Dechert LLP covers a myriad of employment issues spanning working organisation schemes, collective redundancy plans and data protection issues, among other areas. Clients include domestic and international companies. The group is led by Philippe Thomas, who has in-depth knowledge of employee transfers and restructuring issues, stands out for his 'excellent market knowledge with a commercial and pragmatic approach'. Thibault Meiers is another figure of note.

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Testimonials

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‘The employment law team led by Philippe Thomas provides responsive, commercially oriented advice based on excellent knowledge of the market and recent case law in employment law. I have been following Philippe Thomas for ten years and would not change his advice for anything in the world!’
‘Philippe Thomas combines excellent market knowledge with a commercial and pragmatic approach which makes him a privileged partner.’
‘The team is very responsive and has a very good understanding of the subjects we encounter. Thibault Meiers takes into account our way of operating internally to advise us best.’
‘We mainly work with Thibault Meiers, who is always able to advise us very well on the various subjects for which we contacted him.’
‘‘Appreciate the availability, as soon as I need their help. Also, the way of analysing a situation, proposing a way forward, reactiveness to my questions and e-mails, advice, and knowledge of the sector. I'm just very happy to have an open communication line.’
‘Creative approach to legal solutions, pragmatism, great responsiveness, availability, great involvement of all members of the team dedicated to my business and good follow-up of issues.’
‘It is a team which perfectly understands the needs of the company, which knows how to adapt to all situations and above all understands the urgency of certain files.’
‘The speed and quality of responses/exchanges while taking into account our reality. An excellent understanding of the situation with a pragmatic and customer-oriented approach/pragmatic solutions.’

Key clients

Cathay Capital
Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A
Havea Group

Work highlights

Assisted Cathay Capital on labor aspects in connection with the sale of the Cenexi group.
Advised Havea on all labor law aspects in connection with its exclusive negotiations for the acquisition of Biocyte.
Advised the International Olympic Committee’s exclusive global hospitality provider, On Location, on the recruitment of its staff and implementation of French employment policies.