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Freshfields

Employment

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Employment - Europe-wide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Freshfields has a highly respected European employment practice with notable offices in France, Germany and the UK. The law firm is highly active on sophisticated M&A, as well as restructurings and collective redundancy plans. It advises on union and works council matters, in addition to cross-border misconduct investigations and related litigation. It also assists clients with whistleblowing matters, and activity relating to executives. Clients include blue-chip companies from the financial services, energy, FMCG and life sciences sectors.

Notable practitioners

Based in Paris, Gwen Senlanne leads the law firm's global people and reward practice and is the primary contact for the firm.

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Work Highlights

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  • Freshfields advised Sanofi on the employment aspects of its carve-out and majority share sale of Opella, its consumer healthcare business, including addressing incentives and working with the management team.

Strengths

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  • Freshfields has a great team that is exactly what you would ask for.

    Employment respondentEurope

  • The lawyers are trusted advisers. They understand your business. They challenge on the commercial and not just the legal aspects of matters.

    Employment respondentEurope

  • The team are easy to deal with and deliver what you need in a straight forward way.

    Employment respondentEurope

  • Freshfields demonstrates the highest level of experience and quality, a great international network and a deep understanding of their client's individual environment.

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