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Employment - France
What the Team is Known For
Baker McKenzie's employment law team demonstrates extensive experience in transaction-related employment advice, supporting clients with employee transfers and post-M&A integration, as well as the implementation of social plans. With additional strength in the redundancy aspects of restructuring mandates, the department's expertise also covers disciplinary measures. The practice has a strong track record of representing clients from the pharmaceutical sector.
Strengths
Baker McKenzie has a proven track record of expertise on a variety of issues and the recommendations are always to the point.
I get fast and proactive advice from them and I really feel that they have my back in the legal matters which they have supported us in.
Their support has been amazing and comprehensive.
They are very responsive – we get feedback immediately and we know when the appropriate response will be delivered.
Work Highlights
Baker McKenzie advised Thales on the employment elements of its sale of its Global Ground Transportation Systems Business to Hitachi.
Notable practitioners
Denise Broussal regularly advises on the employment aspects of cross-border M&A transactions as well as redundancy plans.
Working with Denise is a real pleasure – she works fast, gives sound advice and has an excellent approach to the problem.
She is gifted with an extraordinary capacity for work and responsiveness.
Gilles Jolivet represents clients in various employment mandates, including negotiations and co-ordination with the works councils.