Employment

Dechert LLP

The employment law team at Dechert LLP is well-equipped to handle complex and sensitive employment matters, with notable experience in workplace investigations, as well as advising on restructuring and M&A transactions. Philippe Thomas leads the team, with particular experience in the transfer of personnel, national and international M&A and a range of sensitive and crisis cases. Thibault Meiers is also a key contact for high-stakes litigation and sensitive crises.

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Testimonials

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‘Thibault Meiers is excellent. Agile, attentive to the client, understanding the specific culture of the company, he provides high-quality support on labor law issues, whether it be negotiations with the works council, closing acquisitions, or branch integrations.'
‘Strengths in supporting messaging to non-European leadership teams. Understanding the nuances and challenges of a multinational work environment. Practical collaboration.’
‘In particular Philippe Thomas, over the years has supported us. We can face a challenge with what our US leaders believe they can do and what we can practically do, staying within the remits of the law. This is where Philippe has been exceptionally helpful.’
‘Very pragmatic and very reactive approach. Philippe understands business issues and knows how to be creative. He involves his team members and puts them forward to give them full autonomy. He knows how to intervene when his strategic vision is necessary. He knows how to collaborate effectively with the other departments of the firm.'
‘Philippe Thomas for his vision, his knowledge of business and his fine expertise in legal matters. Thibaut Meiers is involved, attentive and an excellent lawyer.'
‘The team is always available to the client and has a pragmatic approach to legal issues.'
‘Very creative and commercial in their solutions. Extremely responsive and collaborative. Deeply experienced team.’
‘Philippe Thomas. Always accessible with an informed vision of legal risks.'

Key clients

Abivax
ArchiMed
Chiesi Pharmaceutical
Nasco Insurance Group

Work highlights

Advised Endeavor group, and more specifically the International Olympic Committee’s exclusive global hospitality provider, On Location, and IMG in the recruitment of staff and implementation of French employment policies as well as all issues connected to the 2024 Olympics hosted in Paris.
Advised Abivax in connection with the employment aspects of its successful IPO on the Nasdaq Global Market.
Advised a medical device group in several sensitive cases, including internal investigations relating to psychological and sexual harassment matters, negotiating a number of employee terminations, as well as the implementation of new workplace structures.