Dechert LLP excels in employment matters related to crisis-driven situations. Practice head Philippe Thomas regularly advises on restructuring issues and supports clients with headcount reductions, works council consultations, harmonisation of employment status, senior executive terminations and post-termination disputes.
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- ‘Our partnership with our legal counsel has been instrumental in supporting our continued growth as a global biotechnology company. What makes this legal practice truly unique is its ability to combine deep technical expertise with a pragmatic, business-focused approach tailored specifically for the complexities of the life sciences sector.'
- ‘One of the most rewarding aspects of our legal partnership has been the opportunity to work with individuals who consistently demonstrate both exceptional legal skill and genuine professional integrity.'
- ‘The team led by Thibault Meiers represents one of my best experiences in employment law, both in Paris and in Europe.’
- ‘They are very knowledgeable and always treat their clients with respect. They can explain everything in a way that is understandable for everyone.’
Key clients
- Abivax
- Archimed
- Strategic Generics France
Work highlights
Advised the International Olympic Committee’s exclusive global hospitality provider in handling the post Paris 2024 reorganisation, including a social plan to make a number of employees redundant and the transfer of some staff members to Italy and the US for the next Olympics.
Advised a business school on internal investigations relating to knotted IP whistleblowing and harassment matters, as well as the implementation of new workplace structures.
Advised Edwards LifeSciences on all French HR aspects of the sale of its pioneering ‘Critical Care’ division to Becton Dickinson. The transaction was valued at $4.2bn in cash.
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Practice head
Philippe Thomas
Other key lawyers
Thibault Meiers