DLA Piper offers extensive experience across a broad spectrum of contentious and non-contentious employment matters including restructurings, collective dismissals, international mobility, complex collective issues and high-stakes litigation. The practice is led by Nicolas Léger, who advises on complex reorganisations and more broadly on collective labour relations. Philippe Danesi brings notable expertise in complex restructuring operations, mergers and acquisitions and litigation, while labour law specialist Bijan Eghbal is recommended for the managing of major collective dismissal projects.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The employment law team at DLA Piper France stands out for its resolutely business-oriented approach, which goes far beyond the traditional legal framework. Their ability to formulate pragmatic advice, tailored to the operational and strategic challenges of our company, is a major asset.'
Key clients
- FedEx
- Perrigo HRA
- L’OREAL
- GE Vernova
- Four Seasons
- Northrop Grumman
- Groupe Infopro Digital
- Technip Energies and Technip FMC
- Arabelle Solutions
Work highlights
Represented Arabelle Solutions, a provider of advanced engineering and technology services for the energy sector, in disputes involving employment contracts, terminations, workplace relations and compliance with French labor regulations.
Advised L’Oréal on the integration of a new luxury brand, which entailed modifying the work organisation and reducing the workforce across several countries in Europe, North Asia, Australia and New Zealand.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Nicolas Léger
Other key lawyers
Philippe Danesi; Bijan Eghbal; Stéphanie Schindler