by Alexandre Jaurett, who advises clients on matters involving employment contracts, remuneration schemes, dismissals, as well as collective litigation. Co-head Valérie Ménard handles complex cross-border employment law matters, notably restructuring mandates and M&A transactions.

Practice head(s):

Valérie Ménard; Alexandre Jaurett


Testimonials

‘I have the pleasure of working with Valérie Ménard’s team. Their expertise is particularly valuable, as is their availability, their responsiveness, and the precision of their responses, which sometimes proved remarkably unusual.’

‘Valérie Ménard was of invaluable help on many important files that we handled. Their expertise and commitment were exemplary.’

Key clients

Orange


Kohler


Meta


Nestlé


Renault


TotalEnergies


Work highlights


Winston & Strawn LLP

Practice head(s):

Virgile Puyau; Sophie Dechaumet


Other key lawyers:

Joël Fernandez


Testimonials

‘I work very regularly with Virgile Puyau and his team. He knows how to be particularly responsive and attentive to the problems I encounter by systematically proposing solutions that are not only innovative but also and above all particularly adapted to my needs.’

‘Virgile Puyau and Joël Fernandez, are my direct contacts. In my opinion, they stand out from other labor law lawyers on the market for their expertise and technical expertise.’

‘Sophie Dechaumet’s team is very available and extremely competent. The analyses are relevant and the availability is high.’

‘Responsive, precise and good advice.’

‘Quick feedback. Very good employment lawyers.’

Key clients

AB TASTY


Accueil Immobilier SAS


Act Beauty France


Adoc Talent Management


Amphenol


Association pour le Développement du Service Notarial (ADSN)


Cash Paris Tax Refund Sarl


Comcast Group


Davril Promotion SAS


DOMCO SAS


Fimo France


Fondation Saint Francois


Generix Group


Groupe Accueil


Groupe ALSEI SAS


Groupe OPALE SAS (ALSEI Group)


Groupe Sevetys


High Executives exits


Imalliance SA


Imapole


Information et Diffusion ID Sarl (RTL)


Jaybeam Wireless


Kadant


Mediarithmics


Metropole Television SA (M6)


Outpost 24


Polygon France SAS


Qair Group


Sidaction


Société Centrale Pour Le Commerce Et L’industrie


TVH Consulting SAS


Venedim SAS


Maximis


Work highlights


  • Advised Ardian on the social aspects of the project to acquire a majority stake in Groupe Alstef, a provider of automated and robotic solutions for the airport, logistics, and parcel sorting markets.
  • Advised Suntory Global Spirits on the Labor & Employment aspect of its US$1.2B sale of the Courvoisier cognac brand and related assets to Campari Group.
  • Advised Generix Group and its subsidiaries on all the labor & employment aspects of its external growth operations (acquisitions) and intra-group reorganizations, as well as on all employment issues (collective and individual) related to their day-to-day operations.

YARDS

Practice head(s):

Christine Hillig-Poudevigne


Other key lawyers:

Lucas Aubry; Marion Peringuey


Testimonials

‘Brilliant team and strong in terms of proposal, expert in social law. They take on complex subjects with brilliance. Good knowledge of the company and its practices. In addition to their professional qualities, the team is very friendly.’

‘Christine Hillig-Poudevigne: An expert in her field, always available and full of ideas, she can “work miracles”. Lucas Aubry: Masters the art of convincing. In addition to his expertise in employment law, the latter also has a solid foundation in payroll, which turns out to be really essential.’

‘Responsiveness, relevance of advice and thoughts with completely transparent and unsurprising invoicing. We also highlight the involvement and quality of all the firm’s employees.’

‘Christine Hillig-Poudevigne, without hesitation. She has all the qualities we can expect from a lawyer, and even beyond that, through her advice, her thoughts and her ability to adapt.’

‘The precision of the answers, the pedagogy provided, the smile, the availability, the wise advice. Christine’s humor that I appreciate very much.’

‘The team is available, very responsive and knowledgeable in its field.’

‘The team is very collaborative, listening to the client’s needs and adapting the solution that will best fit our challenge. They are always available and provide up-to-date information on market trends.’

Work highlights