Hall Of Fame: Sécurité Sociale: Santé, Accidents Et Protection Sociale

Les Grands Avocats Du Marché: Sécurité Sociale: Rémunération Et Avantages Sociaux

Firms To Watch: Droit social

Addleshaw Goddard s’est doté d’une solide expertise en droit social en janvier 2024 suite à l’arrivée de la très expérimentée  Anna-Christina Chaves (ex KEY LAWYERS), une spécialiste des sujets de droit social présentant une forte dominante financière.  
Fondé en 2023, ALVA AVOCATS est spécialisé dans la gestion des sujets de rémunération, d'avantages sociaux et de mobilité internationale. Jean de Calbiac  est particulièrement recommandé.
Créé en 2024, astella avocats est dirigé par un duo expert des sujets de rémunération et de protection sociale formé par Charlotte Bertrand et Louis Ladaigue (ex Avanty Avocats).
Fondé en janvier 2024AStocki Avocats est dirigé par Alexandra Stocki, une spécialiste des sujets de réorganisation et de négociations collectives.
Axé sur le conseil aux employeurs, Brugues Reix Avocat a été fondé en juin 2025 par Béatrice Brugués Reix, une avocate dont le large champ d’expertises recouvre notamment le contentieux de droit social, le droit de la sécurité sociale et les enquêtes internes.
Lyvo Avocats est un cabinet dédié au droit de la protection sociale complémentaire et de la rémunération, fondé en juin 2024 par un groupe d’associés experts composé d’ Elisabeth Bonan, Marie de la Gastine, Charlotte Becamel et Sabrina Khalef.
Fondé en 2025 parSérafine Poyer et Virgil PuyauPY Partners traite un large éventail de problématiques de droit social et dispose d’un fort savoir-faire dans l’accompagnement des clients internationaux en droit social français.
Watson Farley & Williams LLP a lancé sa pratique de droit social parisienne en janvier 2024, suite au recrutement de la très expérimentée Karine Adouze (ex UGGC Avocats) .

Firms in the Spotlight Droit social

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Droit social in Paris

Actance

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 .

 

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 MateriJean-Sébastien CapisanoLouis Van GaverDavid Calvayrac et Jérémy SpinelliSandra 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 DevosMarie-Hélène Bensadoun , Anaïs QureshiPhilippe DurandFabienne HaasCatherine Le Manchec et Eric Manca. Ils sont appuyés par les counsels Kathy AzevedoLaure 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


Pinterest


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 NicolaïGrégory 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 ChavrierMaud 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 KemelIsabelle 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 SicardMarie-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-RabiotSabrina DougadosJean-Martial Buisson et Guillaume DesmoulinBarbara 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.’

Principaux dossiers