Regarded as ‘top experts in their field’, the team at Rigaud Avocats harnesses a complementary and cross-functional team to advise private and pubic sector clients on a range of payroll law, compensation and employee benefits matters. The team is jointly led by David Rigaud, considered ’an absolute master in his field’;  Pascale Baron advises clients on developing employee and executive compensation schemes, as well as assisting in global dispute resolution; Amélie Wazir-Leparquier harnesses expertise in URSSAF social security audits; and the ‘excellent’ Xavier Pignaud assists companies in social security and compensation strategies. Marie de la Gastine and Elisabeth Baron departed the firm in June 2024.
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Social security: compensation and benefits

Hall of Fame: Social security: compensation and benefits

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Leading partners: Social security: Compensation and benefits

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Amélie Wazir-Leparquier
Amélie Wazir-Leparquier
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David Rigaud; Pascale Baron; Xavier Pignaud; Amélie Wazir Leparquier