Employment
Europe Guide 2024 : France
Band 3
Contact number
+33 1 5353 7500Chambers Review
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe assists with collective dismissals, employee transfers and executive-level departures. The practice is experienced in individual and collective litigation concerning discrimination and employee representative bodies. The team also advises on labour issues following M&A transactions and company reorganisations, such as voluntary redundancy plans and integration issues.
Work Highlights
- Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe advised Crédit Agricole and two of its subsidiaries on the employment aspects of the restructuring of its renewable energies business.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Orrick has a high quality of expertise and can easily deal with complex things. The team is always able to respond, and this is very valuable."
"Their answers are always well reasoned and thoughtful."
"The firm provides a top level of service and is proactive."
"Orrick gave us the best advice on the negotiation stages and on the strategy to be implemented with trade unions."
"Orrick has a high quality of expertise and can easily deal with complex things. The team is always able to respond, and this is very valuable."
"Their answers are always well reasoned and thoughtful."
"The firm provides a top level of service and is proactive."
"Orrick gave us the best advice on the negotiation stages and on the strategy to be implemented with trade unions."
Notable Practitioners
Emmanuel Bénard impresses sources from across the market with his top-quality employment practice. He advises on restructuring projects and the related redundancy plans, as well as litigation involving high-level executives.
"Emmanuel Bénard has a good understanding of the cases and grasp of the context. He provides good-quality advice and legal analysis. He has a strong operational capacity."
"He is very easy to work with and very reassuring. We feel supported and properly accompanied, which is very appreciated."