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The Champagne Roederer group, a seventh generation family-run business, specialises in the production of fine wines from the iconic region in France. With continuous expansion over the years, the group need to increase its internal legal support, recruiting Frédéric Hérault to create a legal department to meet its commercial development. Now leading a team of six covering both legal and human resources, Hérault has successfully integrated his new department into the business. ‘In a context of greater risk control, the legal team has been growing into the company and has gradually expanded and specialised. It is now at the heart of corporate strategy and is attached to the CEO’. Hérault’s expertise has armed the Roederer group with legal protection needed for its world-renowned brand and its intangible assets. Directing his team on all matters globally, he has established a legal and risk database within the finance department, and has won a number of favourable rulings to protect the commerciality of the group. Hérault deals with everything from intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions, assisting with projects and litigation, to trading agreements and marketing. He has even extended his efforts to human resources, aiming to improve relationships with trade unions by developing a policy of adequate employee relations. Hérault is a true guardian of the Roederer group assets and a knowledgeable guide for the strategic direction of the company.