Racine is equipped to handle collective and individual employment law issues, reorganisations, M&A transactions, management advisory and restructuring for distressed companies. Frédéric Broud has extensive expertise in restructurings, remuneration systems, financial packages and litigation. Sarah Usunier has developed vast experience in a wide range of sectors, including telecoms, agri-food and services and is often instructed in transfers or takeovers, prevention of insolvency and collective proceedings. Amanda Galvan excels in negotiating companies’ collective status, while Guillaume Thuleau frequently leads on the labour law aspects of M&A transactions.
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Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘In addition to the high reliability of legal analyses on complex subjects, there is an ability to tailor advice to the economic and human context, as well as operational constraints. The collaborative approach is characterised by great agility and adaptability to needs.’
- ‘Sarah Ususier is a true leader in the projects entrusted to her. She works with highly competent, reliable, and readily available colleagues. Guillaume Thuleau provides relevant and responsive support to address our challenges.’
- ‘Excellent firm, very versatile, very business-minded.’
- ‘Frédéric Broud is exceptional. Extremely available, always finding solutions and very reassuring which is highly appreciated in a stressful environment or when assisting with decision-making. The legal advice provided was of very high quality.’
- ‘Racine's Employment Law team is a comprehensive team, both in terms of the number of partners and associates and their expertise, allowing for great responsiveness and efficiency in handling legal matters.’
- ‘We work particularly closely with Sarah Usunier who stands out for her dedication and commitment to her clients. She positions herself as a true partner to the company, handling all matters entrusted to her with utmost seriousness, proven expertise and ensuring the security of every aspect of the case.’
Key clients
- Réside Etudes Senior
- Terminal Grand Ouest
- Groupe Mousset
- Médecins du Monde
- Greif
- Groupe Labruyère
- Fortuneo
- Vinci Energie Ile de France
- Ikea
- LBO France
- Crédit Agricole
- Revaia
Work highlights
Advising GXO, a multinational logistics company, on the closure of a logistics plant involving the termination of 197 job positions. Racine advised on the setting up of a Social Plan, the consultation process, the negotiations with the representative trade unions and securing administrative approval for the Social Plan.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Other key lawyers
Frédéric Broud; Sarah Usunier; Guillaume Thuleau; Amanda Galvan