The employment law practice at Orrick is well-equipped to advise on a range of matters from transactions, sensitive litigation and internal investigations, to major restructurings. Leveraging a strong international presence and a roster of longstanding blue-chip clients, the team is helmed by Emmanuel Bénard , a noted collective litigation and criminal employment law specialist. Bénard is joined by Nadège Owen, who advises on large global restructurings and downsizing exercises, corporate transactions, domestic and cross border matters. Soumaya Ouzzani and Hélène Boukez also come recommended.
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‘Reliable, competent, understanding of business and customer strategy.'
‘Having a dedicated contact person allows for very high efficiency in terms of deadlines and consistency of responses.'
‘Great responsiveness, availability, professionalism.'
‘Available, attentive, easy collaboration.'
‘Solid, innovative, responsive and reliable.'
‘Undoubtedly the best team that I have met in my career. I have been working with Emmanuel Bénard and his teams for 20 years. The excellent mastery of the subjects on the substance, the tactical sense, the strategic vision, the flawless operational support and the quality of the interpersonal relationship make it an exceptional team.'
‘Emmanuel Bénard, who always knows how to surround himself wonderfully: Nadège Owen, Hélène Boukez, Soumaya Ouzzani.'
Key clients
- Alba Infrastructure Partners
- Antin Infrastructure
- AXA France
- AXA GO
- AXA IM
- Clubmed
- Crédit Agricole Immobilier
- Crédit Agricole SA
- Crédit Agricole Assurances
- Crossbeam
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Practice head
Emmanuel Bénard; Nadège Owen
Other key lawyers
Soumaya Ouzzani; Hélène Boukez