Clifford Chance dispose d’un large réseau mondial, apprécié d’une clientèle internationale pour la gestion de ses problématiques complexes de droit social (réorganisations, litiges civils, pénaux ou prud’hommaux, contentieux de la sécurité sociale). La pratique est dirigée par François Farmine, qui représente de grands groupes au contentieux et traite des dossiers de dirigeants. A noter, les arrivées deFlorence Aubonnet  (ex Flichy Grangé Avocats) fin 2023, et  Susan Ekrami  (counsel) en 2024.  
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Témoignages

Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.

  • ‘Very good quality of service, the teams are responsive, available and reliable. Innovation, in the context of the subject treated (redundancy plan) is not a relevant dimension.'

  • ‘François Farmine and team are excellent professionals, always available and very competent.'

  • ‘Responsive and competent team, who know how to adapt to the client and their contacts.'

  • ‘François Farmine is a competent and recognized professional.'

  • ‘Relevant and in depth knowledge, conscientious but at the same time pragmatic approach.’

  • ‘Prompt response on questions, looking for relevant legal opportunities. Mr Farmine stands out for clear advice and high standards.’

  • ‘Great team, very connected to the rest of Clifford Chance, which is very helpful.'

  • ‘Great sense of service, responsiveness, rigor and precision.'

Clients clés

  • FreeNow (Your Now Group)
  • Amazon France Transport
  • Accédia Group
  • Deliverect
  • Unilever Group
  • Amazon France Logistique
  • Pfizer
  • Hoogwegt
  • Mollie
  • Morgan Stanley

Points forts

Assisting Amazon in various court proceedings relating to collective labor relations, in particular relating to multiple strike actions triggered by trade unions across several sites in France, and to the professional elections of Economic and Social Committee members.
Advising Hoogwegt on the reorganization of its activities in France, involving the implementation of a collective dismissal plan, the management of individual situations linked to the reorganization plan, the assistance before the Labour Inspection in relation to the dismissal procedure of protected employees, and the implementation of subsequent professional elections.
Assisting Morgan Stanley in a litigation currently pending before the Supreme Court, initiated by a former top manager challenging the application of incentive remuneration scheme.

Avocats

Collaborateurs remarquables

Jeunes avocats collaborateurs ou counsels qui se distinguent régulièrement par leur présence dans des dossiers importants du marché, et qui sont identifiés par le marché comme de jeunes talents à suivre.

Susan Ekrami

Responsable de la pratique

François Farmine

Autres avocats clés

Florence Aubonnet; Susan Ekrami