Actance is renowned for its deep expertise across the full spectrum of employment law, particularly in high-stakes litigation, compensation and benefits, collective bargaining, relations with employee representative bodies and reorganisations. The practice is headed by Emeric Sorel, who advises on all aspects of collective and individual labour relations, with a strong focus on collective bargaining, Pierre-Alexis Dumont , a key contact for counsel on HR strategy and employee relations, restructuring expert Loïc Touranchet, and Lucie Vincens, who is well versed in employment issues related to M&A. The team’s capabilities were further strengthened by the arrival of seasoned litigation expert Frédéric Zunz, who joined the firm in January 2024.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘Loïc Touranchet is not just skilled in employment law, he's a strategist who offers pragmatic solutions that go beyond the usual advice. He understands the company, the realities on the ground, the challenges, and he adapts to them, all while sharing the risks associated with the options he proposes. Loïc Touranchet is a true partner, more than just an adviser.'
- ‘Listening, adapting, and providing practical advice tailored to the company's challenges. Responsiveness and respect for deadlines. High-quality consulting support.’
- ‘Actance's teams collaborated very effectively with internal teams across HR, corporate, legal, finance, and operational functions. Actance's teams are recognised for their strong expertise, pragmatic advice, and business acumen.'
- ‘The team demonstrates a truly pragmatic approach to consulting. Rather than simply providing traditional legal support, they act as genuine partners, seeking concrete solutions tailored to each client's specific situation. What sets them apart is both their educational approach and the quality of the collaborative relationships they build hand in hand with their clients.’
- ‘I collaborate with Mathias Joste, who has a real talent for simplifying complex situations and finding clear solutions. I particularly appreciate his ability to analyse the issues while maintaining a pragmatic approach, always with the company's best interests at heart. His hands-on perspective and very practical way of addressing topics make all the difference.’
- ‘A coordinated team always available to meet customer expectations, outstanding customer service, and sound, pragmatic advice for operational situations encountered.’
Key clients
- Eaton
- Aon
- Veolia
- La Poste
- Altice
- BPCE + Natixis
- Schneider Electric
- Altran
- Ikea
- Ubisoft
Work highlights
Represented Crédit Foncier de France in four hearings before the Paris Employment Tribunal involving over 450 former employees, addressing many legal issues including topics not yet covered by the current case law.
Advised BPCE on all employment law matters resulting from the creation of its joint venture with Generali, a new European asset manager with €4.1bn in revenues.
Advised Nexans regarding employment law matters resulting from its strategic refocus on electrification and the sale of Lynxeo, its industrial cable division with 2,000 employees, to Latour Capital.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Loïc Touranchet
Practice head
Pierre-Alexis Dumont; Emeric Sorel; Loïc Touranchet; Lucie Vincens
Other key lawyers
Mathias Joste; Frédéric Zunz