Actance est réputé pour le haut niveau de ses expertises dans la gestion du contentieux à forts enjeux, des dossiers de négociations collectives et des plans de restructuration. Le cabinet assiste une clientèle française et internationale active dans de nombreux secteurs d’activités. La pratique est dirigée par un quatuor d’associés, comprenant: Emeric Sorel qui traite des dossiers individuels et collectifs (notamment de négociations collectives) ; Pierre-Alexis Dumont qui traite des dossiers RH et de relations du travail ; Loïc Touranchet qui est un expert des dossiers de restructuration (notamment dans un contexte de redressement judiciaire) ; etLucie Vincens qui assiste des entreprises françaises et internationales dans la gestion des aspects de droit social liés à des projets d’acquisition, de cession ou de réorganisation. A noter, l'arrivée en janvier 2024 du spécialiste du contentieux Frédéric Zunz .
Droit social in Paris
Actance
Responsables de la pratique:
Pierre-Alexis Dumont; Emeric Sorel; Loïc Touranchet; Lucie Vincens
Autres avocats clés:
Virginie Audet; Béatrice Barral; Franck Blin; Chloe Bouchez; Eliane Chateauvieux; Laurence Chrebor; Mathias Joste; Aymeric de Lamarzelle; Sébastien Leroy; Nelly Pourtier; Jean-Michel Renucci; Sophie Rey; Marion Robert; Frederic Zunz
Les références
‘Beyond their impeccable legal and technical mastery, they are particularly creative in providing legal and opportunity solutions, whatever the issues submitted to them.’
‘I had the opportunity to work with Loïc Touranchet and Mathias Joste, and what struck me was their ability to establish a close relationship with their clients.’
‘Commitment, professionalism, extremely sound advice and sense of service. An extremely enriching collaboration.’
Principaux clients
Ubisoft
Canal Plus
Leroy Merlin
Altran
Gemini Cape
Pimkie
Schneider Electric
Vivendi
Altice
Publicis
Dassault Systems
The Post Office
CNH
BPCE
Nexity
Elior
ERAM
Abbott
Zurich
Thales
Colgate
Eaton
Elior
Suez
Remy Cointreau
Sisley
Natixis
Principaux dossiers
A&O Shearman
A&O Shearman assiste ses clients dans la gestion d’un large panel de problématiques stratégiques : plans de restructuration à grande échelles, enquêtes sensibles, contentieux collectifs. L’équipe est aussi appréciée pour son savoir-faire dans la gestion des sujets RH et de droit social sensibles par leurs impacts commerciaux ou réputationnels (gestion de crise, procédures de lanceur d’alerte). A la tête de la pratique, Claire Toumieux est sollicitée par des entreprises pour traiter leurs dossiers sensibles et stratégiques (réorganisations, restructurations, négociations collectives). Olivier Picquerey est l’autre membre incontournable de l’équipe.
Responsables de la pratique:
Claire Toumieux
Autres avocats clés:
Olivier Picquerey
Les références
‘Olivier Piquerey: available, innovative, supports the team proactively and allows us to make the right decisions at the right level of risk.’
‘Olivier Piquerey: flexible, very strong skills, good knowledge of the sector, always looking to innovate. risk champion!’
Principaux clients
International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
Kyowa Kirin
Airbus Group DS SLC
Baker Hughes
Engie
Bolloré Group
Ipsen
NatWest Markets NV
NBC Universal
Primark
Thales
Principaux dossiers
- Advised ExxonMobil Corporation on the employment-related aspects of the disposal by its French listed affiliate ESSO SAF of its refinery located in Fos-sur-Mer, France to a consortium of Entara LLC and Trafigura Pte. Ltd.
- Advised Bolloré SE on the employment-related aspects of the sale of Bolloré Logistics to CMA CGM on the basis of an enterprise value of EUR 5 billion.
- Represented Dresser, a Baker Hughes company, in a collective lawsuit involving the comparison of two collective agreements (regional and national) in the metalworking sector relating to one-off retirement benefits.
Alscio Avocats
Alscio Avocats a été fondé en 2023 par une solide équipe, dotée d’une forte expertise des grands dossiers de réorganisation et qui traite les sujets de droit social liés aux opérations de fusions-acquisitions. La pratique est codirigée par Mohamed Materi, Jean-Sébastien Capisano, Louis Van Gaver, David Calvayrac et Jérémy Spinelli. Sandra Pouilley (counsel) appuie les associés.
Responsables de la pratique:
Mohamed Materi; Jean-Sébastien Capisano; David Calvayrac; Jérémy Spinelli; Louis Van Gaver
Autres avocats clés:
Sandra Pouilley; Nathan Hubert
Les références
‘Availability, sense of service, quality of exchanges and responses provided.’
‘Louis Van Gaver and David Calvayrac: available, very good understanding of the issues, increased knowledge of the company allowing for an appropriate response.’
‘Very nice team, aligned, competent and quality. The relationship is fluid and simple. The team is very accessible.’
Principaux dossiers
- Advised ITM Group (Intermarché – Groupement des Mousquetaires) on the employment law aspects of the acquisition of approx. 288 shopping centers from the Casino Group.
- Advised Leroy Merlin (ADEO Group) in a collective mutual termination, supporting n drafting the agreement, the implementation documentation, management of relations with the labor administration and support in social strategy.
ADVANT Altana
ADVANT Altana assiste des entreprises et des institutions financières françaises et internationales dans la gestion quotidienne et dans le traitement de leurs dossiers stratégiques. La pratique est codirigée par Mickaël d’Allende , un expert des sujets de licenciements, des relations sociales, des restructurations, ainsi que des problématiques de protection sociale, des contrôles URSSAF et du contentieux ; et Pierre Lubet, un avocat de contentieux qui représente de nombreux clients dans les secteurs de l’industrie et du luxe. L’équipe comprend aussi Laura Beserman .
Responsables de la pratique:
Mickaël d’Allende; Pierre Lubet
Autres avocats clés:
Laura Beserman
Les références
‘The team is very attentive and perfectly adapted to answer specific questions. The billing is clear and justified.’
‘Mickaël d’Allende is my preferred contact. He is very responsive and his consultations are legally thorough. He gives pragmatic advice and adapts to the practice of my structure.’
‘ADVANT Altana is a firm that provides rapid and clear solutions and responses to its clients.’
‘Precision, clarity, expertise in social law, accessibility, responsiveness. It is a pleasure being able to collaborate with them.’
Principaux clients
Airbus
Aldi
Basf
Blade
BNP Paribas
Bouygues Construction
Cegid
Eureden
Europe 1 – Lagardere
Federation Du Cristal Et Du Verre
France Terre D’asile
Groupe La Poste
Le Quotidien
LexisNexis
Moulin Rouge
Onet
Pfizer
Tui
Vinci
WWF
Wienerberger
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Sirob group (Le Quotidien), a leading group on Reunion Island in the renegotiation of the debt structure and the restructuring of the media branch which publishes, prints and distributes the main daily newspaper of Reunion Island, Le Quotidien.
- Advised LexisNexis and RELX (holding company of LexisNexis) in several acquisitions. Assisted LexisNexis on all aspects during the due diligence phase and the implementation of the project.
- Supporting Wieland through the restructuring of its activities and collective economic redundancies.
Ashurst LLP
Dirigée par Muriel Pariente , l’équipe d’ Ashurst LLP traite une large de problématiques de droit social et de sécurité sociale pour une clientèle opérant dans divers secteurs et industries. Elle intervient notamment régulièrement aux côtés de la pratique corporate du cabinet dans des opérations d’acquisition et de restructuration.
Responsables de la pratique:
Muriel Pariente
Autres avocats clés:
Jordan Cohen
Les références
‘Muriel Pariente and Jordan Cohen: Although experts in their field, they do not position themselves as the « knowledgeable » legal lecturers to me or the people in my company. Muriel Pariente has a lot of impact and strong credibility. She knows how to position herself clearly and sharply, which is very helpful in getting messages across. She does not hesitate to give her opinion and legal position on the subjects.’
‘Muriel Pariente and Jordan Cohen: hyper experts in their field. I have been working with them for several years and both are very responsive and hyper available. But beyond that, what strongly distinguishes them from other firms is their pragmatism in the responses provided which go beyond simple legal expertise. They are able to understand my business issues, and to recommend legal positions that take into account my situation in the company. We can discuss « risks » and « gray areas » and they always give excellent advice. In litigation, beyond being good negotiators, their conclusions are always well thought out and written with a lot of strategy.’
Principaux clients
CVL 3
Advent
PACP
Famille C
Eli Lily
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Famille C Participations, The Courtin family’s investment arm, in connection with the labour aspects of its acquisition of a €130 Million stake in Evok Collection, Luxury Hotelier.
- Advised PACP in connection with the labour law aspects of the acquisition of Sogefi’s filtration business unit (now known as Purflux).
August Debouzy
August Debouzy est l’un des grands cabinets leaders du marché, offrant un large panel d’expertises à destination de grands clients français et internationaux. L'équipe est sollicitée pour mener à bien des projets de restructuration de grande envergure et de changement de management, assurer la négociation de conventions collectives et gérer le contentieux. La pratique est dirigée par Emmanuelle Barbara, une grande spécialiste des sujets de droit social, de rémunération et de la sécurité sociale. L’équipe comprend aussi Virginie Devos, Marie-Hélène Bensadoun , Anaïs Qureshi, Philippe Durand, Fabienne Haas, Catherine Le Manchec et Eric Manca. Ils sont appuyés par les counsels Kathy Azevedo, Laure Hosni, Sonia Moreau, Diane Reboursier et Boris Léone-Robin .
Responsables de la pratique:
Emmanuelle Barbara
Autres avocats clés:
Marie-Hélène Bensadoun; Catherine Le Manchec; Virginie Devos; Anaïs Qureshi; Fabienne Haas; Eric Manca; Philippe Durand; Diane Rebouriser; Laure Hosni; Sonia Moreau; Boris Léone-Robin; Kathy Azevedo
Les références
‘Available, adaptable, responsive. Their advice is always precise and adapted to our structure and business.’
‘Their knowledge of our company, and their ability to understand our interests and needs, are their greatest strengths. For each case, they study our specificities in order to be as close as possible to our needs.’
‘Highly interactive collaboration mode: precise listening, relevant proposals and sharp technical knowledge.’
‘The August Debouzy team places the defense of our interests at the heart of its actions and advice, adapting them to the reality of our activities in a pragmatic way. The team knows how to demonstrate creativity by taking into account the developments of our projects and the constraints that we face.’
‘The labor law team is extremely responsive. They are committed to supporting their clients by providing legal solutions that are always focused on business and strategy.’
‘The best part is a clear, timely response, no matter the time of day or month of the year.’
‘Emmanuelle Barbara is very pragmatic, direct, « no fuss », with great expertise.’
‘Professionalism, commitment and permanent availability.’
Principaux clients
Robert Bosch France
Fremantlemedia France
Lafarge France
Clariane
Volkswagen Group
Microsoft
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Robert Bosch France in relation to the sale of their Mondeville site.
Baker McKenzie
La pratique parisienne de Baker McKenzie est intégrée à un important réseau mondial, lui permettant de traiter de traiter des dossiers de dimensions nationale comme internationale pour le compte d’une clientèle internationale (relations individuelles et collectives, réorganisations, expatriation). La pratique est dirigée par Olivier Vasset , un spécialiste des dossiers de licenciements collectifs et d’avantages sociaux. L’équipe comprend aussi Jérémie Paubel, Nadège Dallais et Eléonore d’Anthonay .
Responsables de la pratique:
Olivier Vasset
Autres avocats clés:
Jérémie Paubel; Nadège Dallais; Eléonore d’Anthonay
Les références
‘We are able to cooperate with Baker McKenzie on a global basis. They provide us with quality legal services in multiple regions. ’
‘We work with Baker McKenzie almost exclusively on individual litigation cases. At the firm level, the webinars are of high quality.’
‘We have high regard for Olivier Vasset’s expertise and professional behavior. We value his responsiveness, accuracy, clarity. ’
‘Very strong team, responsive and pragmatic legal advice which is very clearly communicated in both English and French.’
‘Nadège Dallais: Very responsive, pragmatic and well-informed legal advisers who communicate very clearly in English and French with our company as their client.’
‘The team is dedicated, responsive and commercial.’
‘Nadège Dallais is a strong strategic partner, clear and attentive to the client’s needs. ’
‘Eléonore d’Anthonay is an excellent lawyer and an advisor who is highly valued by her clients.’
Principaux clients
ACCOR
BD Group (Becton Dickinson)
Cartonplast
Computer Task Group
Crédit Agricole
Emerson
KKR
Safran
SAP
Schülke & Mayr GmbH (Air Liquide)
ServiceNow
Servier
Sika
Stryker
Symphony Technology Group
Thales
Principaux dossiers
- Advised a digital infrastructure company on the entry into an exclusive arrangement for the proposed acquisition of Lumen Technologies’ EMEA business for USD 1.8 billion.
- Assisted a French multinational company that designs, develops and manufactures electrical systems as well as devices and equipment for the aerospace, defence, transportation and security sectors on the employment aspects of the sale of its Global Ground Transportation Systems Business.
- Assisted a Swiss-based global construction chemicals group, which has taken an important step towards the completion of its acquisition of the a private equity firm.
Barthélémy Avocats
Barthélémy Avocats dispose d’un haut niveau d’expertise, couvrant un panel complet de problématiques de droit social dont les sujets de stratégie RH et de négociations collectives. La pratique du cabinet est dirigée par Sophie Binder , qui assiste de nombreux clients spécialisés dans les secteurs du luxe, du commerce et de l’e-commerce et des services, en conseil et en contentieux. Hugues Lapalus (Clermont-Ferrand) traite des dossiers de droit social et de droit de la sécurité sociale et de la protection sociale. Enfin, Laurent Gervais conseille ses clients en matière de stratégie RH.
Responsables de la pratique:
Sophie Binder
Autres avocats clés:
Hugues Lapalus; Laurent Gervais
Principaux dossiers
BCTG Avocats
BCTG Avocats conseille des groupes français et internationaux dans la gestion de leurs problématiques individuelles et collectives. La pratique est codirigée par Sabine De Paillerets et Meï Zhang .
Responsables de la pratique:
Sabine de Paillerets; Meï Zhang
Les références
‘Professionalism, legal expertise, ability to propose adequate solutions.’
‘Seniority and knowledge of company history, strong dedication and commitment, confidence’
‘Effective collaboration, availability and creativity: true legal engineering.’
‘Meï Zhang is great, her support, understanding and sense of anticipation are exemplary.’
‘Classic firm, well established in the Paris area.’
‘The strength of a team that knows its interlocutors and the environment, with an ability to adapt as well as speed in execution.’
‘Sabine de Paillerets, through her knowledge of social law, stands out for the accuracy of her advice.’
‘Very professional close-knit team.’
Principaux dossiers
Bersay
Bersay assiste ses clients dans le traitement de leurs problématiques individuelles et collectives, ainsi qu’en droit pénal du travail et dans la gestion de situations de crise. Nathalie Cerqueira et Anne-Lise Puget codirigent la pratique.
Responsables de la pratique:
Nathalie Cerqueira; Anne-Lise Puget
Les références
‘The team is quick to share guidance and offers thorough counsel.’
‘Anne-Lise Puget is a calm, thoughtful partner.’
‘Easy to work with when we have clients with needs for French employment law advice.’
‘Anne-Lise and Nathalie Cerqueira are both easy to deal with. They clearly enjoy their work and they take good care of clients.’
‘The employment law team of Bersay is very international, highly committed, and led by impressive partners such as Anne-Lise Puget and Nathalie Cerqueira.’
‘They deliver efficient, quick and very good advice based on a broad professional and commercial experience. We are pleased to have worked together on various projects and are pleased to highly recommend Bersay’s employment law team.’
‘Anne-Lise Puget is a very smart lawyer and an impressive person with whom it is a pleasure to work.’
‘The team has a variety of different expertise and a good balance between partners and associates.’
Principaux clients
Leto Partners SAS
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Leto Partners SAS on the framework of creation of a company, held mainly by Leto Partners, and then on the takeover by Leto Partners of the Humens Group by the acquisition of the holding.
BG2V
BG2V accompagne ses clients au quotidien, et dans la gestion de leurs problématiques individuelles et collectives spéciales. L’équipe assiste aussi ses clients dans la conduite d’enquêtes internes. La pratique est codirigée par Guillaume De SAINT SERNIN et Marie CONTENT .
Responsables de la pratique:
Marie Content; Guillaume de Saint Sernin
Les références
‘The BG2V social law team is resolutely modern with an interactive collaboration mode and an organization focused on a collaborative mode with a strong use of new technologies.’
‘Guillaume de Saint Sernin, who leads the team, has great technical skills but also a good knowledge of the business world allowing him to give operational advice.’
‘Professional and available team. Excellent listening skills. Quality advice with a good assessment of potential risks.’
‘Guillaume de Saint-Sernin: Excellent professional in social law, dedicated to his clients and very efficient. Very good personable approach and sense of multidisciplinary teamwork.’
‘I really like working with Marie Content and her team. The team is very professional, dynamic, efficient, responsive. There is really a complete study of the cases and a systematic offer of help. I also learn a lot on my side.’
‘The BG2V team is a very expert team with whom it is very easy to collaborate. They stand out for their availability, their ability to popularize and their expertise.’
‘Very responsive and available team; able to quickly assimilate complex legal and operational organizations in order to propose relevant and adapted solutions. The availability and the ability to put oneself in the client’s shoes in terms of priority is a real strength.’
‘Marie Content: Very great professional with strong expertise in both individual work relations and collective relations. Able to offer real legal, editorial and strategic support in terms of collective relations. Always proactive and able to propose innovative solutions. Great availability. Puts her client at ease.’
Principaux clients
Groupe France Televisions
Red Bee Media France
Sogetrel
Stap
Jobteaser
Atos
Yves Rocher
Nomotech / Stelogy
Wivetix
Freudenberg
CDC ILI (Subsidiary Of Caisse Des Depots)
Crit
Helmett(Subsidiary Of Generali)
Potloc
Laduree
O Tacos
Teads
Les Glenans
DRT (Subsidiary Of Dsm-firmenich)
Aesio Sante Mediterranee
Avnet
Arte
Auchan
Axereal
Principaux dossiers
Bird & Bird
Bird & Bird assiste notamment ses clients dans la gestion des aspects de droit social liés à leurs projets corporate et commerciaux (dont des opérations de fusions-acquisitions et de private equity). L’équipe est très active dans les secteurs de la santé et des nouvelles technologies. La pratique est codirigée par Benjamine Fiedler et Nathalie Devernay .
Responsables de la pratique:
Benjamine Fiedler; Nathalie Devernay
Autres avocats clés:
Caroline Mouriquand
Les références
‘Very reliable, very efficient, very dedicated team, with a high standard of service.’
‘Caroline Mouriquand made herself extremely available. Caroline is experienced, resourceful when it comes to finding solutions, efficient in dealing with things that are simple for her.’
‘Bird & Bird offer us a very good and responsive legal service at competitive prices. The firm handles multiple types of legal work for us and is used to working for our multi-national business with client groups spread across the world. The firm has a particular strength in dealing with difficult employee termination cases and advising on employee representative powers.’
Nathalie Devernay does an excellent job of managing our account and the employment team. She has extremely in-depth knowledge. We also appreciate the training seminars, which are always very well run. ’
‘Bird & Bird team is our perfect partner in France, assisting through several different matters, from the deployment, day to day advice, growth, integration of entities and harmonization of employment conditions. The advice is always presented in an understandable manner, adapted to the company’s materials and practices.’
‘The Bird & Bird team are excellent. I am always impressed by their knowledge of our business. They are true partners to us in navigating French employment laws.’
‘Availability, responsiveness, business oriented, business acumen.’
‘Benjamine Fiedler: extensive experience, several complex missions carried out together in different environments, contexts and companies, credibility, trust, direct access, strategic vision, advice that goes beyond the « classic » role.’
Principaux clients
Salesforce
PPG
Crédit Immobilier de France
ServiceNow
UiPath
Teva France
Tata Consultancy Services
ADP (Aeroports de Paris)
Tech Mahindra
Meridiam
Ricoh Group
Omnicell
Automation Anywhere
Zoom
Workday
Qlik / Talend
SD Works
Dott
Enpro
MSX International
Marshall
Emplifi
Bumble
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted NovAliX, in relation to transfer of assets and employees in the pharmaceutical contract research organisation (CRO) business as part of the strategic collaboration and acquisition of Galapagos’ drug discovery and research activities.
- Advised Qlik and Talend on employment aspects of a significant post-acquisition restructuring project.
- Advised Salesforce throughout the negotiation and implementation of a collective mutual departure plan (RCC) in 2023 in the midst of the global tech crisis.
Bredin Prat
Bredin Prat est solidement réputé pour son expertise de droit social, notamment pour la gestion des aspects de droit social des opérations de fusions-acquisitions, la gestion des négociations collectives et syndicales, et le traitement du contentieux individuel et collectif. La gamme d’expertises couvre aussi les projets de licenciements collectifs, ainsi que les sujets de rémunération et d'avantages sociaux. La pratique est dirigée par Laetitia Tombarello, une spécialiste des dossiers de droit social liés aux opérations de fusions-acquisitions et de restructuration, et de négociations collectives. La très expérimentée Pascale Lagesse est sollicitée pour mener à besoin des PSE, des restructurations et gérer des contentieux sensibles. Enfin, Cyril Gaillard s’illustre régulièrement dans des dossiers sensibles et stratégiques soulevant des problématiques de droit pénal social et de droit de la sécurité sociale.
Responsables de la pratique:
Laetitia Tombarello
Autres avocats clés:
Pascale Lagesse; Cyril Gaillard
Les références
‘Very professional, on point and always available team of lawyers.’
‘Laetitia Tombarello is a first class employment adviser on major M&A transactions. She’s responsive and committed, and has a great sense of how to navigate through complex situations.’
‘Always concrete and very practical answers. Also challenged our point of view which was really helpful.’
‘The Bredin Prat employment team helps us navigate a complicated area pragmatically and always with a focus on getting to the right commercial outcome.’
‘Pascale Lagesse has an unrivaled combination of experience, energy and tactical awareness.’
‘Expertise, responsiveness and communication.’
Principaux clients
Casino
Viatris
Orpea (Emeis)
CMA CGM
Courtepaille
TCV
EQT
Denis Ladegaillerie
GE Vernova
Marcegaglia
Blackstone
Ineos
Danone
Ramsay Health
Principaux dossiers
Aerige Avocats
Aerige Avocats peut traiter une gamme complète de problématiques de droit social, dont des dossiers de restructuration, ainsi que des problématiques de santé et de sécurité au travail. A la tête de la pratique, Nicolas Czernichow assiste une clientèle spécialisée dans de nombreux secteurs, dont l’agroalimentaire et l’industrie. L’équipe comprend aussi :Thomas Godey, Véronique Martin-Bozzi, Saïd Sadaoui et Jean d’Aleman .
Responsables de la pratique:
Nicolas Czernichow
Autres avocats clés:
Thomas Godey; Véronique Martin-Bozzi; Saïd Sadaoui; Jean d’Aleman
Les références
‘Saïd Sadaoui through his availability, his involvement and his pugnacity. His ability to quickly understand the issues in the context of the company.’
‘We always have a quick, complete response with all the options on the subject and its consequences, with written memos. The team knows how to make itself available and adapt its mode of communication according to the priorities and needs of the interlocutor.’
‘This is a team that knows how to integrate young lawyers into its teams, while maintaining a balance. The collaboration is very good, with a team that listens and is responsive.’
‘The team are very approachable and build trust, which is essential. The diversity of profiles in the firm also allows for work with other partners depending on the subjects.’
‘A dynamic team, always available with a highly appreciable responsiveness. A firm structured to respond to any area of expertise. The subjects covered are always very accomplished. A highly appreciated collaboration across the different fields of intervention including advice, training, litigation.’
‘Thomas Godey: rigorous and insightful, even innovative, in terms of legal reasoning. Excellent ability to summarize to make arguments more impactful. Great mastery of pleading with an ability to objectify the vision of cases and to plead the law above all. Very attentive to extending legal opinions with HR support in the implementation of recommendations. Knows how to maintain a good team spirit with his colleagues in the service of the client.’
‘The Aerige Avocats team stands out for its proximity to the client and its ability to make the technical and legal dimension of cases accessible. A detailed understanding of the business world and the issues at stake makes it possible to build appropriate strategies in case management and to address reassuring solutions for managers.’
‘Customer intimacy, responsiveness, strong knowledge of the market and territory.’
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Fondation Saint Jean de Dieu on acquiring and harmonizing the collective status of an association.
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner assiste ses clients au quotidien, ainsi que dans la gestion de projets transactionnels et de dossiers contentieux à forts enjeux. L’équipe conseille de nombreux clients opérant dans le secteur de la grande distribution et de la vente. La pratique est codirigée par Claire Fougea et Marion Brière-Ségala .
Responsables de la pratique:
Claire Fougea; Marion Brière Ségala
Les références
‘Great availability. Quality of responses, efficient and accessible memos.’
Principaux clients
Lumen Technologies
Nestlé Groupe
Maitena Biraben
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Lumen Technologies on the French aspects of a global restructuring across EMEA, particularly involving France, Germany and several other countries.
Capstan Avocats, member of Ius Laboris
Capstan Avocats, member of Ius Laboris est une véritable institution sur le marché français du droit social. Membre du réseau mondial de cabinets d'avocats spécialisés en droit social, le cabinet est en mesure de gérer des dossiers de dimension internationale, quand son tissu de bureaux régionaux lui offre en même temps un fort ancrage local. De grands groupes français et internationaux sont clients. La pratique est codirigée par Pascal Lagoutte , un spécialiste des dossiers de restructuration, de négociations collectives et des contentieux complexes ; et Aurelien Louvet, qui conseille ses clients sur leur stratégie RH et leurs projets de réorganisation. Autre figure majeure de l’équipe, Jean-Michel Mir est un spécialiste des relations collectives et des projets de restructuration. Se distinguent aussi au sein de cabinet: Arnaud Teissier, Guillaume Bordier, Bruno Serizay et Anne Murgier.
Responsables de la pratique:
Pascal Lagoutte; Aurélien Louvet
Autres avocats clés:
Jean-Michele Mir; Arnaud Teissier; Guillaume Bordier; Anne Murgier; Bruno Serizay
Les références
‘A team that listens to client issues and is keen to provide concrete solutions within the allotted time. Compared to competing teams on the market, I appreciated the qualities of anticipation and a more complete vision of the subject.’
‘Listening to the client, precise knowledge of the area and company, ability to benchmark and share/apply this to the problem raised, rapid and precise response.’
‘A team of experts in its field, both in supporting complex individual cases and in supporting restructuring and reorganization projects. A 100% reliable team that provides advice tailored to the company’s issues. Always pragmatic, operational advice.’
Principaux dossiers
CGR Avocats
Dirigée par Alexandre Bensoussan , l’équipe de CGR Avocats assiste des groupes français et internationaux, spécialisés notamment dans les domaines de l’énergie, de l’industrie et des télécoms, dans la gestion de leurs problématiques de droit social et de sécurité sociale. Elle intervient notamment lors d’opérations de fusions-acquisitions et de restructuration.
Responsables de la pratique:
Alexandre Bensoussan
Les références
‘The work of the team is exceptional both for the knowledge of its members and for the way in which they get involved in the different projects, making us work as a single team. They adapt to our needs and are able to help us with any need that arises, even if it is not traditionally within the scope of our relationship.’
‘The team is very available and takes into account the specificities and constraints of our company to provide relevant advice and support. The team adapts very easily to our needs in terms of communication and exchanges: email, telephone, teams, face-to-face.’
‘Alexandre Bensoussan: understanding the issues and fluidity of exchanges.’
‘Competent, available, pragmatic.’
Principaux dossiers
Charles Russell Speechlys
Charles Russell Speechlys assiste ses clients dans la gestion de ses problématiques de droit social. La pratique est dirigée par Kim Campion .
Responsables de la pratique:
Kim Campion
Autres avocats clés:
Auberi Foy
Les références
‘Close-knit, responsive, professional and pragmatic team.’
‘Kim Campion is a good listener and has a real advisory stance. He always seeks to offer solutions in line with customer expectations. He knows how to work in a team and adapt to the specific constraints of each case. Auberi Foy is also very rigorous and efficient in her work.’
‘Outstanding team that is very responsive and gives excellent advice.’
‘Kim Campion and his team have always supported us in an outstanding manner; very responsive and practical advice.’
‘Beyond its responsiveness and availability, the team provides high-quality answers, both from a technical and practical point of view. Indeed, the advice provided is perfectly adapted to our needs, the context of the company and its culture. The team has perfectly adapted to our company’s mode of collaboration, in particular by taking ownership of our applications. Finally, the team is of a kindness and sympathy that must be underlined, as it is so enjoyable to work with them.’
‘Kim Campion has always been a very close advisor with our business and has been with us as a company during our growth in the French market.’
‘The team around Kim Campion is impressively knowledgeable, legally and regarding many industries they are supporting. Responsiveness and client service is outstanding.’
‘Kim Campion is outstanding in terms of client service, understanding the clients’ needs and focusing on the aim and considering the economic and operational impact on decisions.’
Principaux clients
Infor
Getronics
Numspot
Orange bank
Biolabs
Ingevity
Netjets
Shaw
Sogecap
TePe
Principaux dossiers
CHASSANY WATRELOT & ASSOCIES
Cabinet spécialiste du droit social, CHASSANY WATRELOT & ASSOCIES dispose d’un réseau international et assiste une clientèle de premier plan sur la gestion de leurs sujets de droit social complexes (en lien avec les relations collectives, des opérations de fusions-acquisitions), ainsi que des problématiques de sécurité sociale et de santé et sécurité au travail. Le cabinet assiste de grandes entreprises françaises et internationales, ainsi que des groupes industriels et des cabinets d’avocats. Cofondateur du cabinet, le Lyonnais Philippe Chassany est un expert du contentieux collectif et individuel (notamment en lien avec des problématiques de relations sociales et des projets de restructuration et de PSE). Les Parisiens Jérôme Watrelot et Elisabeth Graujeman codirigent la pratique avec lui. L’équipe comprend aussi Hélène Guillot , Abdelkader Hamida et Virgile Zeimet .
Responsables de la pratique:
Philippe Chassany; Jérôme Watrelot; Elisabeth Graujeman
Autres avocats clés:
Hélène Guillot; Abdelkader Hamida; Virgile Zeimet
Les références
‘The CWA team stands out for its high level of expertise and in-depth knowledge of employment law, combined with a pragmatic and results-oriented approach. Their responsiveness and ability to adapt to complex situations, often within tight deadlines, make them a trusted partner. When it comes to innovation, the team demonstrates great openness, whether through the use of new technologies or flexible and fluid collaboration, adapted to the specific needs of each client.’
‘Among the team members, Abdelkader Hamida particularly stands out. His expertise in labor law is remarkable, and he combines exemplary legal rigor with a human and pragmatic approach. His attentive listening, his responsiveness, and his ability to anticipate the needs of his clients make him a leading lawyer.’
‘Very good team that exudes a collective and caring state of mind. An interesting complementarity in the different profiles.’
‘Jérôme Watrelot, Elisabeth Graujeman and Virgile Zeimet particularly stand out. Indeed, the way of approaching the files makes it possible to prevent risks while preserving operational interests.’
‘Reliability and availability.’
‘The CWA team is available, attentive and complementary to respond to our requests. It gives us peace of mind by systematically proposing different courses of action without favouring litigation, the medium and long-term effects of which are less obvious to measure.’
‘Hélène Guillot demonstrates an excellent understanding of complex labour implications. She is pragmatic and extremely efficient.’
‘Quality of advice and discussions, availability, responsiveness. Training programs provided in line with needs.’
Principaux clients
Decathlon
Chateau Angelus
Recipharm
Pai Partner
Shiseido
Carrefour
Eutelsat
Thales
La Croix Rouge
Imperial Brands
Soitec
Securitas
Hexcel Composites
Transdev
KPMG
Intersport
Solocal
Colisee
NXO France
Expleo
AT&T Global
H&M
Bolt Services
Castorama
Caprari France
Egis
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Carrefour in dealing with all labor issues concerning the closing of Cora acquisition.
- Advised Recipharm throughout the search for a buyer for its drug manufacturing plant in order to avoid its closure.
- Advised Maerks on setting up a new activity and a logistics warehouse for Amazon.
Clifford Chance
Clifford Chance dispose d’un large réseau mondial, apprécié d’une clientèle internationale pour la gestion de ses problématiques complexes de droit social (réorganisations, litiges civils, pénaux ou prud’hommaux, contentieux de la sécurité sociale). La pratique est dirigée par François Farmine, qui représente de grands groupes au contentieux et traite des dossiers de dirigeants. A noter, les arrivées deFlorence Aubonnet (ex Flichy Grangé Avocats) fin 2023, et Susan Ekrami (counsel) en 2024.
Responsables de la pratique:
François Farmine
Autres avocats clés:
Florence Aubonnet; Susan Ekrami
Les références
‘Very good quality of service, the teams are responsive, available and reliable. Innovation, in the context of the subject treated (redundancy plan) is not a relevant dimension.’
‘François Farmine and team are excellent professionals, always available and very competent.’
‘Responsive and competent team, who know how to adapt to the client and their contacts.’
Principaux clients
FreeNow (Your Now Group)
Amazon France Transport
Accédia Group
Deliverect
Unilever Group
Amazon France Logistique
Pfizer
Hoogwegt
Mollie
Morgan Stanley
IHO/Schaeffler
Hanon Systems Charleville
Visteon Corporation
Trèves
CVC Capital Partners
Allianz
EM Lyon business school
Group McCourt
Principaux dossiers
- Assisting Amazon in various court proceedings relating to collective labor relations, in particular relating to multiple strike actions triggered by trade unions across several sites in France, and to the professional elections of Economic and Social Committee members.
- Advising Hoogwegt on the reorganization of its activities in France, involving the implementation of a collective dismissal plan, the management of individual situations linked to the reorganization plan, the assistance before the Labour Inspection in relation to the dismissal procedure of protected employees, and the implementation of subsequent professional elections.
- Assisting Morgan Stanley in a litigation currently pending before the Supreme Court, initiated by a former top manager challenging the application of incentive remuneration scheme.
CMS Francis Lefebvre
CMS Francis Lefebvre conseille de grands clients français et internationaux, spécialisés dans de nombreux secteurs, sur la gestion de l'ensemble de leurs problématiques de droit social (dont le contentieux individuel ou collectif, les relations syndicales, les négociations collectives). « Très attentive et innovante » , l'équipe dispose d’une grande expérience et d’un accès à un large réseau mondial. Se distinguent particulièrement au sein du cabinet : Laurent Marquet de Vasselot , Caroline Froger-Michon , Guillaume Bossy, Ludovique Clavreul, Vincent Delage , Nicolas Callies et Pierre Bonneau .
Autres avocats clés:
Laurent Marquet de Vasselot; Pierre Bonneau; Caroline Froger-Michon; Nicolas Callies; Vincent Delage; Raphaël Bordier; Damien Decolasse; Guillaume Bossy
Les références
‘Availability, responsiveness and excellent understanding of the challenges facing our organization.’
‘The team is very attentive and particularly innovative. They are extremely pleasant.’
‘Caroline Froger-Michon and Guillaume Bossy are very responsive, innovative, attentive.’
‘Excellent advice and support. They are true partners.’
‘Responsiveness and availability, innovation, collaborative tools.’
‘Diligence, efficiency, innovative.’
‘Always very available, the team has varied skills between individual law, collective advice or litigation.’
‘Pierre Bonneau: close to internal teams, makes labor law material understandable and accessible.’
Principaux clients
Professionnels de l’Emploi en Portage Salarial
Imerys
Autoliv
Steelcase
SNCF
Prisma Media (Vivendi Group)
Sanofi
The Adecco Group
Etex
Somfy
Ebro/Lustucru
Radisson Hotel Group
Renault/Volvo Trucks
Martin Belaysoud Group
Aldes Group
Eagle Football Group
Sysco
Colgate/Palmolive
Accenture
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted PEPS (Professionnels de l’Emploi en Portage Salarial), the most important employer organization in France within the payroll companies sector, with several claims against two collective bargaining agreements that were disputed by a representative union.
- Advised Imerys, the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions, on all global employment aspects for the completion of the disposal of its assets serving the paper market to an affiliate of Flacks Group, a US investment firm.
- Assisted Colgate-Palmolive with the closure of a site in France, dedicated to bleach products (“la Croix” products).
Cohen & Gresser LLP
Dirigée par Angéline Duffour , l’équipe de Cohen & Gresser LLP assiste une clientèle de grands groupes et multinationales dans la gestion d’un large ensemble de problématiques de droit social et de sécurité internationale. Elle intervient régulièrement dans des dossiers internationaux.
Responsables de la pratique:
Angéline Duffour
Les références
‘A team of experts in employment law and in supporting complex transformations and restructurings. Excellent ability to understand our challenges, to create project dynamics and to support it in the necessary time. Well ahead of other known or already experienced firms. A team that is a force for proposals in legally and operationally secure solutions to implement. Pragmatic, practicing empathy towards its client to seek out and propose the best solutions.’
‘Angeline Dufour: Pragmatic, tenacious, creative and reassuring while being in operational search of solutions for her client.’
Principaux clients
Siemens Healthineers
LVMH
Bertelsmann Music Group
Thales – Ercom
Victoria Secret – Adore Me
Deutsch Bahn
Principaux dossiers
Daher Avocats
Dirigé par Hélène Daher, Daher Avocats assiste ses clients dans la gestion d’une large typologie de problématiques de droit social individuelles et collectives. La boutique est particulièrement active dans le secteur de l’immobilier et de l’hospitalité.
Responsables de la pratique:
Hélène Daher
Les références
‘Hélène Daher always has a pragmatic approach to subjects and advises while accepting a level of risk inherent in all activities. She offers suitable solutions whatever the problem.’
‘The lawyers at Daher Avocats are professional, responsive, and available. It is a pleasure to work with this firm in a relationship of trust.’
‘Hélène Daher is my main contact. She is a rare pearl in the profession. Always good advice, pragmatic, conscientious, pleasant. Her team is in her image.’
Principaux clients
Kantar
Klépierre
Ayvens
Grant Thornton
Aroma-Zone
Daphni
UXCO
Wakam
San Regis
Data 4
Skello
Fondation Carmignac
Principaux dossiers
De Gaulle Fleurance & Associés
De Gaulle Fleurance & Associés accompagne une clientèle française et internationale, spécialisée dans divers secteurs, dans la gestion de ses problématiques de droit social, en conseil et en contentieux. La pratique est codirigée par Deborah David et Alexis Tresca .
Responsables de la pratique:
Deborah David; Alexis Tresca
Les références
‘Alexis Tresca: Professional and responsive.’
‘Undoubtedly the best team in Paris when it comes to social law applied to restructuring. Deborah David demonstrates unrivaled expertise in social restructuring, including in a judicial context, and knows how to demonstrate great availability.’
‘Deborah David for her in-depth knowledge of social restructuring, including in the context of collective proceedings.’
‘The team has been responsive and helpful for all the clients we referred them’
‘Deborah David: present, competent and a very warm and nice person!’
‘I have used Deborah David for many years and find her to be super responsive and practical in her advice. We often represent corporate clients who require a quick and uncomplicated answer. Deborah and her team give us this time and time again. ’
‘I never question whether Deborah will be able to assist us and our clients on employment law matters and find her quick practical advice invaluable. ’
Principaux clients
Baccarat
BMI Group
Bien Ici
Camaieu (Insolvency Receivers)
Celio
Clean Biologics
Cma Cgm Air Cargo
Fnam (Fédération De L’aérien Et De Ses Métiers)
Geekplus
Hop !
Implenia
Kardex
Lavazza
Lycamobile
Medin +
Nippon Gases
Ordre De Malte
Paprec
Parfums Christian Dior
Pharmafield
Phoenix
Regenlife
Scholl
Stallergenes
Swiss Steel Group (Ascometal’s Mother Company)
Tiffany & Co.
UEFA (Union Of European Football Association)
Value Retail
Vitamin Well
Woolpert
Principaux dossiers
De Pardieu Brocas Maffei
De Pardieu Brocas Maffei peut traiter un large panel de problématiques de droit social et de droit de la sécurité sociale, en conseil et en contentieux. Le cabinet intervient ainsi dans de grands projets de restructuration (y compris dans un contexte de procédures collectives) pour le compte d’une clientèle française et internationale. La pratique est dirigée par Philippe Rozec , un expert du contentieux et des dossiers de PSE. L’équipe comprend aussi : Elise Bénéat et Sandrine Azou .
Responsables de la pratique:
Philippe Rozec
Autres avocats clés:
Elise Bénéat; Sandrine Azou
Les références
‘Tailor-made support, a good understanding of the challenges and specificities of the company, a step back and an analysis of the different options with their advantages and disadvantages which help in decision-making, and finally follow-up on individual disputes which reassures and provides relief on a daily basis.’
‘Elise Bénéat: for her effective, adapted and calm support.’
‘Availability, responsiveness, understanding of requests.’
‘The firm’s team is able to answer legal questions while having an HR approach in its responses. They are always proactive.’
‘Responsiveness, adaptation to the specificities of each client and taking into account internal constraints.’
Principaux clients
Vinci Group (Vinci Sa, Vinci Construction, Vinci Concessions)
Suez
Bouygues Telecom
H Etoile Sas
RATP
Renault
SNC De L’hotel Dabicam Paris
Totalenergies
ETF
IFP Energies Nouvelles
Endel
Covivio Hotels
Grape Hospitality
Bouygues Immobilier
Acergy France (Subsea 7)
BEL
Vossloh
Groupon
Principaux dossiers
- Advising TOTALENERGIES on its industrial transformation projects.
- Advising Suez on its individuals and collective issues including litigations and restructuration plans.
- Advising numerous entities of the Vinci Group on all their individual and collective issues, including litigations and restructuration plans.
Dechert LLP
Dechert LLP gère des dossiers complexes de droit social. L’équipe dispose notamment d’un fort savoir-faire dans la conduite d’enquêtes internes et assiste aussi ses clients dans leurs projets de restructuration et dans la gestion des aspects de droit social d’opérations de fusions-acquisitions. La pratique est dirigée par Philippe Thomas, un expert des projets de transfert de ressources humaines, des dossiers de droit social de fusions-acquisitions et de la gestion de crise. L’équipe comprend aussi . Thibault Meiers qui gère des litiges à forts enjeux et des situations de crise.
Responsables de la pratique:
Philippe Thomas
Autres avocats clés:
Thibault Meiers
Les références
‘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.’
Principaux clients
Abivax
ArchiMed
Chiesi Pharmaceutical
Nasco Insurance Group
Principaux dossiers
- 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.
Deloitte Société d’Avocats
Deloitte Société d’Avocats dispose d’un solide effectif, rassemblant une trentaine d’avocats, lui permettant d’accompagner de grands groupes, dont des entreprises du CAC 40, dans la gestion de l’ensemble de leurs dossiers de droit social. La pratique est dirigée par Malik Douaoui .
Responsables de la pratique:
Malik Douaoui
Autres avocats clés:
Guillemette Peyre
Les références
‘Very responsive team, collaborative mode in listening and finding solutions, very comprehensive legal expertise, and focused on customer needs.’
‘Very serious team that knows its subject very well.’
‘Team with complementary members. Even the most junior profiles are of a very high level. The analysis of the subjects is always very in-depth, detailed and the agreements are always drafted with great legal rigor, which is not always the case with other firms.’
Principaux clients
Ardian
La Poste Telecom
EMZ Partners
Mayoly Spindler
Marle International Holding
TowerBrook Capital Partners
Bpifrance & IDIA Capital Investissement
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Ardian on its entry into exclusive negotiations with the Belgian postal operator Bpostgroup to sell its majority stake in Staci, the European leader in logistics solutions.
- Advised TowerBrook Capital Partners in its acquisition of a stake in EFESO Management Consultants alongside Eurazeo and EFESO management.
- Advised Bpifrance & IDIA Capital Investissement in the third fundraising round for Technique Solaire Group.
Delsol Avocats
Delsol Avocats abrite une équipe solide, offrant une gamme complète d’expertises, en conseil et en contentieux. La pratique est codirigée par Delphine Bretagnolle , Philippe Pacotte , Brice Briel et Anna Milleret-Godet .
Responsables de la pratique:
Delphine Bretagnolle; Brice Briel; Anna Milleret-Godet; Philippe Pacotte
Les références
‘Delsol is a full service firm, with a strong employment practice group.’
‘Anna Milleret-Godet has been a great partner to me, providing me guidance on French employment and labor law issues, educating my business teams, and helping provide practical solutions to challenging French labor law issues. She is always available, very responsive and a pleasure to work with on a consistent basis.’
‘Responsive and professional.’
‘Great competence, listening, proactivity.’
‘Technical mastery, responsiveness, availability, listening to customer needs, understanding of issues, customer orientation, independence of mind.’
‘The team is very efficient in social law, both pragmatic in its approaches and professional.’
‘Brice Briel: excellent lawyer in social law, attentive, with advice that is always very concrete and effective. Able to accurately assess risks and determine the best strategy to apply. Also very available.’
‘The teams combine a very great technical knowledge and expertise backed by a strong experience of the firm but above all they associate an operational or contextual intelligence which gives all the value to their advice. They know how to start from the technical to get as close as possible to the specificity of each client and their environment or even their temperament!’
Principaux clients
Assigraph International
BNP Paribas
Brasserie Du Mont Blanc
CDC (Banque Des Territoires)
Global Data Centre
Gueydon Family (King Jouet)
Holnest
Invess Ile-de-france
Ixo Private Equity
Kyutai
Novasys Ingenierie
Spacetec Partners
Starquest
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Holnest, Jean-Michel Aulas’ family office, on the acquisition of LDLC Arena.
- Advised Global Data Centre Group on its agreement to sell its stake in Etix Everywhere.
- Advised the Gueydon family with the acquisition of a majority stake in their company.|
Dentons
Dentons est sollicité pour gérer les aspects de droit social de la vie des entreprises (lancement d’activité, acquisitions, réorganisations, politiques RH et RSE). Julie Caussade est une experte en matière de mobilité internationale et de contentieux complexes. Katell Déniel-Allioux assiste des clients internationaux dans la réalisation de leurs projet internationaux. Frédérique Meslay Caloni est une spécialiste des contrats de droit social et de la gestion de risques.
Responsables de la pratique:
Julie Caussade; Katell Déniel-Allioux; Frédérique Meslay Caloni
Autres avocats clés:
Yoel Bendavid; Nathaly Blin; Julie Ragueneau
Les références
‘Experienced and professional team. Available, attentive. Always offers pragmatic solutions.’
‘Katell Deniel Allioux is always very helpful and efficient. She quickly understands the problems and offers practical solutions.’
‘Very good knowledge of our company and the law and jurisprudence to advise us.’
Principaux clients
KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts &f Co)
Plaza Athénée/Le Meurice (Dorchester Collection)
Platinum Equity
Vitra Karo
Verlinvest
Sabadell Asabys and Thuja
Plaza Athénée
Leasys (Stellantis group)
Lundbeck SAS
Lucien Barrière
Hyundai (Société Générale Group)
AccorInvest
Principaux dossiers
- Advised KKR along with other Dentons offices, on its purchase of S&P Global’s Engineering Solutions business, for US$975 million in cash.
- Advised Dorchester Collection on the implementation of a new system to propose housing to Plaza Athénée and Le Meurice hotels’ employees, with private and co-living spaces, for a limited period at the beginning of their employment contracts.
- Advised Platinum Equity Advisors LLC, as lead co-counsel, on the acquisition of Calderys, a company that is part of Imerys SA’s High Temperature Solutions (HTS) business.
DLA Piper
DLA Piper assiste une remarquable clientèle dans la gestion de leurs problématiques individuelles et collectives, en conseil et en contentieux (dont des litiges de masse, des enquêtes internes et des conseils en matière de conformité). La pratique est dirigée par Philippe Danesi , qui intervient dans des projets de restructuration et dans la gestion de contentieux complexes et des aspects de droit social des opérations de fusions-acquisitions et dans des. Bijan Eghbal est expert des dossiers de licenciements collectifs. Enfin, Jerôme Halphen intervient en conseil et en contentieux, auprès de clients spécialisés dans les secteurs de la vente et de l'hôtellerie. L’équipe comprend également : Marine Gicquel (senior counsel) et Nicolas Léger, qui a rejoint le cabinet en février 2024.
Responsables de la pratique:
Philippe Danesi
Autres avocats clés:
Bijan Eghbal; Jérôme Halphen; Marine Gicquel; Stéphanie Schindler; Anne Cardon; Nicolas Léger
Les références
‘DLA Piper is an excellent full-service law firm that understands our business very well. Be it employment or technology disputes, they are right among the top. ’
‘Stéphanie Schindler has been a great help in navigating though the complex French legal system. The visibility she gave us on the the future course of action was nothing but stupendous. ’
‘Responsive team, attentive to business issues with great strength of conviction. The DLA team was able to support us throughout a PSE procedure with great flexibility and relevance in the advice. The team intervened in the preparation phases of the procedures and support during implementation.’
Principaux clients
Adobe
Arconic
Associated Press
Catalent
Citibank
EasyJet
Sonepar
FedEx
Four Seasons globally and Hôtel Georges V (Paris)
Domino’s
IHG
Levi-Strauss
Microchip
Niterra France
OpenGate Capital
RATP Dev
SThree
Pfizer
Qualcomm
TMD Friction
Varian Medical Systems
Perrigo
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Perrigo on the implementation of several reorganisation projects in France and coordinates legal assistance on employment law aspects of cross-country reorganisation projects in 15 EU jurisdictions.
- Advising a leading US global advisor on consumer behavior (more than 6,500 people globally / 300 employees in France) with the implementation of a global project consisting in the consolidation of corporate legal entities in France and 7 other countries, following the merger of two majors’ groups operating as world leading consumer market analysists.
DS Avocats
La pratique de droit social de DS Avocats est codirigée par Gwladys Beauchet , ainsi que Béatrice Pola et Léa Duhamel qui ont toutes les deux rejoint le cabinet en 2024.
Responsables de la pratique:
Gwladys Beauchet; Béatrice Pola; Léa Duhamel
Autres avocats clés:
Coline Montangerand
Les références
‘Responsiveness and availability.’
‘Beatrice Pola: very effective for negotiation.’
‘Available team, quality of service, free and direct exchanges.’
‘Glwadys Beauchet and Coline Montangerand: excellent professionals who know their sector of activity very well, responsive and available. Quickly understand the issues and provide excellent diagnoses of situations.’
Principaux clients
Groupe Amundi
Groupe Caceis
Groupe Inetum
Groupe Renault
Groupe Sncf
Groupe Martin Dow
Zentiva France
Alsei
Dpd France
Terrena -bernard Royal Dauphine
Delitoon
Mg Valdunes
Onet Airport Services Cdg
Groupe Nissha Medical
Frederique Constant Europe
Groupe Antea
Choose Paris Region
Eau De Paris
Emmaus International
Kodak
Immo Mousquetaires
Imerys
Diva
Proef France
Envision
Byd
Top Aces
Next Lane
Kyocera
Vishay
Moycen
Principaux dossiers
Eversheds Sutherland (France) LLP
Dirigée par Déborah Attali , l’équipe d’ Eversheds Sutherland (France) LLP assiste ses clients dans la gestion d’un large ensemble de problématiques de droit social, dont leurs projets de restructuration.
Responsables de la pratique:
Déborah Attali
Autres avocats clés:
Manon Lamotte
Les références
‘The team clearly stands out from its peers in terms of availability/responsiveness and customer service skills.’
‘Manon Lamotte is extremely responsive, always available very quickly and reassuring. It is a real pleasure to work alongside her, including complex subjects with stakes. She adapts to the client’s organisation, participates in internal meetings and is concerned that the collaboration is harmonious between all stakeholders.’
‘Team is always attentive, very accessible and responsive. It’s a pleasure to work together.’
‘The Eversheds Sutherland France team have established a really close partnership with us over the past few years. They have a deep understanding of our business, risk appetite, culture and our relationship with our works council and unions and are able to provide us clear, insightful, thoughtful advice. They have come up with innovative and creative problems to delivering on global initiatives and have a good feel for what is likely to work, helping us to adapt global approaches to the nuances of French employment law.’
‘Manon Lamotte is an exceptional partner to us. She has developed a deep understanding of business context, culture and the state of relations with our works council and unions. She is highly responsive, creative and always has an idea for how to solve a challenge. She is adept at spotting an opportunity and proposing a solution that we had not considered. Manon is an exceptional thought partner, and is brilliant in situations where we want to talk a situation through, to try and identify a pathway forward. She switches between French and English seamlessly, depending on the business stakeholders present, and is able to simplify and articulate issues with the right degree of detail for the audience.’
‘Manon Lamotte is the best lawyer I have ever worked with – she’s clear, pragmatic, thorough and commercial and puts the in-house team in the best position possible to advise on complex labour issues. Her advice means that you can deliver results within a certain timescale and you can map out the risks and opportunities in advance.’
‘Eversheds France has very skilled employment, tax and corporate lawyers. The employment team is highly skilled and experienced in areas such as cross border M&A transactions, handling sensitive matters such as employee terminations on various grounds such as economic grounds. They are a one stop shop for all employment queries for tech and other businesses across verticals that are new to France.’
‘An available team, mastering the international/matrix context and providing pragmatic advice.’
Principaux dossiers
FACTORHY
FACTORHY abrite une gamme complète d’expertises de droit social, à laquelle font appel des entreprises françaises et internationales actives dans une grande variété de secteurs. Les associés fondateurs Leslie Nicolaï, Grégory Chastagnol et Laurent Gamet disposent d’une grande expérience dans la gestion des risques et des dossiers de PSE, de négociations collectives, et le traitement du contentieux.
Responsables de la pratique:
Benjamin Desaint; Leslie Nicolaï; Grégory Chastagnol
Autres avocats clés:
Laurent Gamet
Les références
‘It is a team that listens, is very available and has valuable qualifications and experience.’
‘The team is very attentive to tech companies that operate in an innovative environment, with new-generation employees who have new demands in terms of labor law. They are not afraid to delve into rare subjects and find solutions that can be adapted to the client’s context.’
‘The team has a real ability to be educational with its clients regarding new developments in labor law. It is also very appreciable that the firm has contacts in all countries of the world, particularly in the case of processing an employee’s transfer abroad. They take over between the different contacts, which provides great help and reassuring support.‘
‘This is a team focused on customer satisfaction. They know our company perfectly, which allows for fluidity in the processing of subjects. A cross-sectional knowledge of our files.’
Principaux clients
Allianz
Vinci
Michelin
Mondelez
Swile
Doctolib
Job and Talent
BNP Paris
Crédit Agricole
Derichebourg
Elior
Bouygues Telecom
Thales
Swile
Inditex (Zara, Zara Home, Oysho, Bershka, Mussimo Dutti)
Technip Energies
GSK
GSF
SGS
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted Sogefi on the employment aspects relating to the sale of its filtration business, which represented 35% of its turnover.
- Advising the Onclusive Group in relation to the reorganisation of its workforce across Europe.
- Coordinating litigation for Lidl following the introduction of a law on 22 April 2024, which modified the paid leave regime in France.
FIDAL
FIDAL abrite un très large effectif (plus de 250 avocats) qui assiste des PME comme des multinationales dans la gestion de l’ensemble de leurs problématiques de droit social et de sécurité sociale. La pratique est dirigée par Stéphane Béal.
Responsables de la pratique:
Stéphane Beal
Autres avocats clés:
Monique Figuereido
Les références
‘Monique Figuereido has demonstrated exceptional quality in her legal analyses and support.’
‘Adaptability, availability and listening.’
Principaux clients
Beigene
Eiffage Groupe
Bricolex
Association Des Centres De Prevention De L’agirc Arrco (ACPAA)
Area Region Sud
Hologic
Alfa Laval
Principaux dossiers
- Assisting Eiffage with social protection matters (employment law, collective bargaining, insurance, social and tax aspects).
- Assisting Alfa Laval in employment matters, including implementing new Collective Bargaining Agreement
Fieldfisher
Fieldfisher est en mesure de traiter une large gamme de problématiques de droit social. La pratique est codirigée par Laurence Dumure Lambert et Julia Mohamed .
Responsables de la pratique:
Laurence Dumure Lambert; Julia Mohamed
Les références
‘A very smooth service and a mastery of the subject which was essential during the negotiation of my departure as part of a dismissal on a return from expatriation.’
‘Laurence Dumure Lambert was both extremely professional and very personable in her support. In addition to the result, which I am very satisfied with, she was able to support me at every stage. First of all by enlightening me on the legal points, then by negotiating with my company’s counsel. Her female perspective was also invaluable in my case. From the beginning, I felt confident but above all, very well advised – being sure that my interests would be defended as best as possible in this rather technical case.’
Laurence Dumure Lambert’s availability and responsiveness amazed me. I highly recommend her.’
Principaux dossiers
- Advising an international contract logistics group on several international matters, notably assisting on a survey on disability legislation in 12 different jurisdictions.
- Advising a subsidiary of a leading cosmetics and beauty company, on the enforcement of a non-competition clause. Commenced legal actions both at the commercial court and the labor court to enforce the non-compete clause.
- Advising a retail group on the closure of its French subsidiary.
Flichy Grangé Avocats
Flichy Grangé Avocats assiste une remarquable clientèle constituée de grandes entreprises françaises et internationales, et d'organismes publics. Le cabinet abrite un large effectif, une gamme complète d’expertises et peut traiter des dossiers de dimension internationale. Il intervient régulièrement dans la gestion des aspects de droit social des opérations de fusions-acquisitions, et assiste ses clients dans la négociation collective, leurs projets de restructuration et dans le traitement de problématiques de santé et sécurité au travail. Se distinguent particulièrement au sein du cabinet : Joël Grangé, Jeannie Credoz-Rosier, Stéphanie Guedes Da Costa, Florence Bacquet, Stéphanie Dumas et Caroline Scherrmann. Marine Conche a quitté le cabinet en 2024.
Responsables de la pratique:
Joel Grange; Philippe Montanier; Arnaud Chaulet; Juliana Kovac; Olivier Kress; Blandine Allix; Nabila Fauche-el Aougri; Stephanie Guedes Da Costa; Stéphanie Dumas; Joumana Frangie-moukanas; Cyprien Pialoux; Jeannie Crédoz-Rosier; Charlotte Michaud; Bruno Fieschi; Corinne Potier; Aurélie Cormier Le Goff; Florence Bacquet; Caroline Scherrmann; Camille Ventejou; Frédéric-Guillaume Laprevote; Franck Morel; Emmanuel Raynaud; Amandine Vetu; Natacha Lesellier; Romain Guichard; Olivier Mambre; Stéphane Flichy
Les références
‘Excellent team, always very creative on our new projects. Always very sharp and quality advice. A real pleasure!’
‘Ability to adapt to very diverse personalities and ways of approaching subjects.’
‘Caroline Schermann and Aurelier Cormier Le Goff are particularly attentive to our needs. They are available and offer very in-depth support.’
‘This is a firm I have worked with for many years. I am fully satisfied with their help and support. They are very competent in all areas concerning social law and extremely responsive when requested.’
‘We work in particular with Aurélie Cormier Le Goff, whose competence, analytical finesse, intelligence and availability are unanimously recognized.’
Principaux clients
Bouygues
CRPN
General Electric
Goodyear
Heidelberg Materials
The Post Office
National Assembly
SNCF
General Society
Vivendi Village
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Bouygues Telecom, a full-service electronic communications operator, in finalizing an exclusivity protocol aimed at the total acquisition of La Poste Telecom.
- Advised Société Générale, a European leader in financial services for over 150 years, on a divestiture project of an equipment business, carried out by a parent holding company in France and various subsidiaries and branches worldwide.
- Advised Vivendi and Vivendi Village, a leading European live entertainment company, on a project to divest their ticketing and festivals division internationally to the German company CTS Eventim.
Franklin
Franklin gère une gamme complète de problématiques de droit social, couvrant les projets de restructuration, les négociations collectives, la conduite d’enquêtes internes et les problématiques de santé et la sécurité au travail. La pratique est dirigée par Myriam de Gaudusson, qui conseille une clientèle française et internationale, dont des institutions financières et des fonds d'investissement. Patrick Thiébart assiste ses clients en matière de conformité, dans la réalisation de leurs projets de restructuration et le contentieux.
Responsables de la pratique:
Myriam de Gaudusson
Autres avocats clés:
Patrick Thiébart; Amélie Nisio; Silvia Rumanescu; Meggane Saunier
Les références
‘Very professional, responsive team. With the same level of information, it is reachable at any time, and able to respond to any problem/request. The frequent use of videoconferencing and online document sharing allows us to be informed at all times.’
‘Myriam de Gaudusson: Involved in all her cases, expert in social law and knowing how to innovate when faced with thorny cases. She also knows how to surround herself with qualified and available collaborators, with a perfect knowledge of our profession and its issues.’
‘Responsiveness, skills and competence.’
Principaux clients
ACE Capital Partners
Axalta
C40
CBA Informatique Libérale
Delta Airlines
Global Map Solution
Groupe Magellim
Groupe Sprint
IBL Ldt
Principaux dossiers
Freshfields LLP
Freshfields LLP dispose d’un solide savoir-faire dans la gestion des dossiers internationaux. Le cabinet assiste ainsi une clientèle internationale sur la gestion des aspects de droit social liés aux fusions-acquisitions et la conduite de projets de réorganisation. La pratique est codirigée par Gwen Senlanne , qui gère des dossiers complexes en conseil et en contentieux (départ de dirigeants, rémunération, enquêtes internes) ; et Christel Cacioppo, une spécialiste des projets de restructuration, des aspects de droit social des opérations de fusions-acquisitions et des sujets de protection sociale. L’équipe comprend aussiElodie Favre-Thellmann et Sarah Bassis .
Responsables de la pratique:
Christel Cacioppo; Gwen Senlanne
Autres avocats clés:
Elodie Favre-Thellmann; Sarah Bassis
Les références
‘Top quality. Very strong in merger and acquisition projects.’
‘Gwen Senlanne and Elodie Favre-Thellmann: Very great understanding of business and work force.’
Principaux clients
Bristol-Myers Squibb
EDF
UBS – Crédit Suisse acquisition and integration
Novartis
AstraZeneca
Principaux dossiers
- Advising EDF on its acquisition of General Electric’s steam power’s nuclear activities.
- Advising Bristol-Myers Squibb on all HR matters outside the US, coordinating the work of legal advisors in more than 50 jurisdictions.
- Advising UBS and Credit Suisse on the tax and legal aspects of the integration of Credit Suisse’s activities into the UBS group organisation, in all the jurisdictions in which Credit Suisse is present.
Fromont Briens
Fromont Briens abrite un large effectif au sein de ses bureaux de Paris et Lyon. Le cabinet conseille notamment ses clients sur la gestion des aspects de droit social des opérations de fusions-acquisitions, la conduite de projets de restructuration, ainsi que le traitement de problématiques de conformité et de droit pénal du travail. La pratique est codirigée par les Lyonnais Ludovic Genty , Nicolas Chavrier, Maud Perilli et Hugues Pelissier ; et Marie-Laurence Boulanger (Paris/Lyon). Sophie Pélicier-Loevenbruck est également recommandée.
Responsables de la pratique:
Marie-Laurence Boulanger; Maud Perilli; Nicolas Chavrier; Ludovic Genty; Hugues Pélissier
Autres avocats clés:
Cyrille Franco; Catherine Millet-Ursin; Sophie Pelicier-Loevenbruck; Cécilia Arandel; Auriane Damez; Sarah Sagar; Edouard Gintrand; Vanessa Delattre; Anne-Laure Cottin; Thomas Baudoin; Charles Dumel
Les références
‘Very efficient team, able to share clear and practical legal opinions, ensuring to provide specific feedback applicable to the specific case by taking the context into consideration. Our contacts maintain a simple and always friendly approach, which promotes good communication between our teams.’
‘Sophie Pelicier-Loevenbruck: A very pleasant person who combines exceptional quality of work with pragmatism that allows our clients to move forward.’
‘I like their reactivity and their style, which perfectly blends with our style and with our clients expectations.’
‘They are able to deliver in a very short time and meet deadlines.’
‘I like working with Sophie Pelicier-Loevenbruck. She is friendly, responsive and to the point. I feel I can rely on her.’
‘Very good responsiveness. Fromont Briens stands out for its technical expertise and customer service superior to what I have experienced from other service providers.’
‘Intimate knowledge of the client file in general. Exceptional availability, flexibility, responsiveness, adaptation. Strong capacity to produce deliverables, excellent cooperation and coordination with other international law firms in the context of steering and managing cross-functional legal projects.’
‘Cécilia Arandel and her team: our relationships are not similar to those of lawyer-client but to those of work colleagues, this is what makes our exchanges special, which are therefore fluid and efficient (and pleasant).’
Principaux clients
AG2R
Apicil
Becton Dickinson
Crossroads
Water Tower
Covea
DHL Global Forwarding
French Football Federation
French Insurance Federation
Fiducial Private Secruity
Giphar Group
Groupama
Prysmian Group
Vyv Group
Pasteur Institute
Pasteur Institute
Logista
MACIF
MAIF
Malakoff Humanis
Ralph Lauren
SYNERPA
Principaux dossiers
FTMS Avocats
FTMS Avocats conseille une large gamme de clients français et internationaux, actifs dans des secteurs variés dont le luxe et les médias, sur la gestion d’un large ensemble de problématiques de droit social. Jean Néret est un expert du droit pénal du travail. Olivier Angotti est un expert des dossiers de licenciements et de restructuration. L’équipe comprend aussi : Sabrina Kemel, Isabelle Pontal et Maximilien Champy .
Responsables de la pratique:
Jean Neret; Olivier Angotti; Sabrina Kemel
Autres avocats clés:
Isabelle Pontal; Maximilien Champy
Les références
‘I am used to working with Isabelle Pontal and Maximilien Champy and it is always a pleasure to talk with them, they complement each other perfectly, demonstrate great listening skills and efficiency. They know how to make themselves available when I ask for advice. They are an integral part of « my » team. I could not see myself working without them, or not calling on them when I have an opinion, a need for advice. They always respond, and a real bond has been created, beyond the strictly professional aspect; thank you to them!’
‘Adaptation to the client and the financial issues of the files. Very close to the client and their activity, the team’s accessibility and agility are an asset compared to firms operating in the same field.’
‘Olivier Angotti: proximity and legal and social sensitivity. Isabelle Pontal: perseverance and availability.’
‘Isabelle Pontal: ability to take a step back, to simplify complex subjects without making them simplistic, ability to take subjects in the context of the company. Maximilien Champy: ability to answer questions by providing precise and pragmatic answers.’
‘Sabrina Kemel: for her pragmatic and tactical approach to cases.’
‘Isabelle Pontal for her competence, availability and speed in responding to requests.’
‘The team is multidisciplinary and provides its clients with the best contact/specialist depending on the subject. They are committed to providing clear and precise answers within the time limits. They do not just give a legal answer but offer solutions adapted and personalized to our environments and needs. There is no overcharging and the exchange time is appreciable.’
‘I work mainly with Sabrina Kemel and Maximilien Champy. They are attentive, ultra competent and professional. They adapt to our needs and always find the best solution. Each time there is a rational analysis as well as a consideration of the cost/risk/benefit ratio.’
Principaux clients
Valeo
Christian Dior
BALMAIN
STELLANTIS
Linamar
ACS
ISS
Marriott
CA Auto Bank
SMRC Automotive France
CEA
Sodexo
SGS France
Accor Invest
Groupe Rousselet
Garance Mutuelle
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Valeo in the implementation of a major redundancy exercise involving the elimination of 400 positions.
- Assisted management during negotiations with the LVMH Group during the acquisition of Paris Match.
- Assisting CA Auto Bank in connection with the labour law issues raised by the integration of SOFINCO activities within CA Auto Bank.
Gibson Dunn
Gibson Dunn traite un large ensemble de problématiques de droit social, dont des dossiers de restructuration, de rémunération, de relations sociales et syndicales, et de santé et sécurité au travail. La pratique est dirigée par Nataline Fleury , qui assiste de grands clients dans la conduite de négociations sensibles, ainsi que dans la réalisation de PSE et de projets de restructuration de grande envergure. L’équipe comprend aussi Charline Cosmao .
Responsables de la pratique:
Nataline Fleury
Autres avocats clés:
Charline Cosmao
Les références
‘Responsiveness, competence, strength of proposal.’
‘Technically superb, strong team players, extremely responsive and user-friendly.’
‘Nataline Fleury is an absolute star. We rely on her in all our most sensitive matters.’
Principaux clients
DCM Jennyfer
JULES
La Halle
Blade
Savills SA
Lapeyre
KDC-One
MÜPRO
Principaux dossiers
Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I.
Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. est reconnu pour ses compétences de droit social, en conseil et en contentieux. Le cabinet dispose d’un large réseau mondial, auquel font appel de grandes entreprises françaises et internationales pour la gestion de leurs dossiers internationaux. L’équipe intervient régulièrement dans la gestion des aspects de droit social liés à de grandes opérations de fusions-acquisitions cotées ou non cotées, et dans le traitement des dossiers de dirigeants, de discrimination, de droit pénal du travail ou en matière de relations syndicales. Spécialiste du droit social et de la protection sociale, David Jonin assiste de nombreux clients dans le secteur du luxe. Benjamin Krief représente des groupes internationaux dans la gestion de leurs litiges stratégiques et dans la conduite de négociations sensibles. L’équipe comprend enfin le spécialiste du contentieux Guillaume Navarro et Anne Le Quinquis .
Responsables de la pratique:
David Jonin; Benjamin Krief; Anne Le Quinquis; Guillaume Navarro
Les références
‘The Gide law firm’s employment law team is very responsive and quickly understands the issues raised and the challenges for our company as well as its specific regulatory and social environment. Their answers are always very clear and precise, take into account the legal and social context and often offer interesting solutions. The lawyers are easy to reach and very attentive.’
‘Benjamin Krief is very available, very competent and very reassuring for his clients.’
‘Very effective.’
‘Listening. Adaptation. Strategy.’
Principaux clients
Cerberus
Verallia
My Money Bank
Honeywell
Xerox
Engie
KKR
AIR AUSTRAL
EDF
Elengy
Storengy
GRTGAZ
French Tennis Federation
GRDF
Enedis
Albioma
Gostudent
Uber
Uber Eats
Principaux dossiers
Grant Thornton Société d’Avocats
Grant Thornton Société d’Avocats conseille des groupes français et internationaux et des PME sur la gestion de leurs dossiers stratégiques et de leurs problématiques quotidiennes de droit social. Caroline Luche-Rocchia dirige la pratique.
Responsables de la pratique:
Caroline Luche-Rocchia
Autres avocats clés:
Maïlys Tixier; Cécile Didolot
Les références
‘Attentive team with a very good understanding of the issues. Adaptability in relation to the issues.’
‘Listening. Availability. Professionalism.’
‘The Grant Thornton team demonstrates a global approach to the matters, taking into account, as well, the legal, financial and psychological aspects of the files. This allows us to properly consider all the potential risks depending on the direction that a file takes.’
Principaux clients
SAP
Valbiotis
Archlynk Germany GmbH
Air Up GmbH
Steambow GmbH
Escalator Planet S.R.O
InDepo Logistics
UTI International
Pulmonx
Bitzer
DAF Trucks France, Paris et N.V.
Bank of Communications
SR Technics
GATX Rail France
The Lee Company
Principaux dossiers
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP assiste ses clients dans la conduite de grands projets de restructuration de dimension nationale comme internationale, et dans la gestion de leurs dossiers RH et de révocation de dirigeants. Responsable de la pratique pour la région MENA, Emma Röhsler prodigue des conseils en matière de risques réputationnels et gère des procédures sensibles de lanceur d’alerte. La pratique parisienne est supervisée par la spécialiste du contentieux Sophie Brézin .
Responsables de la pratique:
Sophie Brézin; Emma Röhsler
Autres avocats clés:
Elisabeth Debrégeas; Guilhem Séronie; Jeanne Dolleans; Emmanuel Piekut
Les références
‘The team possesses excellent skills, and is very capable at explaining the specifics of French employment law to non-French HR experts. ’
‘Emma Röhsler is a very good lawyer, kind and very practical.’
‘The team is very service-minded and quick, and quickly understands complicated international employment law issues.’
Principaux clients
ABN AMRO
Air Liquide
ALTEN, world leader in engineering and IT Services
CAMO Groupe
CBRE
Cellnex Telecom
Danone, a French multinational food-products corporation
Diageo
EasyJet
Eurazeo
GXO
Hennes & Mauritz (H&M)
iCIMIS
Incitec Pivot
Itron
Martin Brower
Maurel & Prom
Michael Page
Mitel France
Olivier Wyman
OneWeb
Orange Bank
Paris Realty Fund
Perenco
Renault
Société Générale
Sofidy
Sonepar
Tesla
Tikehau Capital
Triplelift Inc
Triumph
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Eurazeo on its investment in regional data center provider Etix Everywhere, through the Eurazeo Transition Infrastructure Fund.
- Assisted Renault, a key shareholder and industrial partner of Verkor, including on employment aspects.
- Advised OneWeb, a low earth orbit (LEO) broadband satellite communications company, backed by the Bharti group, the UK Government, SoftBank and Hanwha Systems, in relation to its proposed combination with Eutelsat Communications, a listed French satellite and telecommunications company.
HOCHE AVOCATS
HOCHE AVOCATS assiste des groupes français et internationaux dans la gestion de leurs problématiques collectives et individuelles de droit social et de mobilité internationale, en conseil et en contentieux. L’équipe dispose notamment d’un fort savoir-faire dans le secteur de la culture. La pratique est codirigée par Frédérique CASSEREAU et Soazig Préteseille qui a rejoint le cabinet en 2024.
Responsables de la pratique:
Frédérique Cassereau; Soazig Preteseille
Autres avocats clés:
Anael Andre
Les références
‘Very responsive, precise team, who understood our needs very well.’
‘Frédérique Cassereau: Availability, quality of analysis, knowledge of the context, strategic perspective.’
‘Pragmatism, trust, ethics, pleasantness are all elements that can be used to describe the Hoche Avocats teams.’
‘Soazig Preteseille is my main contact. She is a lawyer with strong expertise in social law, available, pragmatic, humble, a person you can count on.’
‘Hoche Avocats is our advisor on all social issues as well as all commercial litigation. On this subject, in addition to their particular expertise in our sector, they systematically develop an intelligent approach to problems associated with a very close proximity to our teams reinforced by permanent availability. This cocktail brings us an excellent service, among the best on the market, which converts into efficiency and reliability for our organization.’
‘The Hoche team is multidisciplinary and meets our expectations; it provides advice and support for many complex cases. It is very agile in terms of professional practices in our sector of activity.’
‘Frédérique Cassereau is particularly efficient and responsive to our requests. These collaborators are carefully selected and we can count on their availability and professionalism, in particular Anael Andre.’
‘Excellent knowledge and up to date support’.
Principaux clients
AEG Power Solutions
AEROW
A&K Travel Group
Arterris
Auxitrol – Group Transdim
Comédie Française
Centre National de la musique
China Construction Bank
Cinémathèque Française
Columbia Shipmanagement
Meanings Capital Partners
LIDO 2 Paris
Opéra de Paris
Philharmonie de Paris
Scania France
Siemens Energy
TK Elevator
ZTE
Principaux dossiers
Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLP
Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLP dispose d’une solide plateforme internationale de bureaux permettant au cabinet d’offrir une large palette de compétences et d’intervenir dans des dossiers internationaux. L’équipe parisienne assiste de grandes entreprises françaises et internationales dans la gestion de leurs problématiques quotidiennes de droit social, et gère aussi les aspects de droit social liés à des situations de procédures collectives et des opérations de fusions-acquisitions. Elle intervient aussi lors de contrôles URSSAF. La pratique est codirigée par le spécialiste du contentieux Thierry Meillat , qui traite des dossiers sensibles et complexes ; et Marion Guertault, qui est une experte des dossiers de restructuration, et des problématiques de droit social liées aux opérations de fusions-acquisitions ou de transfert d'activités. L’équipe comprend aussi Hélène de Nazelle (counsel).
Responsables de la pratique:
Thierry Meillat; Marion Guertault
Autres avocats clés:
Hélène de Nazelle
Les références
‘Responsiveness, speed of intervention. Expertise, understanding of needs and adaptation to our problems. Pragmatism. Pedagogy. Professionalism.’
‘They are an extremely professional team. They are always available and provide very good advice, exploring all possible options, particularly taking into account the constraints of our company, which is really appreciated.’
‘Their professionalism, attentiveness, availability, their adaptability to our business constraints.’
Principaux clients
PerkinElmer
Labcorp/Fortrea
ZF
Principaux dossiers
Holis Avocats
Fondé en 2024, Holis Avocats aligne une équipe solide qui conseille des clients français et internationaux sur la gestion d’un large ensemble de problématiques de droit social. La boutique est dirigée par Foulques de Rostolan (ex Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I.), un grand spécialiste des dossiers de réorganisation et de restructuration d'entreprises, ainsi que du contentieux. Il est entouré de ses cofondateurs Yan-Eric Logeais, Lisa Chézé-Dartencet et Maxime Houlès .
Responsables de la pratique:
Foulques de Rostolan
Autres avocats clés:
Yan-Eric Logeais; Lisa Chézé-Dartencet; Maxime Houlès; Francis Kessler
Les références
‘Foulques de Rostolan and Maxime Houlès have, beyond their expertise in law, a knowledge of how companies operate and an ability to measure the practical impacts (risks/benefits) of the application of social law.’
‘I would like to express my full satisfaction with the quality of the support offered by this firm. The experience of the firm’s members allows them to handle our delicate procedures with the same level of professionalism and competence as a large firm. Their proximity to their clients, combined with remarkable responsiveness and availability, is particularly appreciable.’
‘I would particularly like to thank Lisa Chézé-Dartencet, who is the reason for my glowing opinion on this firm. Her proximity, her extreme availability, and her support always adapted to my various issues demonstrate her great professional qualities. She stands out for her attentive listening and her ability to offer pragmatic solutions, perfectly aligned with my specific needs. Her involvement and constant follow-up are for me guarantees of trust and serenity, which fully justifies my high appreciation of her support. What truly sets her apart is her ability to go beyond simple consultation or the one-off response to a question. She systematically projects long-term support, thus offering a very reassuring feeling of security and trust.’
Principaux clients
AG2R La Mondiale
Ajinomoto Europe
Ayming
Barry Callebaut
CCR RE
DFDS
Electricité de France (EDF) and its subsidiaries (including Réseau de Transport d’Electricité – RTE)
Lacoste
Pathé Gaumont
Vueling
Principaux dossiers
jasper Avocats
Jasper Avocats abrite une offre complète en droit social, couvrant le conseil et le contentieux des relations individuelles et collectives. L’équipe se distingue particulièrement pour son savoir-faire contentieux. La pratique est codirigée par Frédéric Sicard, Marie-Alice Jourde et Alice Delamarre.
Responsables de la pratique:
Frédéric Sicard; Marie-Alice Jourde; Alice Delamarre
Les références
‘Les avocats du cabinet se distinguent par leurs compétences techniques, leur capacité d’innovation, et aussi par leur contact client.’
‘Nous travaillons avec Marie-Alice Jourde et Alice Delamarre pour leur expertise dans le domaine du droit du travail.’
‘Réactivité aux demandes, même à la dernière minute. Facturation efficace basée sur les besoins réels. Suivi proactif des dossiers.’
‘Particulièrement fort dans les litiges en droit du travail.’
Principaux dossiers
Jeantet
Jeantet assiste des entreprises françaises et internationales dans la gestion de l’ensemble de leurs problématiques de droit social, en conseil et en contentieux. Le cabinet accompagne notamment ses clients dans la conduite de leurs projets de restructuration et réorganisation. La pratique est codirigée par Nicolas Mancret et Laetitia Ternisien .
Responsables de la pratique:
Nicolas Mancret; Laetitia Ternisien
Autres avocats clés:
Océane Demoulin
Les références
‘The team at Jeantet firm is of very high quality – professional in French law, with experience in various subjects. They show real international openness, therefore a strong understanding of intercultural issues. Very great availability and understanding of the often complex constraints of the client.’
‘Within the team, Laetitia Ternisien and Océane Demoulin are particularly attentive to their clients, providing advice in a proactive manner in all areas of the company.’
‘Competence, helicopter view, listening to customer needs.’
‘Nicolas Mancret: understanding of contexts, expertise, strategic vision.’
Principaux clients
Conforama
Bricorama
Nocibé
Principaux dossiers
Joffe & Associés
Joffe & Associés accompagne ses clients dans le traitement d’une gamme complète de problématiques de droit social, en conseil et en contentieux. L’équipe de droit social intervient en étroite collaboration avec le département corporate du cabinet. La pratique est codirigée par Géraldine Lepeytre et Blaise Deltombe .
Responsables de la pratique:
Blaise Deltombe; Géraldine Lepeytre
Autres avocats clés:
Caroline Vital
Les références
‘Expertise dynamism responsiveness solution oriented.’
‘Responsiveness and professionalism.’
‘I work with Caroline Vital, she is available, responsive, gives good advice and is very pleasant.’
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Flowserve on a regular basis since 2005 with regard to all aspects of employment law.
- Advising AON France for many day-to-day labor and employment aspects, a confidential merger project and assistance on negotiating the remuneration packages of top executives/C-level profiles.
Jones Day
Jones Day est doté d’une large plateforme mondiale et paneuropéenne lui permettant de traiter des dossiers de dimension internationale (comme des projets de licenciements individuels ou collectifs), en conseil et en contentieux. Au sein du bureau parisien, la très expérimentée Emmanuelle Rivez-Domont assiste ses clients dans leurs projets de réorganisation et dans la gestion du contentieux ; quand Jean-Michel Bobillo , autre spécialiste du contentieux, gère aussi les aspects de droit social des opérations de fusions-acquisitions.
Responsables de la pratique:
Emmanuelle Rivez-Domont
Autres avocats clés:
Jean-Michel Bobillo; Gabriel Ferran
Principaux clients
Framatome SAS
Orano
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Orano on the setting-up of 2 joint-ventures dedicated to the production of critical materials for batteries for electric vehicles, together with Chinese group XTC New Energy.
K&L Gates LLP
Dirigée par Christine Artus , l’équipe de droit social de K&L Gates LLP accompagne notamment ses clients dans la conduite de leurs projets de réorganisation, de fusions-acquisitions et de licenciements individuels et collectifs, ainsi que dans la gestion du contentieux.
Responsables de la pratique:
Christine Artus
Autres avocats clés:
Sarah Chihi
Les références
‘Synergies between team members are felt throughout the files.’
‘Christine Artus: friendly and constructive exchanges. Both efficient and personable in her approach to files.’
‘Professional, competent, available team.’
Principaux clients
Baxter SAS
Fujifilm Corporation
Boralex SAS
Hexcel
Principaux dossiers
Kopper
Kopper assiste ses clients dans la gestion de leurs problématiques de droit social, en conseil et en contentieux. La pratique est codirigée par Sandra Thiry et Thomas Fernandez-Boni .
Responsables de la pratique:
Sandra Thiry; Thomas Fernandez-Boni
Les références
‘Kopper’s legal team has always been helpful and provided our company with a detailed overview of the situation, as well as by offering ways and means how to handle a matter.’
‘All the team members are very approachable as well as helpful whenever needed. ’
‘Responsiveness, trust, mastery of the subject and of the recommended company, availability, efficiency.’
Principaux dossiers
KPMG Avocats, France
KPMG Avocats, France abrite un effectif totalisant une cinquantaine avocats spécialisés en droit social. Le cabinet assiste des entreprises françaises et internationales dans la gestion de leurs problématiques quotidiennes de droit social, ainsi que lors de la mise en œuvre de leurs projets stratégiques comme des opérations de fusions-acquisitions et de restructuration. Albane Eglinger et Olivier Masi codirigent la pratique.
Principaux clients
IK Partners
Ardian
Fondation Santé Services
Latour Capital
ICG
Eurazeo
Arkea Capital
Bpifrance
Oquendo
The Independents
Misterkemp
Ferrero
Groupe NGE
Experienced Capital Partners
Big Mamma
Gritchen
Principaux dossiers
- Advised IK Partners on the disposal to the Swizz group Emmi, for € 900 million, of its stake in Mademoiselle Desserts, a leading European manufacturer of frozen pastries.
- Advised Eurazeo on the € 600 million acquisition of a majority stake in Eres, France’s leading independent provider of employee savings and pension savings
- Advised the digital interim network Mistertemp’ group on the entry into its capital of Andera MidCap for € 200 million.
Latham & Watkins
Latham & Watkins est un spécialiste des problématiques de conformité, de lanceur d’alerte et des risques judiciaires. L’équipe parisienne assiste aussi ses clients dans leurs projets de restructuration et dans le traitement des aspects de droit social liés aux opérations de fusions-acquisitions. La pratique est dirigée par Matthias Rubner , qui traite de nombreuses problématiques de droit social dont des dossiers de conformité, d’enquêtes internes, de départs de dirigeants et de restructuration. L’équipe comprend aussi Romain Nairi .
Responsables de la pratique:
Matthias Rubner
Autres avocats clés:
Romain Nairi
Les références
‘The main asset of the Latham and Watkins team is its multidisciplinarity. We belong to a sector with many specificities, whether commercial, legal or social: they quickly identify the issues, and are sensitive and responsive to their client’s requirements.’
‘Romain Nairi was particularly responsive and gave good advice. Always available when requested, they were able to answer all our questions thanks to their experience and expertise in employment law, which allowed us to make quick and thoughtful decisions. The outcome of the procedure was fully satisfactory thanks to their rigor and involvement in our case.’
Principaux clients
Demant A/S
SK Capital
Syneos
Principaux dossiers
Lext Avocats
Lext Avocats assiste une clientèle française et internationale dans la gestion d’un large ensemble de problématiques collectives et individuelles de droit social. L’équipe, basée au sein des bureaux de Paris et du Mans, est codirigée par Isabelle Quenet-Chabrun et Marc Patin .
Responsables de la pratique:
Isabelle Quenet-Chabrun; Marc Patin
Autres avocats clés:
Alice Urbain; Laurenne Flamee
Les références
‘The specificity of the Lext Avocats employment law team lies in the in-depth expertise that the teams have in the field. It is an available team, which has the capacity to respond quickly to our requests, which is an undeniable major asset.’
‘I work in particular with Marc Patin, who has extensive experience in employment law, with whom we have been working for several years in a close and trusting relationship.’
‘Within the team, Isabelle Quenet-Chabrun particularly stands out for her technical expertise and her mastery of complex cases, particularly in the area of employment law. Her strategic sense is a real asset and brings a long-term vision that enriches our decision-making.’
Principaux dossiers
Linklaters
Linklaters est réputé pour sa forte expertise de droit social, en conseil et en contentieux, notamment auprès de nombreux clients internationaux. L’équipe parisienne, qui peut s’appuyer sur une large plateforme internationale, traite une large gamme de problématiques, couvrant les projets de réorganisation, les aspects de droit social liés aux opérations de fusions-acquisitions et les contentieux de masse. La pratique est dirigée par le très expérimenté Lionel Vuidard , qui traite régulièrement des contentieux à forts enjeux. Géric Clomes intervient dans des dossiers stratégiques et transfrontaliers pour le compte d’une clientèle internationale, comprenant des banques, des fonds de capital-investissement et des entreprises.
Responsables de la pratique:
Lionel Vuidard; Géric Clomes
Les références
‘High quality of team members with different visions and personalities.’
‘Exceptionally timely and prompt responses. Highly commercial practical advice.’
‘Lionel Viudrad makes us feel like we are the most important even though we know he has many competing demands. His advice is very well tailored to our commercial needs. We operate across many European locations and Lionel is our best external counsel.’
Principaux clients
Automotive Cells Company
Bleu
Bonhams France
CACEIS
CA Indosuez Wealth (Europe)
Carrier Global Corporation
CGI France
Constellation Automotive
EPI
Europcar International
Groupe BEL
John Cockerill Defense
LG Electronics France
Lipton Teas and Infusions France
Moelis & Company
Nestlé
Perfetti Van Melle Group B.V.
Project44
Richemont International
RTL Group
RTX Corporation
Semtech
SWIFT
Vivescia
XTX Markets
Principaux dossiers
- Advised CACEIS, the asset servicing banking group, a subsidiary of Crédit Agricole S.A. and Santander, on the employment aspects of the acquisition of RBC Investor Services operations in Europe.
- Advised Perfetti Van Melle Group BV (PVM), the owner of confectionary brands such as Chupa Chups and Mentos, in relation to its acquisition of Mondelez’s developed-market gum business in the United States, Canada and Europe.
- Advised John Cockerill, a significant supplier of tank turrets for light armoured vehicles, firing systems, and simulation, on the employment aspects of the acquisition of Arquus, the main French supplier of military vehicles from Volvo Group.
Littler France
Littler France dispose d’un solide effectif, capable de traiter une large gamme de problématiques de droit social, en conseil et en contentieux. Des start-ups, des PME et de grands groupes français et internationaux font appel au cabinet. La pratique est codirigée par Julie Béot-Rabiot, Sabrina Dougados, Jean-Martial Buisson et Guillaume Desmoulin. Barbara Mollet est également recommandée.
Responsables de la pratique:
Julie Béot-Rabiot; Guillaume Desmoulin; Jean-Martial Buisson; Sabrina Dougados
Autres avocats clés:
Barbara Mollet; Coralie Jamois; Léa Rameau; Laura Jousselin; Jacques de Tonquédec; Olivier Thibaud
Les références
‘Availability, responsiveness, complementarity. This firm is excellent, which is why we entrust them with all our files regardless of their nature and geographical scope.’
‘This is a dynamic team that is always ready to help and find solutions and brainstorm solutions together with the client, which is appreciated. The strength of this team is that it provides business-oriented advice, while giving the legal nuances that allow informed decisions to be made.’
‘The quality of the service provided is remarkable and the team is innovative compared to its competitors in terms of its dynamism, use of technology and collaboration.’
‘Barbara Mollet particularly stands out for her experience and quick thinking that allows her to quickly identify a problem and brainstorm a solution. Guaranteed business approach.’
‘Young, very responsive team, providing good advice.‘
‘Very attentive and available team. Team with solid skills. Great trust has been established.’
‘Guillaume Desmoulin provides advice that is practical and to the point. We value the quality of translating local legal institutions to a broader global employment complex.’
‘The Littler team that supports us has excellent expertise in the topics covered, they are very good advisors. They know the history of our company and know how to adapt to our culture.’
Principaux clients
Engie
Boiron
Airbus
Organization Committee of Olympic Games Paris 2024
La Poste
GE Vernova
Sephora
Oracle
LVMH Fragrance Brands
INSEAD
UGC
Ardian
McDonald’s
Principaux dossiers
LPA Law
LPA Law dispose d’une équipe « pragmatique» qui assiste ses clients sur la gestion d’un large ensemble de problématiques de droit social, dont des dossiers stratégiques (aspects de droit social liés aux opérations de fusions-acquisitions, projets de réorganisation, sujets de santé et de sécurité au travail, droit pénal social). A la tête de la pratique, Sophie Marinier est une experte des dossiers de restructuration et du contentieux, qui conseille de nombreux clients dans les secteurs pharmaceutique, bancaire et de la vente. L’équipe comprend aussi Sandra Hundsdörfer et Karine Bézille .
Responsables de la pratique:
Sophie Marinier
Autres avocats clés:
Karine Bézille; Sandra Hundsdörfer;
Les références
‘This team has several assets: flawless legal expertise, an ability to propose innovative solutions, a listening capacity which allows it to clearly identify the problems and expectations of clients and great availability.’
‘I have enjoyed working with Sandra Hundsdorfer for many years. I appreciate her availability, the speed with which she responds to me and the clarity of explanations. It is precise, clear and complete.’
‘Very good knowledge of the company. Pragmatic lawyers.’
‘Responsive, relevant and professional.’
‘Availability and responsiveness are the team’s major assets. A very good understanding of our needs as well as a good analysis of situations ensure our efficiency and success.’
‘Complete and complementary team.’
‘Sandra Hundsdorfer: very good in bringing French and German law together.’
Principaux clients
Symrise
Seb
Principaux dossiers
Lusis Avocats
Lusis Avocats assiste ses clients dans la gestion de leurs problématiques collectives et individuelles. La boutique de droit social est codirigée par Frédéric Leclercq , Hélène Said , Hortense Gebel , Mikaël Pelan , Adeline Larvaron , Gaïa Sanchez et François Vergne .
Responsables de la pratique:
Frédéric Leclercq; Hélène Said; Hortense Gebel; Mikaël Pelan; Adeline Larvaron; Gaïa Sanchez; François Vergne
Les références
‘The Lusis team shows strong dynamism, exemplary customer service and significant availability. The quality of the advice is much higher and personalised compared to the competition. We are kept informed in real time of innovations and legal monitoring.’
‘Mikaël Pelan stands out for his increased accessibility, as well as the adaptability he demonstrates according to the client’s expectations. Quality of advice and client management on what is to be done, specifying the actions of each. Excellent results in litigation, and high performance in pleadings.’
‘Dynamic team, very responsive, and ensuring very good follow-up of files. Team working with a partner and several lawyers, familiar with all the files, which allows for fluidity in the follow-up of files.’
Principaux clients
Furla
Alpla
Suez Eau France
Cogedis
TNS Parsons
Stef
Avanade
Medicalib
Wynd/thematic Group
Alterea
Cpam 84
Figeac Aero
Saipol
Ipsen
Sodexo
Francaise Des Jeux
Experis
Geodis
Enercon
Caisse De Prevoyance Sociale
Engie Home Services
Itron Inc
Principaux dossiers
Majj Avocats
MAJJ Avocats offre un panel complet d’expertises à destination d’une clientèle de grands comptes, dont Sony France et La Poste. La boutique de droit social est codirigée par un quintet d’associés formé de : Juliette Pouyet, une spécialiste des dossiers sensibles de sécurité sociale et des projets de restructuration menés par de grandes entreprises; Julien Boucaud-Maître, qui traite les aspects de droit social des opérations de fusions-acquisitions ; Mathieu Raio de San Lazaro, un expert de la négociation collective et du temps de travail ; ainsi que d’ Anne de Gabory et Yoan Bessonnat, qui conseillent des entreprises françaises et internationales dans la gestion de leurs problématiques quotidiennes.
Responsables de la pratique:
Yoan Bessonnat; Julien Boucaud-Maitre; Anne de Gabory; Juliette Pouyet; Mathieu Raio de San Lazaro
Les références
‘Availability, responsiveness, pragmatism.’
‘Juliette Pouyet: Professionalism, responsiveness, easy understanding of business situations.’
‘Precise and technical team and very pleasant quality of exchange.’
‘Julien Boucaud-Maître: a fine technician in social law, always invaluable for his advice in complex situations in this area of law.’
‘Efficient and very pragmatic in a complex matter.’
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Geopost SA, Europe’s largest parcel delivery network and a subsidiary of La Poste Group, on the sale of its delivery platform Stuart (SRT Group).
Mayer Brown
Mayer Brown conseille une clientèle active dans les secteurs des services financiers, des télécoms, de la construction et des transports sur l'ensemble de ses problématiques de droit social. Le cabinet accompagne notamment ses clients dans leurs grands projets de réorganisation. La pratique est dirigée par Julien Haure , qui dispose d’une grande expertise dans la gestion des dossiers complexes. L’équipe comprend aussi Régine Goury et Sébastien Delaunay .
Responsables de la pratique:
Julien Haure
Autres avocats clés:
Régine Goury; Sébastien Delaunay; Vincenzo Feldmann; Fadela Kailech
Les références
‘Strength of proposal on innovative or still underdeveloped systems, knowledge of relevant partners to support us, quality of service and flawless responsiveness.’
‘Sébastien Delaunay, who combines perfect expertise, for example in the management of free share plans (for everyone, which is rare), with pragmatism and a very appreciable social sensitivity on the ground. And who is also very friendly.’
Principaux clients
Assured Guaranty Finance Overseas
Avril
Broadcom Inc.
Cérélia
Cohesity
Eiffage
IPSEN
Medallia
Nexans
Omron
Safran
Seagate Technology
Verallia SA
Principaux dossiers
- Advising OMRON on the global restructuring of their Electronic business.
- Assisted and advised Eiffage on the legal aspects of its new international employee shareholding plan “Tim 2024” offered in 9 countries.
- Advising Broadcom Inc. on all their day to day matters.
MGG Legal
MGG Legal traite une large typologie de dossiers de droit social ; droit social des opérations de fusions-acquisitions, réorganisations ou encore situations de lanceur d’alerte. Marijke Granier-Guillemarre assiste ses clients dans leurs grands projets de réorganisation et dans la gestion des aspects de droit social liés aux opérations de fusions-acquisitions. Loïc Héron gère des dossiers de licenciements collectifs, d’élections, de négociations syndicales, et le contentieux de droit social.
Responsables de la pratique:
Marijke Granier-Guillemarre; Loïc Héron
Autres avocats clés:
Alexandra Frelat; Paul Romatet; Claire Chesneau
Les références
‘We successfully cooperate on international matters and are always impressed by the professionalism, swift reply and legal knowledge of the MGG Legal partners, attorneys and staff.’
‘We are working very successfully with Marijke Granier-Guillemarre, an esteemed partner.’
‘A team that knows how to adapt to complicated situations and the reality on the ground, to find suitable and tailor-made solutions despite increasingly complex regulations.’
Principaux clients
McCann
Destny
Kingfisher
UPS
Corning
Christies
Rockwell Automation
Bla Bla Car
Tennant
Quintessens
Biofutur
Thermo Fisher Scientific
SNCF
Hana Group
Spie Nucléaire
Betafence
DBA
Gallagher
Keolis
Jones Lang Lassale
Principaux dossiers
- Advised private equity firm Motion Equity on several acquisitions throughout the year.
- Assisting the Pluralle Groupe with several litigations concerning the reclassification of consultant contracts, employee contracts, as well as major collective disputes.
Milestone Avocats
La pratique de droit social de Milestone Avocats est dirigée par Camille BILLARD.
Responsables de la pratique:
Camille Billard
Autres avocats clés:
Levana Chemla
Les références
‘The team is responsive, very clear and with a real strategic vision. They advised me perfectly to obtain the desired result in a departure negotiation.’
‘Camille Billard is human, pragmatic and very competent.’
‘The Milestone team demonstrated dynamism and commitment throughout the case to be handled, with in particular innovative billing proposals, effective use of digital to collaborate and communicate, interesting alternative options during the negotiation. In general, the team was able to bring value and efficiency to the service provided, which proved to be of high quality.’
‘Camille Billard stands out for her competence, her knowledge of the files, her strength of proposal, her technicality and her leadership. And Levana Chemla is part of the same approach with a very professional file follow-up and great availability.’
‘Reactivity, pugnacity, pro-business.’
Principaux clients
Access Radiologie
Checkmyguest
Kith
Alma
Yassir
Ocus
Snapevent
Payback
Fullwhere
Gisele
Principaux dossiers
Ogletree Deakins
Ogletree Deakins gère un large ensemble de problématiques pures de droit social (y compris dans le secteur public), ainsi que des sujets adjacents (problématiques RGPD, formation professionnelle). La boutique de droit social abrite une équipe « de haute qualité, ultra-spécialisée et pragmatique » qui accompagne une remarquable clientèle française et internationale, en conseil et contentieux. Jean-Marc Albiol traite des dossiers sensibles et assiste ses clients lors de projets de réorganisation stratégique. Cécile Martin est particulièrement reconnue pour son expertise en matière de protection des données et de conformité. Sont également recommandés :Nicolas Peixoto, Stéphane Bloch, Karin Dulac, Nicole Goulard et Alexandre Abitbol .
Responsables de la pratique:
Jean-Marc Albiol; Cécile Martin; Nicolas Peixoto; Stéphane Bloch; Karin Dulac; Alexandre Abitbol; Nicole Goulard
Autres avocats clés:
Pascale Ernst; Paul Clair; Anne-Sophie Cepoi-Demouzon; Jérôme Verneret; Hassan Ahtouch
Les références
‘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.’
Principaux clients
SNCF Group
SNCF Renouvelables
Monnaie de Paris
Action Logement
CAPEB
Air France|French airline company
Ocapiat
Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations
Groupe ADP
French National Olympic and Sport Committee
Atlas Opco
CIPAV
SOLIDEO
SEMSAMAR (Société d’économie mixte de Saint-Martin)
Caisse d’assurance Vieillesse des Pharmaciens Paris
Agence Nationale de Contrôle du Logement Social
Opco EP – Entreprises de Proximité
Principaux dossiers
Orrick
Orrick conseille ses clients sur le traitement d’une large typologie de problématiques de droit social ; droit social des opérations corporate, contentieux sensibles, enquêtes internes, grandes restructurations. L’équipe parisienne peut s’appuyer sur une large plateforme internationale et conseille une clientèle de premier plan. La pratique est codirigée par Emmanuel Bénard , , un spécialiste du contentieux collectif et du droit pénal du travail ; et Nadège Owen, qui accompagne ses clients dans la conduite de grands projets de restructuration et de réduction des effectifs, et dans la gestion des aspects de droit social des opérations corporate. L’équipe comprend aussi :Soumaya Ouzzani et Hélène Boukez .
Responsables de la pratique:
Emmanuel Bénard; Nadège Owen
Autres avocats clés:
Soumaya Ouzzani; Hélène Boukez
Les références
‘Reliable, competent, understanding of business and customer strategy.’
‘Having a dedicated contact person allows for very high efficiency in terms of deadlines and consistency of responses.’
‘Great responsiveness, availability, professionalism.’
‘Available, attentive, easy collaboration.’
‘Solid, innovative, responsive and reliable.’
‘Undoubtedly the best team that I have met in my career. I have been working with Emmanuel Bénard and his teams for 20 years. The excellent mastery of the subjects on the substance, the tactical sense, the strategic vision, the flawless operational support and the quality of the interpersonal relationship make it an exceptional team.’
‘Emmanuel Bénard, who always knows how to surround himself wonderfully: Nadège Owen, Hélène Boukez, Soumaya Ouzzani.’
Principaux clients
Alba Infrastructure Partners
Antin Infrastructure
AXA France
AXA GO
AXA IM
Clubmed
Crédit Agricole Immobilier
Crédit Agricole SA
Crédit Agricole Assurances
Crossbeam
Dior
Groupe Air France (Air France/Hop!)
Idia
Jasper
La Banque Postale
Omnipresent
SIACI
Snap
Venafi
Principaux dossiers
Osborne Clarke
Osborne Clarke abrite une large gamme d’expertises en droit social en matière individuelle et collective. L’équipe de droit social assiste des entreprises françaises et internationales, et collabore régulièrement avec les autres départements du cabinet (notamment avec les spécialistes de l’IP/IT). La pratique est codirigée par Maxime Pigeon et Jérôme Scapoli .
Responsables de la pratique:
Jérôme Scapoli; Maxime Pigeon
Principaux clients
Colas Rail
Onfido
NTT Data
Norwegian Air
Eurostar / Thalys / SNCF
Novo Nordisk
Ziff Davis
Diageo
Sonos
OpenText
Air Canada
The Trade Desk
HarperCollins
WW Weight Watchers
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Eurostar and Thalys (SNCF) for many years, actively participating in the project of transnational integration of their activities.
- Assisted WW with its reorganization in France and cessation of activities in France, from design to implementation.
- Assisting Novo Nordisk with social law issues (individual and collective), including telework arrangements, quality of work-life policy, and negotiating a gender equality agreement. Managing several litigations in front of the Labour Court.
Paul Hastings LLP
Dirigée par Stéphane Henry , l’équipe de droit social de Paul Hastings LLP assiste des groupes français et internationaux, spécialisés dans de nombreux secteurs dont la chimie et les technologies, ainsi que des firmes de private equity dans la gestion d’un large ensemble de problématiques de droit social.
Responsables de la pratique:
Stéphane Henry
Principaux clients
Principal
Alixio
FCDE
Exens
Keensight Capital
Bex Capital
EQT
Keysight Technologies
Crédit Mutuel Equity
MML Capital
Francisco Partners
Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners
Principaux dossiers
- Advised EQT, as part of a consortium, on the acquisition of a 71.92 per cent stake in Believe, a France-based listed company.
- Advised Keysight Technologies on the acquisition of a 50.6 per cent stake followed by a tender offer on the entire share capital of ESI Group, a France-based listed company specialised in virtual prototyping solutions in the automotive and aerospace end markets.
- Advised Keensight on the LBO of Sogelink, the leading France-based cloud and mobile solutions provider founded in 2000.
PBA LEGAL
PBA LEGAL assiste ses clients dans la gestion de leurs problématiques et individuelles sensibles (départ de dirigeant, harcèlement, restructuration). Le cabinet gère aussi les sujets de sécurité sociale. La pratique est codirigée par Pascal Bathmanabane , Jean-François Tréton et Romain Aupoix .
Responsables de la pratique:
Pascal Bathmanabane; Jean-François Treton; Romain Aupoix
Les références
‘Competent and multidisciplinary responsive team.’
‘Jean Francois Treton: A true partner serving his clients’ strategies.’
‘The PBA team is of high professional quality with great service and exemplary responsiveness. Another strength is the relationship of trust established over years of collaboration with this firm.’
‘Pascal Bathmanabane – as well as Romain Aupoix and Jean-François Tréton, who are my usual contacts within this firm – are responsive, professional and have a highly sought-after quality, namely pragmatism. In all circumstances, they seek suitable and concrete solutions that are in the client’s interest, and are not satisfied with legal recommendations that are difficult to apply.’
‘Particularly proactive, available and creative team. Great power of proposal.’
Principaux dossiers
Peltier Juvigny Marpeau & Associés
Peltier Juvigny Marpeau & Associés assiste de nombreux clients spécialisés dans le secteur financier (banques et fonds d'investissement), ainsi que de nombreuses entreprises de premier plan. L'équipe est particulièrement reconnue pour son savoir-faire dans la gestion de dossiers sensibles de résiliation contractuelle, en conseil et en contentieux. A la tête de la pratique, Aurélie Fournier représente des sociétés du CAC 40 dans des contentieux stratégiques de droit social, et assiste ses clients sur la mise en place de procédures de lanceur d'alerte. François Troadec est recommandé pour la gestion des projets de réorganisation et des dossiers de licenciements collectifs.
Responsables de la pratique:
Aurélie Fournier
Autres avocats clés:
François Troadec
Les références
‘Availability, technique, updating of knowledge.’
‘It’s always easy to manage files with Aurelie and her team. She always manages to make things simple and find innovative solutions to the most sensitive issues. Having Aurelie by your side is a real asset!’
Principaux clients
BNP Paribas
Casino
Groupe Avril
BNP Paribas Lease Group
Wendel
Baccarat
Aigle Azur
Groupe Odity
Bucherer
Sphere SA
Principaux dossiers
PwC Société d'Avocats
Pwc Société d'Avocats dispose de larges ressources et peut traiter un ensemble complet de problématiques de droit social. Le cabinet accompagne ses clients au quotidien et dans la réalisation de leurs projets stratégiques. Bernard Borrely dirige la pratique.
Responsables de la pratique:
Bernard Borrely
Autres avocats clés:
Corinne Guyot Chavanon
Principaux clients
CVC Capital Partners
Groupe ADIT / Groupe BPCE
Stellantis
Groupe Nexity
Bridgepoint
SK Capital Partners
Cooper Consumer Health
Carlyle / Orora Limited
Comexposium
IMDEV
Principaux dossiers
Racine
Racine offre une gamme complète d’expertises de droit social en matière individuelle et collective, recouvrant les aspects de droit social des opérations de fusions-acquisitions, ainsi que les réorganisations et restructurations (y compris dans un contexte de procédures collectives). Expert des projets de restructuration et de réorganisation, Frédéric Broud assiste des entreprises françaises et internationales (dont des groupes spécialisés dans l'assurance, l'environnement et les services) en conseil et en contentieux. La spécialiste du contentieux Sarah Usunier et Philippe Rogez sont recommandés pour la gestion des projets de réorganisation et les négociations collectives. L’équipe comprend aussi Carla Di Fazio Perrin et Amanda Galvan .
Responsables de la pratique:
Frédéric Broud; Sarah Usunier; Philippe Rogez; Carla Di Fazio Perrin; Amanda Galvan; Guillaume Thuleau
Autres avocats clés:
Agatha Cruceru; Florence Terroux;
Les références
‘Close and attentive to its customers. Responsive, offers solutions. A real partner who supports you. Adaptability and technicality.’
‘Combine legal and operational precision. Very responsive.’
‘Sarah Usunier demonstrates great competence and responsiveness.’
‘Very high availability, responsive, great mastery of law and technical aspects, imaginative and pragmatic.’
‘I have been working with Philippe Rogez and Amanda Galvan’s team for a long time. I appreciate their availability, their professionalism and their advice tailored to our company. Their long-standing knowledge of our company reinforces the quality of their advice.’
‘I have great confidence and respect for Philippe Rogez and Amanda Galvan. They support us on a daily basis in litigation, consulting or collective cases with great professionalism.’
‘The level of service and support from the team is of a very high quality: availability, innovation in the solutions sought and proposed, listening and advice, courtesy, transparent speech. We are really supported, in real time and in complete confidence and confidentiality.’
‘We particularly appreciate working with Philippe Rogez for his responsiveness, his ease in grasping, presenting and summarizing the issues and proposing a strategy to support us.’
Principaux clients
Crédit Agricole Technologies & Services
Crédit Agricole Auto Bank
Auditoire
Paname 24
Exotrail
VO2 Group
Fortuneo
GXO
Gamblin Déménagements
Ikea
Vallourec
Decathlon
LBO France
Sergio Rossi
Sogitec
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Sidenor—a Spanish group—on drafting the takeover bid for two of the Ascometal group’s companies—a French steel group—especially in terms of employment law, representing the takeover of 280 employees.
Raphaël
Raphaël accompagne ses clients dans la gestion de leurs problématiques individuelles et collectives de droit social et de manière croissante dans la conduite d’enquêtes internes. La boutique de droit social est codirigée par un duo très expérimenté, composé d’ Isabelle Ayache-Revah et Marion Ayadi .
Responsables de la pratique:
Isabelle Ayache-Revah; Marion Ayadi
Les références
‘Listening and understanding our expectations. In addition, a good knowledge of our society and our complexities.’
‘Proactivity and responsiveness, availability, sense of urgency.’
‘Professionalism, preparation, customer service and an exceptional level of knowledge of employment law. Flexibility and ease in relationships and flexibility in terms of fees are also a plus.’
‘Marion Ayadi: exceptional and excellent lawyer in the field of social law, very attentive to the needs of the client and flexible in relation to them in her ability to adapt solutions to needs.’
‘Listening, precision and combativeness. And excellent availability at crucial moments.’
Principaux clients
BETC
Crédit Agricole CIB
Marechal Electric
Velvet Consulting
Builder. AI
UJA
Dorma Kaba
Fujifilm
IQERA Group
Domino’s Pizza
Groupement des Cartes Bancaires
AMI Paris
EPSILON FRANCE (Publicis group)
NAXICAP Partners
Patrick Fabre Groupe
Principaux dossiers
- Assisting Crédit Agricole CIB, the corporate and investment bank of the Crédit Agricole Group, on a range of employment matters.
- Assisting Naxicap Partners, a French private equity funds on major whistleblower litigation, dismissal, harassment and equality matters.
- Assisting Builder.AI, a major UK AI software developer, on numerous employment law matters in France.
Reinhart Marville Torre
Reinhart Marville Torre est sollicité par des entreprises françaises et internationales pour ses expertises de droit social et de gestion des risques professionnels. La pratique de droit pénal social est dirigée par le spécialiste du contentieux Olivier Bluche, quand Catherine Broussot-Morin supervise la pratique de droit social, couvrant le conseil et le contentieux. A la tête du département dédié à la responsabilité des produits et services, risques professionnels et industriels, Agathe Moreau complète le duo, assistant ses clients dans la gestion de procédures en matière d’accidents du travail, de maladies professionnelles et de fautes lourdes.
Responsables de la pratique:
Olivier Bluche; Catherine Broussot-Morin; Agathe Moreau
Les références
‘The strengths of this firm are its ability to handle complex social law issues with an extremely high level of expertise. This firm also offers advice on different areas of law, which is a plus.’
‘Catherine Broussot-Morin is our dedicated contact and stands out, among other things, for her availability and responsiveness.’
Principaux clients
Agence France Local
BPCE
Geodis
Groupama PVL
Healthmark industries
Interxion
Kering
L’Oréal
Me Group
nLighten
Septeo
Sodexo
Synergie
Thalès
Principaux dossiers
- Defending a cosmetics company in a litigation concerning the breach of a non-competition clause by a former executive officer and complicity of his new employer.
Rigaud Avocats
Rigaud Avocats assemble une équipe « d’experts de premier plan », qui assiste une clientèle publique et privée sur la gestion de l’ensemble de ses problématiques en matière de rémunération et d’avantages sociaux. La pratique est codirigée par un quatuor d’associés formé de : « l’incontournable » David Rigaud; Pascale Baron qui conseille ses clients sur la mise en place des systèmes de rémunération des salariés et mandataires sociaux et traite le contentieux ; Amélie Wazir-Leparquier qui est une spécialiste des contrôles URSSAF ; et « l’excellent » Xavier Pignaud qui conseille des entreprises sur leurs sujets de sécurité sociale et de rémunération. A noter, les départs de Marie de la Gastine et Elisabeth Baron en juin 2024.
Responsables de la pratique:
David Rigaud; Pascale Baron; Xavier Pignaud; Amélie Wazir Leparquier
Les références
‘Amélie Wazir Leparquier: very good knowledge of her profession and our environment and specialist in URSSAF issues in our field. Very pleasant and available lawyer.’
‘A close-knit and complementary team, expert in supplementary social protection, who have been able to develop local practices in favor of policyholders. Reliable and passionate.’
‘Top experts in their field. Exceptional ability to solve complex problems with innovative solutions. Remarkable quality of service, with particular attention to supporting the customer throughout the process.’
‘David Rigaud is undoubtedly an absolute master in his field. His expertise, his mastery of files and his power of reflection place him above his peers. I had the opportunity to work with Pascale Baron, who distinguished herself by her excellence, her efficiency as well as her rigor.’
‘Team of experts, both very competent and very friendly.’
‘Xavier Pignaud: his knowledge of our sector of activity, the quality of his response and his availability makes him excellent partners.’
‘Pascale Baron brings her advanced skills in employment law. She perfectly understands her client’s constraints and knows how to adapt to them in order to perfectly meet their needs.’
‘The team is reliable, very competent and responsive with the ability to find solutions in the event of a blockage. ‘
Principaux dossiers
SCP Bardavid Tourneur
Spécialisé en droit social, SCP Bardavid Tourneur assiste des groupes français et internationaux dans la gestion de leurs problématiques individuelles et collectives de droit social. Le cabinet intervient régulièrement dans des projets de restructuration ou dans des opérations de croissance externe. La pratique est codirigée par Elisa Bardavid et Jean-François Tourneur .
Responsables de la pratique:
Jean-François Tourneur; Elisa Bardavid
Les références
‘I only work with one person, Elisa Bardavid, who follows the files entrusted to me perfectly, is available and gives good advice. We always find slots to talk to each other, even in emergencies.’
‘Extensive experience, depth of technical expertise given the number and variety of cases handled, responsiveness.’
Principaux dossiers
Simmons & Simmons
Simmons & Simmons conseille de nombreuses institutions financières et des fonds gestionnaires d’actifs sur la gestion d’une large gamme de problématiques de droit social. La pratique est dirigée par Laurence Renard , une spécialiste des dossiers de réorganisation, des contentieux à forts enjeux et des négociations sensibles impliquant le haut management. Julia Gori conseille principalement des institutions financières et des fonds de gestion.
Responsables de la pratique:
Laurence Renard
Autres avocats clés:
Julia Gori; Claire le Touzé; Alice Hecquet
Les références
‘Attentive, English-speaking lawyers, facilitators, competent.’
‘Claire Le Touzé: very good interpersonal skills, attentive, efficient, very competent.’
‘The team is very attentive to the customer and strong in proposals adapted to the size and organization of the company.’
Principaux clients
FIFA
Total
Hoya Vision Care
TP ICAP (Europe)
Englobe
Burberry
Check Out
ALIGN
Eisler Capital
Leo Pharma
UKG
SIKA
Squarepoint Capital
The Capital Markets Company
Mizuho International
Jellyfish
WeWork
BNP Paribas
Principaux dossiers
- Advised and supported Credit Suisse in a major reorganisation, social plan and transfer of employees further to its buy out by UBS.
- Advised and led a major investigation on a sensitive matter for a pharmaceutical company.
- Advised one of the largest global asset management firms on a reorganisation and supported them in sensitive negotiations with top managers, providing advice on employment but also regulatory considerations.
Simon Associés
Simon Associés est doté d’une « haute expertise», couvrant un large ensemble de problématiques de droit social. Le cabinet a renforcé ses rangs dernièrement en accueillant deux nouveaux associés : Ludovic Roche (ex FIDAL) en janvier 2024 dont l’approche « brillante, technique et créative » sur des questions internationales de droit du travail est particulièrement saluée ; et Aurélien Boulanger i(ex Gide Loyrette Nouel) en janvier 2025, un spécialiste du contentieux individuel et collectif.
Responsables de la pratique:
Nicolas Billon; Ludovic Roche; David Marais; Hubert de Frémont
Autres avocats clés:
Aurélien Boulanger
Les références
‘The advice is within a given time, the advisors provide a thorough and experienced analysis, also taking into account the company’s history to provide the most appropriate solution.’
‘Without hesitation, Ludovic Roche is a real asset for us as a client. Available, attentive, relevant in his analyses and predictable. A flawless record. He is highly efficient and unrivaled in his professionalism.’
‘Highly specialized expertise in employment law, both upstream of M&A deals and for sensitive cases involving the arrival or departure of executives.’
Principaux dossiers
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
Philippe Desprès (of counsel) de Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP intervient régulièrement au soutien de la pratique corporate du cabinet pour gérer les aspects de droit social liés aux opérations de croissance externe, souvent de dimension internationale.
Responsables de la pratique:
Philippe Desprès
Les références
‘Seniority of interlocutors, work force, attentive to the client, precise knowledge of the subjects, of the company, ability to benchmark and share/apply this to the problem raised, rapid and precise response.’
‘Philippe Desprès is excellent.’
‘Very efficient and responsive team. Pleasant and efficient working relationships.’
Principaux clients
Technip Energies
Air France-KLM
Hologic
Extreme Networks
International Paper
Trimble Inc.
Nokia
LVMH
International Flavors & Fragrances
The Walt Disney Company
Amex GBT
SCOR
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
Iliad Group
Renault Group
Principaux dossiers
- Advising The Walt Disney Company, an American multinational mass media and entertainment conglomerate, on the employment aspects relating to the restructuring and downsizing of its French operations.
- Advising Extreme Networks, a leader in cloud networking, on the employment aspects relating to the implementation of a restructuring and a downsizing.
- Advising the Nokia Corporation, a technology leader across mobile, fixed and cloud networks, on the employment aspects of its agreement with the French State regarding the sale of 80% of Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN), for an Enterprise Value of €350 million.
Squire Patton Boggs
Dirigée par Pauline Pierce , l’équipe de Squire Patton Boggs traite un large ensemble de problématiques collectives et individuelles de droit social, dont des dossiers sensibles de harcèlement.
Responsables de la pratique:
Pauline Pierce
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Rosa Holding, a portfolio company of leading global investment group Eurazeo, on the employment aspects as part of the sale of French household linen brand Françoise Saget to Atlas for Men.
- Advised the shareholders of Palamy and BRJ on the employment aspects of their acquisition by Sweden-based packaging manufacturer Trioworld.
Stephenson Harwood
Stephenson Harwood a réorganisé son équipe en 2024 en recrutantIsabelle Dauzet, une spécialiste du droit social qui traite des dossiers individuels et collectifs, pour prendre la tête de sa pratique suite au départ de Soazig Préteseille .
Responsables de la pratique:
Isabelle Dauzet
Principaux clients
TF1 Group
Bertin Technologies Group
Réseau Club Bouygues Telecom
Principaux dossiers
- Advising a long-standing client specialized in media in the context of collective and individual issues.
- Advised a French group specialized in the tourism sector on the employment law aspects related to the sale of its operating lease business.
- Advised an automobile manufacturer on a collective dispute initiated by approx. 300 employees of a subcontractor before the employment tribunal
Taylor Wessing
Taylor Wessing gère une large gamme de problématiques de droit social et de la sécurité sociale, dans un contexte national ou international. La pratique est codirigée par Claudia Jonath et Markus Asshoff .
Responsables de la pratique:
Claudia Jonath; Markus Asshoff
Les références
‘Taylor Wessing provides good counsel at a fair rate. They are very responsive and are able to overcome the challenges presented by different time zones and tight deadlines.’
‘Claudia Jonath and her team provide excellent and efficient service. We are very pleased with their work product.’
‘Markus and Mounira: listening, adjusting to unique circumstances and sectors, and being ultra pragmatic in giving advice, even when it’s not the news the client (us) is looking for.’
‘The team’s candor and deep follow through is second to none. They treat each case as an owner would and it makes all the difference. Plus, as our main clients are in NY, we appreciated how they made an effort to make themselves available at times that worked for us.’
‘Markus Asshoff and Mounira Freih-Bengabou are amazing partners, who truly care about outcomes and giving us the right, pragmatic, business advice, even in tougher situations – they also are not afraid to push for us to take a stronger stance and negotiate hard instead of giving in quickly – they are flexible to be as involved as we need, and they have clearly managed so many situations to base their advice on – they have their finger on the pulse of the industry and developments in French labor laws and practices, making them an invaluable partner.’
Principaux clients
Flabeg Group
Redis Ltd
Seismic Software France
Expertline
Dashlane
Genesys
Adobe
Sazerac
Principaux dossiers
TNDA Avocats
L'équipe de TNDA Avocats offre une approche « tactique et sur mesure» des problématiques de droit social, et traite une large typologie de dossiers (négociations collectives, conformité, droit pénal du travail). Nicolas Durand-Gasselin est un spécialiste du droit de la santé au travail. Guillaume Verdier conseille des entreprises dans la gestion de leurs dossiers individuels et collectifs. Martine Rivereau-Trzmiel dispose d’une grande expérience. A noter, Véronique Tuffal-Nerson a quitté le cabinet en 2024.
Responsables de la pratique:
Nicolas Durand-Gasselin; Guillaume Verdier; Martine Rivereau-Trzmiel
Autres avocats clés:
Karine Pérotin
Les références
‘Nicolas Durand-Gasselin is a specialist in health issues.’
‘The TNDA Avocats firm delivers a particularly high level of advice in its technicality and in-depth knowledge of case law. The support, on complex issues and in often tense situations, is particularly adapted to the needs of the company, its organization and its challenges. Compared to other more « integrated » and generalist firms in their model, TNDA’s approach is therefore resolutely « tailor-made » and tactical.’
‘Guillaume Verdier stands out for his high technical skills and his ability to offer practical and effective solutions to the problems posed. Mr. Verdier knows how to demonstrate pugnacity and powers of persuasion.’
‘Extensive expertise in social security litigation, particularly with regard to asbestos risk.’
‘Guillaume Verdier stands out in particular, in that he combines great technical mastery and friendliness in his discussions.’
‘The team is very responsive to various situations and very practical in their approach to individual cases. Their ability to take charge of contentious cases and establish a defense strategy is very great and valuable.’
‘Nicolas Durand-Gasselin: Not only does he take charge of individual litigation files and prepare the pleading file including the lines of defense, but he will also plead the cases.’
Principaux dossiers
UGGC Avocats
UGGC Avocats assiste ses clients sur la gestion de l’ensemble de leurs problématiques de droit social – le cabinet a notamment accompagné Paris 2024 sur tous ses besoins de droit social. La pratique est dirigée par Sophie Uettwiller , une spécialiste des négociations sensibles, du contentieux et de la médiation. Jennifer Carrel assiste une importante clientèle internationale, notamment pour ses dossiers de restructuration. L’équipe comprend aussi Marine Lamotte .
Responsables de la pratique:
Sophie Uettwiller
Autres avocats clés:
Jennifer Carrel; Marine Lamotte
Les références
‘Availability, speed of responses and contact, clarity, consideration of wishes and needs in order to provide an appropriate response Open to discussion and change.’
‘Sophie Uettwiller and Marine Lamotte are available, responsive, proactive and open to exchanging points of view.’
‘Always a fast response to our questions and very pedological explanations of the French labour law. ’
‘An incredibly dynamic team, offering the range of support across our French entity needs. Of particular note are the employment law counsel, who are first rate and well-geared to supporting US-HQ businesses.’
‘Jennifer Carrel has been outstanding in leading our business in France through the French labour laws issues, with dynamic advice, always offering practical routes and solutions.’
‘Availability, responsiveness, clear knowledge of the complex French employment processes. ’
Principaux clients
Paris 2024
American Airlines
Le Crédit Lyonnais (LCL), Crédit Agricole Group
Colas Group
InterContinental Paris Le Grand
Hotel Ritz-Paris, Ritz Group
L’Hôtel du Collectionneur
Sportfive (formerly Lagardère Sports and Entertainment)
Universcience
Alstom Transport
Aldebaran (URG Group)
Colonna Group
Kiko Milano Cosmetics
IKKS
Mistral AI
DNA Script
British Council France
Trellix Security France SAS
Primaprix
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Paris 2024, the association in charge of organising the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris, on a number of management and social structuring issues (recruitment conditions and staff management).
- Advising Le Crédit Lyonnais (LCL) on the employment strategy of its various organisational development projects and also in the context of various collective disputes initiated by its works councils and trade unions.
- Providing day-to-day management advice to Kiko Milano Cosmetics on its thousands of employees in France and on the renegotiation of its working time agreements.
Veil Jourde
Dirigée par Pauline Larroque-Daran , l’équipe de droit social de Veil Jourde intervient de manière autonome ainsi qu’en soutien du département corporate du cabinet. Elle traite régulièrement des projets de restructuration.
Responsables de la pratique:
Pauline Larroque-Daran
Autres avocats clés:
Marine Guille; Ismaël Kone
Les références
‘Very easy to work with the team and Pauline Larroque-Darran is very precise in her advice.’
‘The team is very responsive, perfectly understands our needs and provides an appropriate response.’
‘Pauline Larroque-Darran manages to combine a very high level of professional competence with remarkable responsiveness. She is very close to her contacts, which greatly facilitates working relationships on files.’
‘The team is very responsive, always available and pleasant.’
‘Pauline Larroque-Darran for her excellent expertise and legal analysis in social law, she is always a force for proposals in relation to the specificities of the company.’
‘Available and responsive team that takes the time to personalize support according to the sector of activity. The added value compared to other firms is not to provide a « turnkey » solution that is too general, but to contextualize situations and advice.’
‘Pauline Larroque Darran is particularly accessible. She makes herself available and travels on site. Frankness is an important quality for constructive exchanges. The subjects are approached with seriousness, technicality and kindness.’
‘The Veil-Jourde labour law team is attentive, adaptable, educational and very pragmatic. We fully trust them to quickly understand our issues, take ownership of them and make the best recommendations taking into account the « reality » of the business and our acceptance of risk depending on the subjects. They know how to anticipate our requests and customize their approach to best adapt to our culture. We have had the opportunity to call on them for « hot » brainstorming sessions which have always been very dynamic, fruitful and help HR employees grow internally.’
Principaux clients
AVIV Group
Socadif
Trail Capital
Rising Point/Smart Adserver
IFOP
Showroomprive.com Group
5 A Sec Group
Star Service Group
San Marina & Thevenot Partners (Judicial Administrator Of San Marina)
Idia Capital Invest
Sofren Group
Buffalo Group
Monoprix SAS
Principaux dossiers
- Advised AVIV Group regarding the social consequences of a merger-acquisition between two companies within the Group.
- Advised San Marina in implementing two successive redundancy plans during its placement in judicial reorganization.
- Advised Sofren Energy in the restructuring process, including the creation of a subsidiary for the management of an autonomous business unit and the transfer of approximately 80 employees.
Versant Avocats
Spécialisé en droit social, Versant Avocats a été créé en 2018 par d’anciens membre du cabinet Flichy Grangé Avocats désireux d’accompagner des sociétés nouvelles et des filiales de grands groupes internationaux.
Autres avocats clés:
Maxime Aunos; Benjamin Durocher; Emilie Dutrain; Louise Thiebaut
Les références
‘Maxime Aunos: availability, quality of advice, networks, ability to reinvent one’s role.’
‘Team with excellent expertise in litigation, tailor-made advice that stands out from other firms through its technical and editorial skills.’’
‘Benjamin Durocher – excellent technical expertise, excellent negotiator, expert in the practice and strategy of social litigation.’
Principaux clients
Société des Grands projets
Iyuno
Avis Budget
TransPerfect Group
Visteon Electronics France
Eutelsat
Principaux dossiers
Vivien & Associés
Vivien & Associés traite un large ensemble de problématiques de droit social. L’équipe de droit social intervient régulièrement aux côtés du département corporate dans des opérations de croissance externe. La pratique est codirigée par Marie-Emilie Rousseau-Brunel et Joëlle Hannelais .
Responsables de la pratique:
Marie-Emilie Rousseau-Brunel; Joëlle Hannelais
Les références
‘Working exclusively with Marie-Emilie Rousseau-Brunel, she stands out for her proactive approach to cases and her ability to negotiate. This is a particular asset for cases relating to reorganisation.’
‘Marie-Emilie Rousseau-Brunel is attentive, available, clear in her explanations and particularly pragmatic.’
‘Listening skills, responsiveness, availability, support, advice.’
‘The team is responsive, agile, available and competent.’
‘Marie-Emilie Rousseau-Brunel knows how to combine experience, high value-added expertise and a pragmatic and business-oriented approach to client issues. She knows how to build « tailor-made » solutions that are compatible with other legal specialties (such as M&A). She is an available working partner whose contact is greatly appreciated by clients.’
‘Vivien & Associés is a niche law firm with a service dedicated team: sharp, practical, efficient, complementary and available to the client. The strength of the team in charge of labour, tax and corporate its complementary collaborative work with the perfect knowledge of the area specific law and their ability to synchronize. ’
‘Marie-Emilie Rousseau-Brunel is very efficient and has complete mastery of her subject. She always knows how to propose appropriate solutions and respond to all the issues in a case.’
‘Vivien & Associés is a firm that has real expertise in its field, and has the particularity of understanding the operational and strategic challenges of its clients in different sectors of activity. Their recommendations are clear and unambiguous. It is a valuable partner in a very complex branch of law.’
Principaux clients
NBC Universal (NBC Olympics)
Adevinta (Leboncoin/Adevinta Product & Tech)
Publicis
Babel Stratégie & Création
Hilton Grand Vacations
Croix-Rouge française (French Red Cross)
Docaposte
Proxiteam Group
Mesa Labs
Carson Prod
Beming Group
Iagona Group
Syndicat Mixte Ports de Seine-Maritime
GIE Dragage Ports
Versalift France / France Elevateur
BVA
InVivo Group
Burger & Cie
Engie Energie Services
Trialog
Principaux dossiers
- Assisting NBCUniversal and its legal and operational team dedicated to the Paris 2024 Olympics in the resolution of legal issues that may arise in the context of secondment of employees.
- Advising Docaposte HR team on a daily basis on the HR specific requirements for the management team and on the labour law aspects of internal reorganization or M&A transactions.
Weil & Associés
La pratique de droit social de Weil & Associés est codirigée par Mathilde Houet-Weil et Eric Weil .
Responsables de la pratique:
Eric Weil; Mathilde Houet-Weil
Principaux dossiers
White & Case LLP
White & Case LLP conseille une clientèle internationale prestigieuse sur la gestion d’un large ensemble de problématiques de droit social, en conseil et en contentieux. Le cabinet intervient notamment dans de grands projets de restructuration et dans la gestion de dossiers de rémunération des dirigeants. La pratique est codirigée par Alexandre Jaurett, dont le champ d’expertises couvre les contrats de travail, les systèmes de rémunération, les réductions d’effectifs et le contentieux collectif ; et Valérie Ménard qui traite des dossiers complexes et de dimension internationale (restructuration, aspects de droit social des opérations de fusions-acquisitions).
Responsables de la pratique:
Valérie Ménard; Alexandre Jaurett
Les références
‘I have the pleasure of working with Valérie Ménard’s team. Their expertise is particularly valuable, as is their availability, their responsiveness, and the precision of their responses, which sometimes proved remarkably unusual.’
‘Valérie Ménard was of invaluable help on many important files that we handled. Their expertise and commitment were exemplary.’
Principaux clients
Orange
Kohler
Meta
Nestlé
Renault
TotalEnergies
Principaux dossiers
Winston & Strawn LLP
Winston & Strawn LLP assiste des groupes français et internationaux dans la gestion d’une large gamme de problématiques de droit social (relations sociales, sécurité sociale, rémunération). Le cabinet est aussi sollicité par des cadres dirigeants pour les accompagner dans la négociation de leurs indemnités de départ. La pratique est dirigée par Sophie Dechaumet.
Responsables de la pratique:
Sophie Dechaumet
Les références
‘Sophie Dechaumet’s team is very available and extremely competent. The analyses are relevant and the availability is high.’
‘Responsive, precise and good advice.’
‘Quick feedback. Very good employment lawyers.’
Principaux clients
AB TASTY
Accueil Immobilier SAS
Act Beauty France
Adoc Talent Management
Amphenol
Association pour le Développement du Service Notarial (ADSN)
Cash Paris Tax Refund Sarl
Comcast Group
Davril Promotion SAS
DOMCO SAS
Fimo France
Fondation Saint Francois
Generix Group
Groupe Accueil
Groupe ALSEI SAS
Groupe OPALE SAS (ALSEI Group)
Groupe Sevetys
High Executives exits
Imalliance SA
Imapole
Information et Diffusion ID Sarl (RTL)
Jaybeam Wireless
Kadant
Mediarithmics
Metropole Television SA (M6)
Outpost 24
Polygon France SAS
Qair Group
Sidaction
Société Centrale Pour Le Commerce Et L’industrie
TVH Consulting SAS
Venedim SAS
Maximis
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Ardian on the social aspects of the project to acquire a majority stake in Groupe Alstef, a provider of automated and robotic solutions for the airport, logistics, and parcel sorting markets.
- Advised Suntory Global Spirits on the Labor & Employment aspect of its US$1.2B sale of the Courvoisier cognac brand and related assets to Campari Group.
- Advised Generix Group and its subsidiaries on all the labor & employment aspects of its external growth operations (acquisitions) and intra-group reorganizations, as well as on all employment issues (collective and individual) related to their day-to-day operations.
YARDS
Dirigée par Christine Hillig-Poudevigne , l’équipe de droit social du cabinet YARDS offre une large gamme d’expertise en droit social, couvrant les projets de restructuration et de licenciements collectifs, les négociations collectives et les dossiers individuels sensibles.
Responsables de la pratique:
Christine Hillig-Poudevigne
Autres avocats clés:
Lucas Aubry; Marion Peringuey
Les références
‘Brilliant team and strong in terms of proposal, expert in social law. They take on complex subjects with brilliance. Good knowledge of the company and its practices. In addition to their professional qualities, the team is very friendly.’
‘Christine Hillig-Poudevigne: An expert in her field, always available and full of ideas, she can « work miracles ». Lucas Aubry: Masters the art of convincing. In addition to his expertise in employment law, the latter also has a solid foundation in payroll, which turns out to be really essential.’
‘Responsiveness, relevance of advice and thoughts with completely transparent and unsurprising invoicing. We also highlight the involvement and quality of all the firm’s employees.’