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Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Employment

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Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

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Employment - France

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe assists with collective dismissals, employee transfers and executive-level departures. The practice is experienced in individual and collective litigation concerning discrimination and employee representative bodies. The team also advises on labour issues following M&A transactions and company reorganisations, such as voluntary redundancy plans and integration issues.

À propos de l’équipe

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe conseille dans le cadre de licenciements collectifs, de transferts d’employés et de départs de cadres supérieurs. Le cabinet est expérimenté dans les contentieux individuels et collectifs en matière de discriminations et concernant les organismes de représentation du personnel. L’équipe intervient également sur les questions de droit social suite à des opérations de M&A et de réorganisations, telles que les plans de départs volontaires et les questions d’intégration.

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Work Highlights

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  • Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe assisted AXA with a series of complex disputes.

  • Le cabinet Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe a assisté AXA dans une série de litiges complexes.

Strengths

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  • The law firm provides very good responsiveness. It has the ability to free up time if an urgent response is needed.

    Employment respondentFrance

  • The team has a fast and holistic understanding of complex international projects. All commercial and operational aspects are always incorporated and reflected within the legal guidance.

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  • The presence of several members of the team alongside us allows for seamless support and experience adapted to each phase of the projects.

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  • The lawyers are capable of providing advice beyond the purely legal dimension. They are extremely available and responsive.

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  • The law firm always works to provide the best solution in the most complex situations.

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  • Les avocats font preuve d'une excellente réactivité. Ils sont en mesure de se libérer en cas d'urgence.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Emmanuel Bénard
    Emmanuel Bénard

    Emmanuel Bénard

    Emmanuel Bénard impresses sources from across the market with his top quality employment practice. He advises on restructuring projects and the related redundancy plans, as well as litigation involving high-level executives.

    Emmanuel Bénard a une réputation établie sur le marché grâce à sa pratique en droit social. Il intervient dans le cadre de projets de restructuration et de plans sociaux, ainsi que dans le cadre de contentieux.

    • He is easy to get in touch with and adapts to the person he is talking to. He is also result-oriented and supportive.

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    • Emmanuel is the best lawyer I have worked with due to his sharp analysis of situations, relevance of recommendations, strategic vision, political sense and exceptional interpersonal skills.

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    • His perspective, responsiveness to our requests, experience and his ability to guide us through even the most challenging issues are invaluable assets for us.

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    • He displays strategic knowledge and business acumen.

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    • Emmanuel is a very good business partner.

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    • Il a des connaissances stratégiques et un bon sens des affaires.

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    • Emmanuel est le meilleur avocat avec lequel j'ai travaillé grâce à sa finesse d'analyse des situations, la pertinence de ses recommandations, sa vision stratégique, son sens politique et sens relationnel exceptionnel.

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    • Emmanuel est un très bon partenaire business.

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    • Il a a un prise de contact facile et il s'adapte à son interlocuteur, avec un bon sens du résultat et de l'accompagnement.

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    • Sa hauteur de vue, sa réactivité à nos demandes, son expérience et sa capacité à nous accompagner dans les sujets les plus épineux ont été de précieux atouts pour nous.

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