Chambers Review
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Employment - France
What the Team is Known For
A&O Shearman moves up in the rankings this year. The firm operates a well-reputed group that assists with the employment aspects of high-value M&A transactions and offers additional skill in redundancy plan mandates. The department benefits from the strength of the firm's international network to assist with cross-border matters. The team also acts in market abuse claims and represents companies in collective litigation proceedings concerning working time and bonuses.
Strengths
They always answer on time, with clear and reasoned explanations.
They have excellent technical knowledge and they are a dynamic, friendly and motivated team.
We received rapid, in-depth, benchmarked, competent advice from the team.
They offer commercial advice that is well tailored to global companies operating in the French market.
Notable practitioners
Claire Toumieux moves up to the top band this year. She displays strengths across a variety of employment mandates, including assisting with cross-border M&A transactions, redundancy plans, individual terminations and sexual harassment cases. She has experience in the transportation, financial and media sectors.
Claire is a trusted adviser.
Olivier Picquerey handles complex employment litigation. He is also adept at advising domestic and international clients on reorganisations.
Olivier Picquerey masterfully handles the company's challenges.
Olivier Picquerey is a quality lawyer who knows our business and imparts his knowledge to both his client and his team.
We can count on him to help us navigate the complexities of the French legal landscape in a way that is pragmatic and supports strong business outcomes.
