Employment

Ogletree Deakins

Boutique firm Ogletree Deakins is exclusively dedicated to employment law, offering the full spectrum of employment expertise, as well as cross-functional matters, including GDPR and HR issues, public sector labour relations and vocational training. A stand-out roster of leading domestic and international clients rely upon the ‘high-quality, ultra-specialised and business-oriented’ team for support in advisory, transactional and contentious matters. Jean-Marc Albiol is noted for sensitive litigation and strategic reorganisation, and Cécile Martin has expertise in all areas, notably data protection and compliance. Nicolas Peixoto, Stéphane Bloch, Karin Dulac, Nicole Goulard and Alexandre Abitbol are also recommended.

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Testimonials

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‘We have been very thankful for the expertise of the Paris Ogletree team. The team has supported us through a complex reduction in the workforce. In particular their knowledge of all aspects of employment law, and ability to interpret and guide us through the legal options has been particularly helpful. Very responsive and working all hours to accommodate our US team.’
‘Jean-Marc Albiol: for his leadership and executive guidance. Both Paul Clair and Cecile Martin: for their depth of knowledge around key processes and their legal implications. I also know there are others that support them so want to call-out how well they work as a team, and ensuring we have the right level of legal support available. All three gave us a clear interpretation of the French law and recommendations, understanding the level of risk. This was important to us as it allowed us to make our own decisions. As a result, we successfully navigated through a complex and often volatile situation. I work with several Ogletree firms and find this is a characteristic that stands out.’
‘A high-quality, ultra-specialised and business-oriented team.'
‘Karin Dulac: for her mastery of individual and collective work relations, her efficiency and the innovative solutions proposed.'
‘Ogletree Deakins provides deep knowledge of an extensive range of issues in labor and employment law across EMEA. Their attorneys provide practical guidance to multi-national companies, explaining nuances of each country's and EU laws. There is great collaboration between the offices in each country. ’
‘Every Ogletree partner and associate with whom I have worked over the years is extremely accessible and responsive, providing timely and practical solutions to legal issues. I have worked extensively with Nicolas Peixoto and Hassan Ahtouch in the Paris office. They have been very engaged and available to me, even when my requests have been last-minute and despite the time zone differences, given that I am based in the U.S.’
‘Very high responsiveness combined with remarkable quality of service. These qualities concern all the lawyers of Ogletree Deakins with whom we have had the opportunity to work, whether partners or associates.'
‘Jean-Marc Albiol, Cécile Martin, and Jérôme Verneret are very responsive with very fluid communication. The quality of their assistance in advice and litigation is highly appreciated, particularly on complex cases.'