The team at Herbert Smith Freehills LLP is highly regarded for its multi-jurisdictional experience and expertise in major restructuring projects and advises domestic and international clients on a range of employment matters. The practice is co-managed by Emma Röhsler, who oversees cross-border employment issues, and Sophie Brézin, who is a specialist in corporate restructuring and industrial relations.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team of Emma Rohsler is great. They are specialised in remuneration restrictions for financial institutions, which is a rare specialism.’

  • ‘True experts in their field. I have absolute confidence in their advice.’

  • ‘Competent, dynamic, responsive, friendly and attentive team, proactive in finding solutions. ’

  • ‘Sophie Brézin is excellent, great professional, a caring and very friendly team.’

  • ‘The Paris office is part of a global firm and able to help me manage the legal needs of a multinational company, with offices across Europe. They have a depth of knowledge of French employment law, but also understand how that law sits within the larger EU framework ’

  • ‘Emma Röhsler provides consistent, sensible advice, but seeks creative solutions to what can be very emotional subjects. I greatly value her candor, legal knowledge, and good advice.’

  • ‘Emma Röhsler is a very skilled lawyer with great insights and has an ability to compare with other countries' laws which is an advantage when working with international clients.’

  • ‘They are very straightforward, knowledgeable and very professional and really add value. I would like to particular praise Emma Emma Röhsler as a key partner.’

Key clients

  • ABN AMRO
  • Glencore
  • Banco Intesa San Paolo
  • Cellnex Telecom
  • Hennes & Mauritz (H&M)
  • Macquarie
  • Mitel France
  • Olivier Wyman
  • Salesforce
  • Société Générale
  • Sofidy
  • Sonepar
  • Tesla
  • Tikehau Capital
  • Triplelift Inc
  • Triumph

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Emma Röhsler, Sophie Brézin