Best Lawyers in France for Labor and Employment Law
Yann Bougenaux is an attorney with Oren Avocats in Lyon, where he focuses his practice on labor and employment law with a specialization in Workplace accidents and occupational diseases . He advises companies and organizational leaders on the legal issues that arise throughout the employment relationship, from hiring and contract drafting to workplace policies and dispute resolution. His work often involves guiding clients through the practical application of French labor regulations while he...
Jean-Martial Buisson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor and Employment Law. Jean-Martial practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Jean-Martial Buisson since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jean-Martial Buisson is held by other lawyers.
Franck Morel advises companies on employment law, with a particular focus on working time regulations, collective bargaining, employee representation, and managing organizational change, all areas in which he has developed recognized expertise, both in legal advice and litigation. He also has in-depth knowledge of non-standard forms of employment (such as temporary work, umbrella companies, and freelance platforms), religious matters in the workplace, and professional training. He supports a ...
Christine Aranda is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor and Employment Law. Christine practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Christine Aranda since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Christine Aranda is held by other lawyers.
Nabila El Aougri advises companies on employment law and represents them in the event of litigation. She specializes in the domain of ethics and the promotion of diversity, industrial relations and collective bargaining. She was a member of the employment law department at Gide Loyrette Nouel (2000 – 2008) and holds Masters in Labour Law (Paris I) and General Private Law (Paris II).
Stéphanie Guedes da Costa focuses particularly on relations with employee representative bodies, professional elections, collective bargaining, as well as restructuring operations (including employee transfers, voluntary departure plans, and employment protection plans). She advises both French and international companies, providing support in both advisory and litigation matters (covering individual and collective issues). For many years, she has also assisted entities with mixed-stat...
Sabrina Dougados is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor and Employment Law. Sabrina practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Sabrina Dougados since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Sabrina Dougados is held by other lawyers.
Aurélie Cormier Le Goff primarily handles cases related to collective relations, both in advisory and litigation roles, particularly in the areas of collective bargaining and agreements, as well as issues related to working hours, remuneration, employee savings, and business transfers. She assists public enterprises, companies within major French groups, and employer professional federations. She has developed particular expertise with public sector companies employing private law empl...
Marie-Laurence Boulanger is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor and Employment Law. Marie-Laurence practices law in Lyon, France Best Lawyers has recognized Marie-Laurence Boulanger since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Marie-Laurence Boulanger is held by other lawyers.
Eva Kopelman is a Partner and Founder of Axipiter’s Employment Law practice. She advises French and international companies and groups on all aspects of individual and collective employment law. Her practice notably includes: Providing strategic advice on complex restructuring operations, including collective redundancies and employment issues arising from M&A transactions. Assisting clients with their day-to-day individual employment matters such as hiring process, terminations, di...
Ludovic Genty is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor and Employment Law. Ludovic practices law in Lyon, France Best Lawyers has recognized Ludovic Genty since 2022. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Ludovic Genty is held by other lawyers.
A graduate of the Paris Institute of Political Studies, Philippe Montanier handles inquiries relative to corporate labour law and brings his expertise to bear more particularly on matters of social security law (retirement and provisions), employee savings schemes, civil service law and the relations with staff representative institutions. He heads the “Compensation & Benefits” team with Philippe Langlois and Juliana Kovac.
Nazanine Farzam is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor and Employment Law. Nazanine practices law in Lyon, France Best Lawyers has recognized Nazanine Farzam since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Nazanine Farzam is held by other lawyers.
Claire Tergeman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor and Employment Law. Claire practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Claire Tergeman since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Claire Tergeman is held by other lawyers.
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