Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The Clifford Chance Employment Law team led by François Farmine is focused on unparalleled excellence. As a client, I was able to benefit from an innovative legal service in that these lawyers went beyond the response to my problem: they researched the cause, and went into anticipatory research so as not only to resolve the current problem but also to develop an approach to avoid recurrence of the problem. The approach of this team is one of anticipation and protection of the company.’

  • ‘François Farmine is without a doubt a major leader on the legal scene of labor law. He quickly understands the economic issues, as well as the forces present and the dynamics within a company. These factors combined with a talent for negotiation make him a strategic partner allowing the company to take ambitious directions.’

  • ‘We have been working with Clifford on restructuring files for a very long time and we are very satisfied with them. They always demonstrate very strong responsiveness and offer innovative solutions to the problems encountered.’

  • ‘The team led by François Farmine demonstrates creativity and adaptation by proposing solutions that are always relevant in the sense that they are always adapted to the situation and the situation of the case. In fact, the team has the habit of always proposing several solutions, while supporting the final decision-making process. The team is always at the forefront of the latest possibilities and tools while taking into account the company's collaboration methods. The team has an educational approach that allows you to feel confident throughout the duration of the project or procedure.’

  • ‘François Farmine is definitely the one who leads and trains the entire team to deliver the best. His intelligence, humility and experience allow him to immediately understand the real needs and allow him to take into account all stakeholders in the project. Thanks to his network, François is able to provide solutions in France and internationally.’

  • ‘François Farmine, who distinguished himself by his availability, his responsiveness, his ability to find solutions in an emergency, his rigor and the precision of his advice, and above all his knowledge of the context and environment of the 'business.’

  • ‘The team is not just a firm. They were our partners in a complex matter in which we felt we were together a team to solve this. We could feel that they truly cared and wanted to have the same success.'

Key clients

  • FreeNow (Your Now Group)
  • Amazon France Transport
  • Accédia Group
  • Deliverect
  • Unilever Group
  • Amazon France Logistique
  • Pfizer
  • Hoogwegt
  • Mollie
  • Morgan Stanley
  • Wanzl
  • Schaeffler
  • Hanon Systems Charleville
  • Visteon Corporation
  • Trèves
  • Visteon Electronics France
  • Hitachi
  • Amundi
  • PAI -Asmodee
  • Sibanye Stillwater Limited
  • TotalEnergies
  • CVC Capital Partners

Work highlights

  • Assisting FreeNow (Your Now Group) in the implementation of a European reorganisation of its activities (mobility services).
  • Assisting Amazon France Transport in various court proceedings, in particular in relation to urgent reactions to strikes, litigations on professional elections.  
  • Representing Pfizer in individual employment litigations lodged by current or former employees concerning various claims for unfair dismissal.  

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

François Farmine