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Winston & Strawn LLP

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Employment

The employment team at Winston & Strawn LLP advises on all aspects of employment, labour and social security law across a wide range of sectors, including luxury, communications, healthcare, energy and industry. The team demonstrates particular strength in reorganisations, collective redundancies, litigation, private equity transactions and high-risk matters such as harassment claims or strikes. Practice head Sophie Dechaumet brings notable expertise in collective labour relations and corporate restructurings.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘I have worked with Christophe Marie for several years, and he has an excellent grasp of his files and manages them with his team. His analysis, advice, and up-to-date knowledge are exceptional. He is also a very skilled negotiator. He is always responsive and available when needed.’
  • ‘Responsiveness. Availability. Expertise. Adaptability. Well above other firms due to the team's mastery of these four skills. Innovative because it can be reached through various communication channels.’
  • ‘Simple and fluid communication. Pragmatic and actionable responses. Effective advisory approach. A reassuring team that provides advice tailored to our organisation and resources taking into account our specific characteristics. Support for decision-making by clearly positioning themselves in favour of specific recommendations or strategies to adopt.’
  • ‘Sophie Dechaumet and Augustin Charoy are highly responsive, very precise in their answers, and committed to meeting the client's needs, true partners.’
  • ‘Ability to adapt responses and advise on HR strategy.’

Key clients

  • GENERIX GROUP / NEW GEN HOLDING
  • TVH CONSULTING/21 INVEST FRANCE
  • ASTORG
  • METROPOLE TELEVISION SA (M6)
  • ACTION CONTRE LA FAIM
  • POLYGON FRANCE SAS
  • ASSOCIATION POUR LE DEVELOPPEMENT DU SERVICE NOTARIAL (ADSN)
  • DOMCO SAS/ HOMEPERF
  • RWE RENOUVELABLES FRANCE
  • EFESO CONSULTING
  • ACCUEIL IMMOBILIER SAS
  • GROUPE ACCUEIL

Work highlights

Advised Generix Group on the implementation a nationwide workforce restructuring plan involving collective redundancies for economic reasons, including the design and execution of a social plan (PSE) across multiple sites in France.
Advised the TVH Consulting group, backed by 21 Invest France, on the labour and employment aspects of the acquisition of Calliope Business Solutions.
Advised Polygon France on the implementation of a national reorganisation measure resulting in collective redundancies on economic grounds.
Practice head

Sophie Dechaumet

Other key lawyers

Christophe Marie; Augustin Charoy; Diane Tarantini

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