The team at Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLP leverages a strong international network to excel in the full spectrum of employment law, notably cross-border matters. The practice is well-equipped to handle leading French and international companies’ day-to-day employment matters, insolvency proceedings, M&A transactions and social security reassessments. The team is jointly lead by experienced litigator Thierry Meillat , who represents clients in complex and sensitive employment matters, and Marion Guertault, a specialist in restructurings and labour issues arising out of M&A and transfer of activities. Counsel Hélène de Nazelle is a key contact.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Responsiveness, speed of intervention. Expertise, understanding of needs and adaptation to our problems. Pragmatism. Pedagogy. Professionalism.'

  • ‘They are an extremely professional team. They are always available and provide very good advice, exploring all possible options, particularly taking into account the constraints of our company, which is really appreciated.'

  • ‘Their professionalism, attentiveness, availability, their adaptability to our business constraints.'

  • ‘The responsiveness of the Social Law team is incredible and the solutions are always innovative.'

  • ‘Excellent advice.'

  • ‘Practical and business-oriented legal advice, always putting the client in the center and assuming the client's problems as if they were their own problems.’

  • ‘Thierry Meillat: rigorousness, empathy, global vision of legal problems, availability.'

Key clients

  • PerkinElmer
  • Labcorp/Fortrea
  • ZF

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Thierry Meillat, Marion Guertault

Other key lawyers

Hélène de Nazelle