Eversheds Sutherland brings significant strength across a wide range of employment matters, offering support that is particularly well suited to international corporate groups operating in France. The practice is especially recognised for its work in reorganisations and strategic litigation. Practice head Déborah Attali has notable expertise in collective negotiations, compensation and working-time issues, senior executive departures, internal investigations and employee savings plans. New arrivals include Benjamine Fiedler, Chris Ivey  and Caroline Mouriquand, who joined the team from Bird & Bird in November 2025.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The Eversheds employment team is highly commercial and practical. They are responsive and are able to explain and help us navigate the complexities of French employment law with skill. Their strategic insight is invaluable. Highly collaborative.’
  • ‘Manon Lamotte is a standout partner. Manon is fantastic with global clients and translates complex legal matters into clear and practical next steps. She is a great negotiator and a valued partner, always willing to help us work through the alternatives and the options, even where these might initially seem a bit unusual from a French perspective!’
  • ‘Manon Lamotte is top notch. I have not found counsel elsewhere that shares her work ethic, knowledge of the subject matter, practical advice and willingness to find creative and helpful solutions.'
  • ‘The team stands out for its rare combination of technical rigour, responsiveness, and ability to immerse itself in the company's operational challenges. Their support is both strategic on sensitive issues and pragmatic on a daily basis. I rank this team among the very best in the market in employment law, particularly with regard to partner engagement, the quality of the staff, and case management.'
  • ‘Manon Lamotte clearly stands out, both for her availability and her excellent listening skills, as well as her ability to quickly and effectively grasp even complex or sensitive matters. She combines rigorous intellectual standards with a human and approachable demeanour, making her an invaluable partner in both employee relations and managing tense situations.'
  • ‘Eversheds Sutherland's employment law team stands out for its technical expertise, responsiveness, and pragmatic approach. It provides clear, tailored advice on operational challenges and knows how to build trust.'

Work highlights

Advising a US-based industrial and retail client on the reorganisation of its France-based entities. This includes social plans for four of its legal entities in France, as well as smaller collective redundancies and advising on the preparation of a strategic merger of its France-based entities.
Advising a luxury hospitality client on matters involving employment law compliance and workforce management in France, including criminal matters.
Advising a global US-based spirits company on a multi-jurisdictional reorganisation and workforce restructuring across France and Spain.
Practice head

Déborah Attali

Other key lawyers

Manon Lamotte