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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- A responsive team, attentive to business needs, with strong convictions. The DLA team provided us with excellent support throughout the redundancy process, demonstrating flexibility and offering relevant advice. The team was involved in the preparation phases of the procedures and provided support during implementation.
- Stéphanie Schindler has been a great help in navigating through the complex French legal system. The visibility she gave us on the future course of action was nothing but stupendous.
- DLA Piper is an excellent full-service law firm that understands our business very well. Be it employment or technology disputes, they are among the best.
- Philippe Danesi is undeniably a legal expert, passionate about his profession. His unwavering commitment and perseverance distinguish him as one of the most brilliant lawyers in his field. Attentive to business needs, Philippe Danesi knows how to find or devise the best solutions for companies, with an extremely solid and constructive technical approach. Beyond his ability to propose compromise and conciliatory solutions, he is an excellent litigator and, in contentious cases, knows how to mobilize all his skills and persuasive power to convince judges in favor of his clients' interests.
- ‘Unparalleled knowledge of our organisation. An ability to consider our issues in the long term (not on a case-by-case basis). A rigour befitting the firm's reputation. Unfailing responsiveness. An undiminished hunger for success.’
- DLA Piper has an excellent employment law team. They are highly responsive and technically skilled, both in advisory and litigation matters. We work with them with great confidence. We particularly appreciate collaborating with Anne Cardon, an excellent legal professional with extensive experience in litigation.
- ‘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