The employment team at Latham & Watkins provides comprehensive counsel on restructurings, reorganisations and employment-related litigation. The group is particularly recognised for its expertise in internal compliance, whistleblowing matters and managing court risk exposure cases. Practice head Matthias Rubner advises on mass layoff plans, senior executive departures and the employment aspects of large-scale mergers.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The labour law team in Latham Watkins are always available, skilled and very service-minded. I have enjoyed working with the team on many different topics, and we have always ended up with a good result.’
- ‘Well-structured, professional and very experienced counselling in French employment law. Good guidance through the whole process of the labour law case.’
- Matthias Rubner is an excellent partner for any kind of labour law issues in M&A transactions for France, as well as in global transactions dedicated to France. We appreciate a lot the dedicated advice and profound experience in terms of works council consultation obligations regarding different deal constellations.’
- ‘I have worked with Latham's French employment practice group for a long time. I find them to be extremely thoughtful and practical. They are a pleasure to work with!’ Matthias Rubner is a fantastic individual. Super smart, gets to the point, responsive, reliable. Love working with him.’
- ‘The Latham & Watkins team is particularly responsive, available, and proactive whenever we need their support. They demonstrate a strong understanding of our group's environment, current challenges and issues, and they tailor their advice accordingly to find the best solutions.’
- ‘Collaborating with Matthias Rubner has been an exceptionally positive experience. Their consistent availability, prompt responsiveness, and the high quality of their legal insights have provided us with invaluable support. The professionalism and attention to detail they demonstrate in every interaction reflect a true commitment to partnership and excellence.’
Key clients
- Demant A/S
- SK Capital
Work highlights
Advising TA Associates, a private equity firm, in connection with its sale of a majority stake in Solabia Group, a global biotechnology ingredient solutions provider, to Astorg.
Advising Peugeot Invest, an investment firm, in connection with its minority investment in Novétude Group, a European healthcare education platform, alongside majority shareholder Charterhouse Capital Partners.
Advised Goldman Sachs Alternatives, the private equity and investment management branch of the global leading investment bank, in connection with the acquisition of a majority stake in the Crystal Group, a French leader in wealth management.
Practice head
Matthias Rubner
Other key lawyers
Romain Nairi