DLA Piper has an impressive roster of longstanding household name and high-value clients, acting in the full range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including complex class actions as well as internal investigations and compliance work. Philippe Danesi  leads the team, harnessing particular expertise in complex restructuring operations, mergers and acquisitions, and related complex litigation. Bijan Eghbal  is a labour law specialist with extensive experience in handling major collective dismissal transactions, whilst Jerôme Halphen  is noted for his contentious and non-contentious work, notably in the retail and hospitality sectors. Senior counsel Marine Gicquel  is also a key contact. The team was bolstered by the arrival of partner Nicolas Léger, who joined in February 2024.
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Philippe Danesi

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Bijan Eghbal; Jérôme Halphen; Marine Gicquel; Stéphanie Schindler; Anne Cardon; Nicolas Léger