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Restructuring and EPP Lawyers

In an economic climate that is increasingly competitive, globalised, fluid and complex, the survival and growth of a company depends on its ability to adapt to a changing market. In light of this, many companies undergo restructuring, and this takes many forms (reduction in headcount, severance schemes, closure of premises or production sites, transfers, mergers and acquisitions, process re-designs, internal reorganisation, etc). Regardless of the process used, they all have considerable implications in both financial and human terms. At a time when corporate social responsibility is gathering momentum, these strictly-regulated procedures are the focus of repeated reforms of employment and social welfare law, both at national and European level. In 2013, fundamental reforms were made to employment protection legislation, specifically with regard to mass redundancies on financial grounds with the introduction of employment protection plans (EPPs). More recently, the “Macron” act revisited the law on company restructuring. Whether you are planning to reorganise, make mass redundancies that require an EPP, or conduct a transfer, merger or acquisition, it is vital that you are supported every step of the way by experts in the legal and regulatory issues that will arise.

Drawing on their considerable experience in this area of law, and their in-depth, constantly-updated knowledge of the legal framework governing such matters, our specialist employment and social welfare lawyers will help you to restructure your companies in France or abroad and manage the impact on your employees. They act in an extremely wide range of cases: transfers of undertakings (merger by absorption, transfer of a business as a going concern, universal transfer of assets and liabilities, outsourcing, etc), management and security of all aspects of corporate restructuring, help with career and skills management plans, mass redundancy procedures, employment protection plans and transfer plans, and due diligence on corporate purchases. Given the number and significance of the challenges and the complexity of the issues at stake, our lawyers work closely with our experts in tax and company law to offer comprehensive, pragmatic and sustainable solutions, which will enhance your competitiveness.

 
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Ghislain Beaure d'Augeres
Partner
France, Neuilly-sur-Seine
Ghislain Beaure d'Augères joined CMS Francis Lefebvre in 1994 and became a partner in 2003. His background in both public law and employment law means that he has developed considerable expertise in...
Pierre Bonneau
Pierre Bonneau
Partner
France, Neuilly-sur-Seine
Pierre Bonneau joined the Employment Law Department of CMS Francis Lefebvre Avocats in 1999 and became a partner in 2012. Pierre advises both international and French companies on collective and individual...
Raphaël Bordier
Raphaël Bordier
Partner
France, Neuilly-sur-Seine
Raphaël Bordier joined CMS Francis Lefebvre in 1995 and became a partner in Employment Law Department in 2009. He has worked in employment law and social welfare law for more than twenty years, both...
Nicolas Calliès
Nicolas Callies
Partner
France, Neuilly-sur-Seine
Nicolas Cailles joined the Employment Law Department of CMS Francis Lefebvre in 1990 and became a partner in 2001. Nicolas manages a team that provides advice and handles disputes in collective and individual...
Ludovique Clavreul
Ludovique Clavreul
Partner
France, Neuilly-sur-Seine
Ludovique Clavreul joined CMS Francis Lefebvre in 2006. Consulting activity: drafting of expert opinions in French or English (working time, election and information/consultation of workers’ representatives...
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Damien Decolasse
Partner
France, Neuilly-sur-Seine
Damien Decolasse joined CMS Francis Lefebvre in 2002 and is a Partner in the Employment and Pensions Department. He specialises in employment law and provides advice in collective and individual labour...
Vincent Delage
Vincent Delage
Partner
France, Neuilly-sur-Seine
Vincent Delage joined CMS Francis Lefebvre in 1999 and was made partner at the employment and pensions department in 2010. Vincent specialises in employment law and provides advice in collective and...
Olivier Dutheillet de Lamothe
Olivier Dutheillet de Lamothe
Partner
Head of Employment and pensions practice's Intelligence department
France, Neuilly-sur-Seine
Olivier Dutheillet de Lamothe joined CMS Francis Lefebvre in 2014 as Counsel with responsibility for the employment and pensions practice's Intelligence, Scientific Development and Knowledge Management...
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Caroline Froger-Michon
Partner
France, Neuilly-sur-Seine
Caroline is a partner in the Employment Law Department of CMS Francis Lefebvre. She works mainly with large French and international corporate groups in different sectors. Her expertise includes restructuring...
Christophe Girard
Christophe Girard
Partner
France, Lyon
Christophe Girard joined CMS Francis Lefebvre Lyon in 2001 (and was co-opted as a partner in 2019). He intervenes in labor law and social security law. He advises companies on a daily basis on all legal...