CMS Francis Lefebvre is well-equipped to advise an impressive roster of French and international clients operating in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. The practice is noted for its ‘cross-sectional vision’, drawing upon a deep bench of experts across business, tax and public law. Leading the team are employment law specialists François Coutard and Guilaume Bossy, alongside Jean-Thomas Heintz, a mergers and acquisitions specialist. François-Xavier Awatar also leads, leveraging expertise in distribution and consumer goods related matters. Other key contacts are construction law specialist Guillaume Belluc and Jérémy Duret, a direct taxation expert.
Testimonials
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‘The team is very professional and able to provide correct advice and guidance, including on additional matters beyond legal advice. They also speak in English which made it easier for us to interact with them.’
‘The team is always ready to listen to us and respond in a timely manner. They were also flexible and ready to accommodate us for quick calls and meetings.'
Key clients
- The Adecco Group
- Sanofi
Work highlights
- Advised the Adecco Group and its subsidiary Adecco Outsourcing Transport on the closure of the business and the company and the redundancy of the 100 remaining employees.
- Advised Etex on the closure of a plant in Northern France (Haulchain)