David Jonin is a partner in the Employment Law practice group. He specialises in employment and social protection law. He advises French and international companies on major assignments and also represents their interests during any related litigation. David Jonin has recently advised international groups on issues of restructuring, reorganisation and working conditions. He provides legal advice and litigation services for French and foreign companies on employment law issues (company restructurings and reorganisations, staff representative bodies and trade unions, working conditions, union and employee representative elections) and social protection law (social contributions, workplace work-related accidents and illnesses, social security contributions inspections, provident schemes, pensions).
Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I.
An established firm with a prestigious reputation in the employment market, Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. is praised for its ‘highly technical yet pragmatic approach’. The expertise of the group is sought after by leading domestic and international companies it is well placed to handle corporate restructurings, employment-related matters following large-scale acquisitions, takeover bids and employee transfers. David Jonin is a specialist in employment and social protection. Benjamin Krief and Guillaume Navarro are other names to note. Foulques de Rostolan left the firm in late 2023.
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‘Cabinet Gide - expertise and a quality of work. We are very satisfied with the processing of their files and appreciate the technicality and high quality of their response to our problems. In addition to their effectiveness, we highlight their great responsiveness.’
‘Guillaume Navarro is a real leader in labor law.’
‘Undoubtedly one of (if not the) market leader(s). The team has broad capabilities that go beyond the traditional boundaries of employment law, delivers on time (and even ahead of deadlines) and is very responsive.’
‘David Jonin particularly stands out for his broad expertise and availability. On a personal note, he is a pleasure to work with.’
‘Guillaume Navarro: strategist, expert in his field and with experience due to his very interesting customer base.’
‘Guillaume Navarro is always available and efficient, relevant advice adapted to our company and its environment. Excellent interpersonal skills.’
‘David Jonin has a highly technical but still very pragmatic approach. His advice shows real excellence and high value in the knowledge, the solutions and relationship with the client.'
‘David Jonin demonstrated competence in understanding the different labor laws and was able to guide me appropriately.’
Key clients
- Air France
- Brigad
- EDF
- Elengy
- Enedis
- ENGIE
- French Tennis Fédération (FFT)
- Gaz réseau Distribution France (GRDF)
- GRTgaz
- Rakuten
- Réseau de Transport d’Electricité (RTE)
- Storengy
- Transperfect
- Uber
- Vueling Airlines
Work highlights
- Advised GRDF within the scope of the major national strike during the winter of 2022-2023 linked to the pension reform.
- Assisting Rakuten in two successive social plans that resulted in the complete closure of one if its main subsidiaries in the South of France.
- Advised Transperfect on the takeover bid, and in particular the social aspects (Transfer of 350 employees) of Hiventy which was under Bankruptcy protection.
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Admitted to the Paris Bar in 2012, Benjamin Krief is a partner in Gide's Employment Law Department in Paris. Benjamin specialises in labour law and practices in both individual and collective labour relations. He particularly assists transnational groups in the management of their strategic litigation, such as collective litigation initiated by staff representation bodies, industrial tribunal litigation concerning senior executives or sensitive issues such as harassment, discrimination or the status of whistleblowers. Benjamin is also very active in the defence of intermediation platforms with regard to litigation initiated by drivers/delivery personnel seeking recognition of employee status In addition to litigation, Benjamin also assists his clients in the implementation of their reorganisation projects (transfer, voluntary redundancy plan, etc.) and has built up a speciality in the context of information and consultation procedures with staff representation bodies. Benjamin is also a Doctor of Law from the University of Paris II - Panthéon-Assas. He wrote a thesis under the supervision of Professor Bernard Teyssié entitled "Essai sur l'émergence d'un droit européen de la représentation collective" which received the prize of the University of Paris II - Panthéon-Assas, of the UIMM and of the cabinet Voltaire. He regularly publishes articles in specialised journals and lectures in various Master 2 courses.
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David Jonin, Benjamin Krief, Guillaume Navarro