Employment
Europe Guide 2024 : France
Band 2
Email address
[email protected]Contact number
+33 1 4456 4456About
Provided by Freshfields
Please visit the Freshfields website for more details about our work in this category: http://www.freshfields.com/en-gb/what-we-do/services/people-and-reward/employment-disputes/
Chambers Review
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is widely acknowledged for its work on the employment aspects of high-value M&A transactions, often with a cross-border focus. The firm's client roster comprises numerous banking and finance clients. The practice offers further assistance with individual employee litigation, corporate restructurings and collective redundancy plans. The team also advises on the set-up of employee representative bodies.
Work Highlights
- Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer assisted Borealis with the employment aspects of the EUR810 million sale of its nitrogen business to Agrofert.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I appreciate the focused approach and deep knowledge of Freshfields' experts."
"It is a well-structured employment team with a continuous presence and responsiveness."
"I would highlight the firm's rigour, responsiveness, good sense of service and availability."
"Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has handled some tricky and complex employment matters well."
"I appreciate the focused approach and deep knowledge of Freshfields' experts."
"It is a well-structured employment team with a continuous presence and responsiveness."
"I would highlight the firm's rigour, responsiveness, good sense of service and availability."
"Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has handled some tricky and complex employment matters well."
Notable Practitioners
Gwen Senlanne advises on collective litigation, reorganisations and employee transfers. His client roster includes leading financial institutions and manufacturing companies.
"Gwen Senlanne can really be counted on when things are urgent."
"He is very quick, focused, knowledgeable and good with deadlines."
"Gwen has good technicality and is commercial and poised in how he approaches the law."
Christel Cacioppo handles restructurings and employment mandates arising from corporate transactions. She also advises on litigation.
"Christel Cacioppo has rigour, responsiveness and good tactical sense."
"She has a solution-oriented approach and excellent knowledge."
"Christel is very smart, brilliant and straightforward. Her strong experience and expertise helped us to avoid pitfalls many times. It is a pleasure to work with her."