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.  

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Testimonials

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  • '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

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Practice head

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Laetitia Tombarello

Other key lawyers

Pascale Lagesse, Cyril Gaillard