Baker McKenzie's team handles the gamut of matters in the employment field and stands out for its capabilities in individual and collective relations, expatriation and employment implications of corporate restructurings and acquisitions. The team is led by Denise Broussal, who is an expert in executive and collective terminations, and corporate restructurings; Olivier Vasset, who specialises in large-scale redundancies and negotiations with trade unions; and Gilles Jolivet, who has expertise in the coordination of cross-border and international employment law projects. Other names of note are Nadège Dallais, Jérémie Paubel and Eléonore d'Anthonay.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The strength of the social law team lies not only in the excellent knowledge of social law of its members but also in their attentiveness, spirit of innovation, always looking for solutions and in its responsiveness.’
‘Gilles Jolievet through his knowledge of social law and his search for solutions.'
'Jérémie Paubel: proactive and innovative ’
‘By far the best advice, pragmatic, responsive and incredibly qualified to navigate a complex discipline ’
‘The team's strengths which potential clients should know is not only the high level of professional knowledge but also their ability to explain their thought and advice to client in normal language.'
‘I have been impressed by the thoroughness of the Employment Practice to understand my needs as well as ensure a thorough understanding of the context of any situation which we have had to address. This assures me that I am being listened to and that I can trust in the advice which is then given. I have also been impressed by the attitude of the lawyers we have worked with in this practice to be available to clarify and test the advice they have provided. It makes for an effective working relationship.’
‘Gilles Jolivet. Responsiveness, availability, great listening skills to ensure he understands both the context of any situation we are addressing and to ensure a good understanding of the outcome I want on behalf of my company. He is very thoughtful, pragmatic, whilst clearly expert in French employment law, and he is not afraid to challenge in a constructive way or to offer other ways of addressing the issue at hand.’
- 'Denise Broussal is a talented and commercial partner who understands how global clients operate. She is very responsive and really helps create an understanding of the very regulated and employee friendly landscape in France.’
Key clients
- ACCOR
- BD Group (Becton Dickinson)
- Cartonplast
- Computer Task Group
- Crédit Agricole
- Emerson
- KKR
- Safran
- SAP
- Schülke & Mayr GmbH (Air Liquide)
- ServiceNow
- Servier
- Stryker
- Symphony Technology Group
- Thales
Work highlights
- Assisted a Swiss-based global construction chemicals group in works council consultation processes to secure the transfer of employees and carve outs.
- Advised a New-York-based investment fund on the acquisition of the Applied, Food and Enterprise Services (AES).
- Assisted Colt on the employment aspects of the proposed acquisition of Lumen Technologies’ business France.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Denise Broussal, Olivier Vasset, Gilles Jolivet