Racine
Racine advises French and international companies on the full ambit of employment law. The firm has additional strengths in corporate restructurings, large-scale dismissals, and downsizings and is well-positioned to handle technical and complex matters. Frédéric Broud frequently collaborates with the firm's tax department to advise executives and managers and Sarah Usunier is noted for her expertise in restructuring distressed companies. Philippe Rogez is noted for his knowledge of financial regulation and capital markets and Carla Di Fazio Perrin leverages her deep sector knowledge of energy, media, luxury goods, distribution and services.
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Testimonials
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‘The strength of the team lies in the finesse of the legal analysis coupled with a very realistic operational vision. Proactivity in advice and in writing or preparing internal meetings.’
‘Philippe Rogez, Margaux Succurro and Amanda Galvan stand out from other advisors that we may have had by their approach to risk which is intended to be pragmatic. Their availability and responsiveness and the fluidity of the exchanges that we have with each of them should also be highlighted.’
‘The main qualities of the team are reliability, legal expertise, responsiveness and availability. The Racine team is far above the other law firms with which we have worked. The firm is innovative in that it always adapts its advice and recommendations to the needs of its client.’
‘Philippe Rogez: legal expertise, exceptionally quick understanding of subjects, ability to appropriate the subjects of needs, incomparable pleadings, unparalleled availability, very lively.'
'Amanda Galvan: very in-depth knowledge particularly on collective subjects, availability, responsiveness, strong technical skills (knowledge of case law, legislation, documentary research). ’
‘Very good coordination between the members of the team and also complementarity in the files handled in social law.’
‘Sarah Usunier through her expertise, her strategic reading of situations, her responsiveness and her leadership.'
‘Rigorous team, available with a very high level of expertise/advice. Able to provide innovative solutions. Force of proposal, the team develops a great sense of customer relations and a real results orientation. I would add that the relationship is also very pleasant and friendly in the exchange.’
Key clients
- Colis Privé
- Decathlon
- Octo Finances
- Ikea
- LanguageWire
- Groupe Soval
- HLPY
- Ingenico
- LAB 68
- Olam Agri
- Vallourec
- Formula One
- Dr. Falk Pharma
- OpenClassrooms
- Groupe Forward
- Shellback Semiconductor Technology
- AFP
- Alessi
- Allianz and Allianz Trade (formerly Euler Hermes)
- Crédit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank (CACIB)
- LBO France
- Europa Group
- Bridgepoint
- Sergio Rossi
- SCOR
- CA Indosuez
- Delacre
- Rocket Music Entertainment Group (founded by Elton John)
- Sogitec
Work highlights
- Assisting in possible workforce reduction of Planet Sushi with employment issues arising from the client’s financial restructuring.
- Advised Adeo on the employment matters arising from the sale of one of its branches, Kitchen Academy—operating under the name Alice Délice.
- Advising Geoxia and its liquidator regarding employment law aspects of the liquidation of the Geoxia group—the owner of the renowned Maisons Phénix brand.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Frédéric Broud, Sarah Usunier, Philippe Rogez, Carla Di Fazio Perrin