Céline Defay

Céline DEFAY is a Partner in the Employment and Social department. She has more than 18 years of experience in Luxembourg and provides legal guidance to her clients on all employment-related matters.

She assists human resources professionals in all aspects of an employment relationship, from its inception (drafting employment contracts, negotiating remuneration, setting internal policies, drafting collective agreements) to its conclusion (individual or collective dismissal, negotiating settlement agreements or redundancy plans). She also advises clients on specific issues relating to harassment, discrimination and data breaches. Céline helps her clients to ensure that their company complies with Luxembourg's various employment laws.

In addition to her legal practice, Céline is a regular speaker at conferences on employment law topics and provides training to various professional organizations.

Luxembourg Bar, admitted in 2006

Member of the board and secretary of the Employment Law Specialists Association (E.L.S.A.), Luxembourg

Member of the European Employment Lawyers Association (EELA)

Member of the Business Club France-Luxembourg (BCFL)

Important changes concerning employment contracts and the employment relationship, July 2024

Flexible admission requirements and easier mobility for highly qualified workers, June 2024

Publication of the date for staff delegation elections! , March 2024