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Chambers & Partners Ranking | Flichy Grangé Avocats reafirms its top position of Band 1


What the team is known for
An outstanding French firm renowned for its dedication to employment law, Flichy Grange Avocats offers a full range of expertise for both domestic and international clients. The department frequently assists with employee litigation, redundancy schemes and collective agreements. Additionally involved in handling the labour aspects of M&A transactions, the team also advises clients on health and safety issues and social security matters.


Strengths
Clients laud the "large number of top-class specialists within the firm." Other clients observe the lawyers' "excellent technicality and very high reactivity."


Work highlights
Flichy Grange Avocats acted for IBM on the employment aspects of its global reorganisation and Kyndryl spin-off.

Notable practitioners
Joël Grangé displays market-leading proficiency and "excellent expertise" in complex employment mandates. He assists clients with redundancy plans and mass litigations as well as global restructuring projects. Clients highlight his "strong knowledge of employment law."


Aurélie Cormier Le Goff handles restructuring processes and social security issues. She additionally boasts expertise advising public sector clients and state-owned entities.

Florence Aubonnet draws praise for her solid employment practice, regularly advising on the employment aspects of strategic cross-border M&A transactions.

Olivier Kress is an accomplished practitioner who assists clients with large-scale redundancy plans. He is adept at advising domestic and international clients alike.

FLICHY GRANGÉ AVOCATS AWARDED BY LEGAL 500 EMEA 2022

“Employment law boutique Flichy Grangé Avocats is a powerhouse in the field. Few firms, even among the elites, are able to attract so many high-profile mandates each year. The large team recently played a front role in several of France’s high-end M&A deals, including the TF1-M6 and Veolia-Suez transactions.
Many leading companies, mostly French ones from a wide range of sectors, including the energy, press, aviation, catering, energy, retail and transport sectors, turned to the firm for strategic projects, such as the implementation of restructurings, mass downsizing (often concerning more than a 1,000 jobs), and collective bargaining, for example of permanent part-time work. The team is also well versed in mass litigation, sensitive individual files, and welfare matters.

The team’s many highly experienced partners include founding partner Joël Grangé, one of the most revered names in the field, Florence Aubonnet, Arnaud Chaulet, Florence Bacquet, Marine Conche, Aurélie Cormier Le Goff, Jeannie Crédoz-Rosier, Stéphanie Dumas, Nabila Fauché El Alougri, Stéphanie Guedes Da Costa and Caroline Scherrmann. 2021 saw the departure of Stéphane Bloch and the arrival of Natacha Lesellier, who joined from an in-house position.“

Hall of Fame : Leading individuals : Testimonials

‘Great client proximity and availability.’
‘High expertise in labour law and practical approach.’
Juliana Kovac: great rigor, responsiveness, availability and listening skills.’
Franck Morel shows great intelligence in understanding issues at hand, great speed in dealing with it and creativity in finding solutions. He knows how to make his expertise understandable.’
‘Very high technique and very good approach. Ability to get to the bottom of issues without leaving any room for error. The lawyers are dedicated and systematically listen to their clients.’

FLICHY GRANGÉ AVOCATS HAS BEEN DISTINGUISHED BY THE LE POINT - STATISTA SURVEY

The firm was awarded the top 5 stars in the following categories:
  • “Labor law (Employers)” 
  • “Social security and social protection law”

FLICHY GRANGÉ AVOCATS AWARDED AT THE 22ND EDITION OF THE SOMMET DU DROIT

Organized by the Leaders League group, publisher of Décideurs magazine, the Sommet du Droit is a key event in the legal industry.

Flichy Grangé Avocats has been awarded in the following categories: 
  • “Collective bargaining and labor relations” - Gold
  • “Best CSR strateg”y - Silver
  • “Occupational health and safety” - Silver 
Testimonials: 
  • “A firm of excellence, the matters are fully handled, there is a lot of legal intelligence and involvement”
  • “Very good level of follow-up and service”
  • “The exchanges are qualitative and solution-oriented"

FLICHY GRANGÉ AVOCATS REWARDED BY LE MONDE DU DROIT IN 2022

Flichy Grangé Avocats was particularly distinguished at the 10th edition of the Palmarès du Droit organized by Le Monde du Droit in partnership with the French Association of Corporate Lawyers (AFJE).
 

FLICHY GRANGE AVOCATS IS FEATURED IN OPTION DROIT & AFFAIRES LEGAL RANKING OF THE BEST LAWYERS IN RESTRUCTURING

Flichy Grangé Avocats has been distinguished in the Option Droit & Affaires 2022 legal directory of the best law firms in Restructuring - Employment Safeguard Programme and Related Collective Litigation, published by Option Droit & Affaires 2022.

LEADERS LEAGUES DECIDEURS - HUMAN CAPITAL, LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT LAW

BEST LAW FIRMS 2022 RANKINGS
  • Collective bargaining & labor relations (band 1 – Key player)
  • Restructurings, social reorganisations, and related collective disputes (band 1 – Key player)
  • High-risk litigation - (band 1 – Key player)
  • Workforce issues further to M&A and labour-law audits (band 1 – Key player)
  • Social Security issues (band 1 – Key player)
  • Criminal employment (band 1 – Excellent)
  • Labor and employment compliance (band 1 – Excellent)
  • Representation of top management (band 3 – Strong reputation)
Expertise: with twelve areas of expertise dedicated to employment law, Flichy Grangé Avocats is at the forefront of the field. 

The firm cultivates a strong culture of innovation and maintains a program of webinars with the participation of international peers.

FLICHY GRANGE AVOCATS AWARDED TOP RANKING BY THE LEGAL 500 PARIS 2021

Flichy Grangé Avocats has been awarded once again with the top recognition Tier 1 by the international legal guide, The Legal 500 Paris 2021. The firm "is one of the most reputable labor law firms in the country and has significant human resources to assist a leading client base with complex and strategic cases, including large-scale reorganization projects and disputes involving hundreds or even a thousand employees."

The Legal 500 is one of the most recognized international legal guide that has been analysing the capabilities of law firms across the world, with a comprehensive research programme revised and updated every year to bring the most up-to-date vision of the global legal market. 

 

FLICHY GRANGÉ AVOCATS NAMED "LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR" BY BEST LAWYERS 

The american guide Best Lawyers awards the leading french law firm, Flichy Grangé Avocats with the highest nomination of "Law firm of the Year" for Employment in France 2022. This recognition is awarded to a single top law firm per practice and jurisdiction and it is determined based on several factors such as: exhaustive peer-reviews on individual lawyers, firm-wide work, and research surrounding the firm' overall scope and area of expertise. 

Published annually, the legal guide Best Lawyers lists and recognizes outstandign law firms and lawyers by conducting peer-review surveys across the globe, where thousands of leading lawyers are questioned to evaluate their peers. 

Human Capital & Labour Law 2020 - 2021 rankings of the best Law Firms in France

Flichy Grangé Avocats is recognized among The Best Employment Law Firms in France by the Human Capital & Labour Law editorial (Leaders League Intelligence Report). Our excellence has been awarded in the following categories:
 

> Collective Bargaining (Leading)
> Labour Litigation (Leading)
> Social Aspects of M&A & Workforce Audits (Leading)
> Mobility and Expatriation (Excellent)


Track record : "Because of its recognized high-level experts, Flichy Grangé Avocats is called upon many international groups to deal with their employment and labour law issues. The firm was recently involved in defending the interests of a leading figure in the pneumatic industry in a high-risk litigation case. It also acted for a major shoe manufacturer, piloting a significant restructuring plan". 

Team & differentiation : "Made up of lawyers with experience working at international law firms, the team remains focused on helping clients handle their cross-border projects. Flichy Grangé Avocats is a member and co-founder of L& E Global, an international plateform of 26 prominent employment law firms and can draw upon the skills of a worldwide network of legal correspondents".

 

FLICHY GRANGÉ AVOCATS : TOP RANKED TIER 1 in LEGAL 500 EMEA 2021

One of France’s leading boutique firms Flichy Grangé Avocats has large resources with a big and an impressive client base. The long-established practice routinely manages highly challenging work, including large-scale restructuring and litigation involving several hundred to more than a thousand employees.

The practice has notably been entrusted by Société Générale to implement a collective contractual termination agreement for around 1600 job cuts around the world, and manages proceedings involving more than 800 plaintiffs concerning the shutdown of client Goodyear’s Amiens Nord plant in 2014. In addition, the firm is handling a high-stake asbestos and chemical risk-exposure related mass dispute, and provides assistance with some of the market’s most high-profile M&A transactions.

The team includes many experienced partners including the  recommended below names: founding partner Joël Grangé,  Florence AubonnetArnaud ChauletOlivier KressBlandine AllixFlorence BacquetStéphane BlochAurélie Cormier Le Goff Jeannie Crédoz-RosierStéphanie DumasJoumana Frangié-MoukanasNabila Fauché El AlougriStéphanie Guedes Da Costa,  Juliana KovacCaroline Scherrmann and Amandine VetuFranck Morel, who was previously an adviser to former Prime Minister Edouard Philippe, who joined the firm in July 2020. Also recommended is counsel Romain Guichard.

FLICHY GRANGÉ AVOCATS : TOP RANKED 2021 - BAND 1


What the team is known for Outstanding French firm renowned for its dedication to employment law, where it offers a full range of expertise for both domestic and international clients. Frequently assists with employee litigation, redundancy schemes and collective agreements. Additionally involved in handling the labour aspects of M&A transactions. Also advises clients on health and safety issues and social security matters.

Strengths One client says: "We really enjoy working with them" and especially commends the lawyers' "reactivity, expertise and ability to handle mass litigation."

Sources also praise the lawyers for their commitment to cases, saying: "They are easily accessible, providing extremely detailed advice, and partners are also hands-on throughout the entire process, especially since the process is so specialised in France compared to other European jurisdictions. They are able to assist international clients through a French procedure, all the way."


Work highlights Acted for Amgen on employment aspects of its USD13 billion acquisition of the rights to the psoriasis treatment Otezla from Celgene.

Notable practitioners

Joël Grangé is "a very impressive lawyer," according to clients. He displays market-leading proficiency in complex employment mandates. He assists clients with redundancy plans and mass litigations as well as global restructuring projects.

Olivier Kress is an accomplished practitioner who assists clients with large-scale redundancy plans. He is adept at advising domestic and international clients alike.

Florence Aubonnet draws praise for her solid employment practice, regularly advising on the employment aspects of strategic cross-border M&A transactions. Sources describe her as "very pragmatic, friendly and efficient."

Aurélie Cormier Le Goff enters the rankings on the back of strong market feedback. She handles restructuring processes and social security issues. She additionally boasts expertise advising public sector clients and state-owned entities. One source describes her as "technically flawless," while another says: "She is very hard-working and humble."

Hubert Flichy maintains a solid reputation in the market and possesses a deep expertise in collective disputes and restructuring mandates. He acts for both French and international clients.
 

FLICHY GRANGÉ AVOCATS : TOP RANKED 2020 - BAND 1


What the team is known for Outstanding French firm renowned for its dedication to employment law, where it offers a full range of expertise for both domestic and international clients. Frequently assists with employee litigation, redundancy schemes and collective agreements. Additionally involved in handling the labour aspects of M&A transactions. Also advises clients on labour inspections and international mobility.

Strengths Interviewees laud the team's "fast understanding of the issues and very precise and reliable advice."

Work highlights Advised UNIPER on the issues of whereabouts of provisions and pension commitments in the GEI regime.

Notable practitioners

Joël Grangé is hailed for his "intellectual rigour" as well as his "very strong pragmatism." He advises clients on employment aspects of transactions as well as offering assistance with social security and contributory schemes. He also acts on labour inspection issues and collective performance agreements.

Olivier Kress defends clients against claims following redundancies, as well as acting on collective bargaining agreements and outsourcing issues. He is noted for his international focus, with experience in international employment and mobility matters.

Florence Aubonnet is particularly active on restructuring mandates, advising on mass redundancy plans and works council consultations. She also acts on employment aspects of transactions and is noted for her experience in social security issues.

Hubert Flichy is hailed by commentators for his long-standing experience in the field. He is particularly well-versed in collective disputes and the implementation of restructuring plans.
 

Flichy Grangé Avocats awarded Best Specialist Employment Law Firm 2020 in France

Global Excellence Awards


Flichy Grangé Avocats was awarded the title of: Best Specialist Employment Law Firm 2020 in France by Acquisition INTL magazine's 2020 Global Excellence Awards.

Décideurs stratégie droit finance 2019 - 2020

Leadership & Management du capital humain

  • Collective negotiations & labour relations (band 1 – Key player)
  • Restructuring, redundancy schemes and collective litigation (band 1 – Key player)
  • High-risk litigation and criminal aspects of labour law (band 1 – Key player)
  • Workforce issues further to M&A and labour-law audits (band 1 – Key player)
  • Social Security issues (band 1 – Key player)
  • Complementary pension, contingency and related benefits (band 1 – Excellent)
  • Mobility & Expatriation (band 1 – Strong reputation)
  • Collective and individual remuneration (band 2 – Excellent)
  •  Advising upper-level executives and company officers (band 1 – Strong reputation)
  
Track record :  "The firm has advised a major transport company on reform projects, set up a collective bargaining breakdown and a collective performance agreement for a major industrial group. He also advised and assisted in the management of the restructuring project of a large hotel group."
 
Distinction : "After strengthening its Public Functions-Public Companies division in 2018 and its Criminal Litigation division, the firm, always keen to offer clients cutting-edge skills for each type of intervention, is continuing its growth in 2019 and announces with the same specialisation objective the appointment of a 26th partner, Amandine Vetu. It is accompanied by the creation of a centre of expertise in vocational training"
 

Flichy Grangé Avocats among the best law firms in France according to a survey by Le Point magazine

Flichy Grangé Avocats is ranked among the best law firms in France in labour law, social security and social protection law by Le Point magazine.

Flichy Grangé Avocats on top tier legal 500 EMEA

« Flichy Grangé Avocats ‘answers very quickly to clients' requests and is able to put together a strong case’. The 75-lawyer team handles an impressive for a client base that includes various high-profile French and international corporations from every area of the economy. The group is regularly sought out to assist with the market's most sophisticated and high-profile matters. It is notably acting on key issues touching on the public sector, including advising SNCF on its conversion from a public sector to a private limited company. The firm also recently handled a lot of restructuring, intra-merger and collective redundancies work and is regularly called upon to handle high-profile M&A transactions. It notably assisted Thomson Reuters with the sale of a majority stake in Thomson Reuters Financial & Risk (F&R) to Blackstone. The practice also has experience handling sensitive litigation and mass disputes. It successfully defended CNIM against more than 280 asbestos anxiety exposure appeal claims. Other work includes managing pension, compensation, benefits and accident at work issues. Key names in the 24-partner team include Joël GrangéMarine ConcheFlorence AubonnetOlivier KressStéphanie Guédès Da CostaLaurent GametStéphanie Dumas, whose ‘analytical skills’ are particularly appreciated, Jeannie Crédoz-RosierBruno Fieschi, Aurélie Cormier Le Goff, Florence Bacquet and Aurélie Crédoz-Rosier. Frédéric-Guillaume Laprévote was made up to partner. Stéphane Bloch recently joined from KGA Avocats.”

Flichy Grangé Avocats : Top ranked 2019 - Band 1

What the team is known for Outstanding French firm renowned for its dedication to employment law, where it offers a full range of expertise. Frequently assists both domestic and international clients with various employee litigation, redundancy schemes and collective agreements. Additionally involved in handling the labour aspects of M&A transactions. Also advises on health and safety issues and matters concerning temporary employees.

Strengths
Clients appreciate "the quality of the work, the reactivity of the team and the availability of the partners and their hands-on approach."
Another source comments: "The advisers are of the highest quality, very precise and take their client's interests very much to heart."

Work highlights
Advised SNCF on strike action arising from railway reforms.

Notable practitioners

Hubert Flichy (Senior Statespeople): Senior counsel Hubert Flichy offers long-standing expertise in employment law. He specialises in collective litigation and employment aspects of restructuring.

Joël Grangé (Band 1) : Clients praise Joël Grangé 's "outstanding expertise," adding: "He is a great lawyer with a great tactical sense. He is very connected both from an international and national viewpoint and can really anticipate changes in legislation." He advises domestic and foreign clients on employment issues arising from restructuring and M&A mandates, as well as on litigation. He assisted PROMAN Interim with payroll tax reassessments concerning mileage allowances paid to interim staff.

Olivier Kress (Band 4): Olivier Kress is well versed in contentious labour matters, as well as redundancy schemes and employee restructuring issues. Interviewees say: "He has a client-oriented approach and can work with international clients."

Florence Aubonnet (Recognised Practitioner)

Décideurs stratégie droit finance 2018 - 2019

Leadership & Management of the workforce
  • Collective negotiations & labour relations (band 1 – Key player)
  • Restructuring, redundancy schemes and collective litigation (band 1 – Key player)
  • High-risk litigation and criminal aspects of labour law (band 1 – Key player)
  • Workforce issues further to M&A and labour-law audits (band 1 – Key player)
  • Social Security issues (band 1 – Key player)
  • Complementary pension, contingency and related benefits (band 1 – Excellent)
  • Mobility & Expatriation (band 1 – Strong reputation)
  • Collective and individual remuneration (band 2 – Excellent)
  •  Advising upper-level executives and company officers (band 2 – Strong reputation)
  
Track record : “The firm has supervised the acquisition by a leading consulting firm of a major player in the engineering sector. A telecommunications group also entrusted the firm with the merger of various entities, and the restructuring of one of its subsidiaries. The teams also advised on several merger operations of key importance, and implemented an extensive bonus plan for a global company.”
 
Distinction : “Flichy Grangé Avocats regularly appoints new partners to structure the firm’s specialization strategy. This year for example, the State-owned companies expertise has been reinforced by the arrival of Stéphane Bloch. The international integrated legal alliance that was co-founded by the firm allows them to seamlessly provide counsel on cross-border labor and employment law issues. “
 
 

Finance Monthly Global Awards 2018 

Flichy Grangé Avocats was awarded Health Law Firm of the Year - France 2018.

AI’s 2018 Global Excellence Awards


Flichy Grangé Avocats has been awarded Most Outstanding Employment Law Firm 2018 – France by the AI’s 2018 Global Excellence Awards.
 

Four partners ranked in Best Lawyers


Some of our partners have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the Ninth Edition of The Best Lawyers in France for their work in Labor and Employment Law. Along Joël Grangé and Olivier Kress who have been ranked since 2010, Best Lawyers ranked Florence Aubonnet and Stéphanie Dumas in 2018.
 
 

Flichy Grangé Avocats on top tier legal 500 EMEA 

"Flichy Grangé Avocats is to be ‘recommended without moderation’. The large 70-strong boutique has an ‘excellent level of expertise’ that is particularly sought after for ‘highly technical issues in employment and social security law’. Its lawyers, who are ‘available, very responsive and have great listening skills’, assist leading French and international corporations, as well as leading international and French corporate law firms, in the context of high-profile M&A transactions and large-scale restructuring projects and regularly manage mass litigation."

"The practice is representing SNCF before the Court of Appeal in a lawsuit led by some 1,150 Moroccan employees demanding compensation for their differentiated status, and recently obtained a favourable outcome for Charbonnage de France before the industrial tribunal following 755 claims made by former employees regarding safety at work."

"The team is made up of some 22 partners including top experts Joël Grangé, Arnaud Chaulet, Marine Conche, Florence Aubonnet and Philippe Montanier. Juliana Kovac, Olivier Kress, Nabila Fauché-El Aougri, Stéphanie Dumas, Joumana Frangie-Moukanas, Jeannie Crédoz-Rosier and the ‘excellent, very accurate and very business-oriented’ Aurélie Cormier Le Goff were also recently involved in key matters. Florence Bacquet, Caroline Scherrmann and Camille Ventejou were promoted to the partnership in 2017 and are all particularly recommended for their advice to international companies."
 

Flichy Grangé Avocats : Top ranked 2018 - Band 1

What the team is known for Outstanding French firm renowned for its dedication to employment law, where it offers a full range of expertise. Frequently assists both domestic and international clients with various employee litigations, redundancy schemes and collective agreements. Additionally involved in handling the labour aspects of M&A transactions.
 

Strengths Clients appreciate the firm's in-depth insight and "commercial approach to difficult matters." Another source speaks highly of the team, praising in particular its "expertise and reliability."
 

Work highlights Advised Vivarte on the employment aspects of its restructuring.

Represented Charbonnage de France in litigation proceedings against employees claiming compensation following health and safety concerns.
 

Notable practitioners

Hubert Flichy is a well-established figure on the French employment market. He advises both domestic and international companies on restructuring plans and collective disputes. He boasts further skill in the criminal aspects of labour law.
 

Joël Grangé has an excellent reputation for his skill in the French employment sector. He regularly assists with employee litigation and M&A transactions. Sources enthuse: "He has a great tactical sense and proposes solutions adapted to the situation."
 

Olivier Kress frequently advises clients from the telecommunications and manufacturing sectors on M&A deals, restructurings and the implementation of redundancy schemes.
 

Florence Aubonnet is described by sources as a "very pragmatic individual who understands business issues and offers operational solutions."She primarily advises clients on redundancy plans and is experienced in acting on international mandates.

Flichy Grangé Avocats : Top ranked 2016

What the team is known for French firm focusing solely on employment law with outstanding capabilities across the board. Advises companies and entrepreneurs on general employment queries including complex restructurings, criminal law, employee benefits, working time and collective negotiations. Recognised for its strengths in employment issues with global ramifications. Also has a team dedicated to health and safety at work.

Strengths (Quotes mainly from clients)

“The advice is always precise and very thorough.”

“The firm has a deep bench of experts, whether it’s for individual matters, employer relations, union matters or social security.”

Notable practitioners

A specialist in collective litigation, Hubert Flichy enjoys an excellent reputation on the market for his lengthy experience in employment law.

Clients say of Joël Grangé: “His support is more than just legal. He’s also really strong in advising on strategic approaches.” He is an excellent all-rounder, advising on diverse issues such as restructuring, collective redundancies, transfer of undertakings and collective disputes.

Florence Aubonnet focuses on collective employment law, especially regarding restructuring plans. Clients praise her “excellent knowledge of the dynamics of M&A and labour law-related issues.”

Olivier Kress handles a broad range of transactional, advisory and contentious matters but gains particular recognition for his skills in individual litigations and criminal employment cases. “He’s absolutely outstanding in pleadings,” notes one client, adding: “When studying a criminal case he really picks up the right arguments.”

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Ranking 2018 of law firms specializing in downsizing measures and related collective litigation

Flichy Grangé Avocats is recognised for the 6th consecutive year as one of the best law firms in these categories in France and gets the highest level in this ranking with 5 stars with the following comment :
 
"Employment Law niche firms continue to make their mark, such as Flichy Grangé Avocats, of which a client enhances “the quality of the teams, as well as their depth of technical knowledge which is of remarkable assistance in the course of dealing with difficult cases with strong issues at stake”.

Décideurs stratégie droit finance 2018

Leadership & Management of the workforce
  • Collective negotiations & labour relations (band 1 – Key player)
  • Restructuring, redundancy schemes and collective litigation (band 1 – Key player)
  • High-risk litigation and penal aspects of labour law (band 1 – Key player)
  • Workforce issues further to M&A and labour-law audits (band 1 – Key player)
  • Advising upper-echelon executives and company officers (band 2 – Held in high esteem)
  • Collective and individual remuneration (band 2 – Excellent)
  • Mobility & Expatriation (band 1 – Strong reputation)
  • Social Security issues (band 1 – Key player)
  • Complementary pension, contingency and related benefits (band 1 – Excellent)

Track record

“Flichy Grangé remains very active in mass litigation cases. The firm has represented a major group in both phases of  litigation, in first instance and on appeal, regarding more than a thousand staff members and requests totaling several hundreds million euros.  The firm has also been mobilised by the suspension of activity of a large industrial group’s plant,  for whom it put in place a social plan, the search for buyers, and the takeover follow-up. The firm also assisted a major distribution group in a large restructuring operation involving several collective negotiations and related litigations.”


Differentiation :

The variety of trainings they offer is greatly appreciated by clients. For example the sessions they organized on the Macron reform were very successful. The firm, which wishes to renew itself and stand the test of time, continually nominates new partners. This year alone, three senior associates have been made partners. The structure is in constant evolution as well, with several practices, social security and psychological risk factors being leading practice areas, and with the pensions and employee benefits practice being one of the strongest of the firm.

Le Monde du Droit Awards 2018

Flichy Grangé Avocats won the copper award of the “Monde du Droit” Awards 2018 in the employment category.

Mondaq Contributor With Most Reader Response In France

Chambers

Flichy Grangé Avocats : Top ranked 2017 - Band 1

What the team is known for Standout French firm focusing solely on employment law, where it offers the full spectrum of expertise. Provides leading French and international corporations with expert advice on restructurings, mass redundancies and work-related health and safety. Also deals with sensitive discrimination and diversity issues, with considerable expertise in employment litigation cases.

Strengths One client singles out the firm for its "excellent expertise in employment law and collective and effective support," also commenting on its "dedication to clients, humility and reactivity."

Other clients point out the strong capabilities of the team's lawyers, emphasising their "very high level of experience in the subjects handled, with a good sense for and experience of difficult negotiations." 

Work highlights Advised Goodyear on a dispute with over 800 employees following a mass redundancy.

Advised IPC on its takeover of Etrali and on the subsequent integration and restructuring operations.

Notable practitioners  

Hubert Flichy (Eminent Practitioner) is an extremely well-established and "really unique" figure on France's employment market. He is widely respected and well liked by interviewees, maintaining a strong reputation for his expertise in collective disputes and restructuring plans.

According to market commentators, Joël Grangé (Band 1) is "extremely famous on the Paris market" and brings a "client-friendly, pragmatic" approach to his management of cases. He is a renowned specialist across the full employment spectrum, notably in mergers, restructurings and collective redundancies and disputes.

Sources appreciate working with Olivier Kress (Band 5), praising him in particular for his "extremely commercial" mindset. He is skilled at handling the employment law aspects of M&A and restructuring operations, with noteworthy experience in cross-border matters involving international mobility and immigration.

Florence Aubonnet (Up and Coming) is described by clients as "a top lawyer" who is "efficient, pragmatic and reliable." She is highly knowledgeable when it comes to collective restructuring plans and recently led the team in advising Nokia on the employment elements of its acquisition of Withings. 


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Flichy Grangé Avocats on top tier legal 500 EMEA 

Flichy Grangé Avocats’ ‘highly efficient and precise’ 60-lawyer practice provides a comprehensive employment law service, including specialisms in areas such as retirement and accidents at work. It handles some of the market’s most sensitive restructuring and collective redundancy projects and disputes, as well as transaction-related issues. The team includes the highly experienced figures of Joël Grangé, Arnaud Chaulet, Marine Conche, Florence Aubonnet and Philippe Montanier. Other names to note are: Olivier Kress, Stéphanie Guedes da Costa, Laurent Gamet, Stéphanie Dumas, Nabila Fauché-El Aougri, Jeannie Crédoz-Rosier, Bruno Fieschi and Aurélie Cormier Le Goff.

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Décideurs stratégie droit finance 2017

Leadership & Management du capital humain
  • Négociations collectives & relations sociales (band 1 – Incontournable)
  • Restructurations, plans sociaux et contentieux collectif associés (band 1 – Incontournable)
  • Contentieux à risque & Droit pénal social (band 1 – Incontournable)
  • Gestion sociale des M&A et audits sociaux (band 1 – Incontournable)
  • Sécurité Sociale (band 1 – Incontournable)
  • Représentation des dirigeants et mandataires sociaux (band 1 – Forte notoriété)
  • Rémunération collective et individuelle (band 2 – Excellent)
  • Mobilité & Expatriation (band 1 – Forte notoriété)
  • Protection sociale complémentaire (band 1 – Excellent)

Track record

“Over the year, Flichy Grangé has observed a sharp increase in mass litigation.  Our firm advised three major groups in the course of litigation which in one case involved 1,000 employees, and in the other two, 800.  These opportunities confirmed our ability to mobilise larger teams within tight deadlines, in view of optimising management of this particular type of procedures.  The firm also advised a major retail chain during collective bargaining over Sunday work, and took part in a takeover deal involving two media groups.


Differentiation :

The firm continues to grow internationally thanks to the L&E Global network, which this year welcomed several new associates including one in the UK.  Our team’s teaching skills have been greatly appreciated by clients, who particularly wish to benefit from explanations and seminars on the recent changes to labour law.  The firm’s RPS practice area (health & safety management in relation to industrial accidents and illness) continues to expand and is now one of the firm’s major assets.”.

Ranking 2016 of law firms specializing in downsizing measures and related collective litigation

Flichy Grangé Avocats is recognised for the 5th consecutive year as one of the best law firms in these categories in France and gets the highest level in this ranking with 5 stars with the following comment :

"Niche firms continue to make their mark as well, such as Flichy Grangé Avocats, of which a client says “Our lawyers do not sell law, but provide legal solutions for whatever kind of issue we are faced with“, while another client praises the firm’s “remarkable assistance in the course of litigation”.
 
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Flichy Grangé Avocats on top tier legal 500

Flichy Grangé Avocats ‘closes the bridge between companies’ businesses and the legal framework’, and stands out for its complete range of expertise. The 60-lawyer team assists the largest French and international companies and is called on to manage the most complex transactions and restructuring projects in France; the team also expertly handles litigation and issues such as compensation and benefits. The 20-partner practice includes market-leading figures Hubert Flichy and Joël Grangé, who provides ‘outstanding strategic insights and defends his clients’ interests with the strength of a soldier and the precision of a surgeon’. Other top experts include Arnaud Chaulet; Marine Conche, who is willing to ‘take a position’; Florence Aubonnet, who ‘knows very well the nuts and bolts of French labour law relating to M&A’; Juliana Kovac; Olivier Kress; and Nabila Fauché-El Aougri, who is ‘highly responsive and sharp’. Stéphanie Guedes da Costa, Laurent Gamet, Stéphanie Dumas, Cyprien Pialoux and Jeannie Crédoz-Rosier are also recommended along with compensation and benefits expert Philippe Montanier and social security specialists Bruno Fieschi and Corinne Potier. Aurélie Cormier Le Goff joined the firm from Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP.

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Flichy Grangé Avocats has four practitioners highlighted

Hubert Flichy is a specialist of collective litigation ans also advises on the implementation and restructuring plans. He is “the guru of employment law in France” and boats an “enviable client list”.

Joël Grangé is a “leading light in the French labour law market” and is lauded for his “prowess” and the high-quality service” that he offers clients.

Florence Aubonnet is a “true specialist” in the collective aspects of labour law, particularly in the area of restructuring plans in industrial sector.

Olivier Kress advises French and international corporations on all aspects of labour law and is commended for his “cross-border experience”.

Option finance

There is, in particular, Flichy Grangé Avocats, the clear front-runner.  The Grangé team round off avery busy year and has just recruited a new partner namely Aurélie Cormier Le Goff, formerly with Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer.  “The work its partners and associates invest is in-depth, individualised and has brought about successful outcomes in difficult matters.  I have had occasion to observe that their advice and suggestions are respected both by their peers and by the authorities”.

This is haute couture advice, tailored to respond most accurately to obstacles along the way.  The quality and level of the firm’s interventions fully meets my expectations, while “the fee level is reasonable”, according to a client consulted by the editors of Option Droit & Affaires.

Décideurs stratégie droit finance 2016


Leadership & Management du capital humain
  • Négociations collectives & relations sociales (band 1 – Incontournable)
  • Restructurations, plans sociaux et contentieux collectif associés (band 1 – Incontournable)
  • Contentieux à risque & Droit pénal social (band 1 – Incontournable)
  • Gestion sociale des M&A et audits sociaux (band 1 – Incontournable)
  • Sécurité Sociale (band 1 – Incontournable)
  • Représentation des dirigeants et mandataires sociaux (band 1 – Forte notoriété)
  • Rémunération collective et individuelle (band 2 – Excellent)
  • Mobilité & Expatriation (band 2 – Forte notoriété)
  • Protection sociale complémentaire (band 1 – Excellent)

Track record

“None of the partners had expected that the year 2015 would be marked by massive restructuring operations – and yet their view is unanimous :  while a considerable number of transformation plans were announced the first semester, that trend carried over into the second.  The teams intervened in drafting, negotiating and implementing collective redundancy schemes, notably on behalf of a number of France’s leading companies and international giants.  Meanwhile, the firm has moved ahead with expanding its Health and Safety practice, further to integrating Plichon firm three years ago.”


Differentiation

“Flichy Grangé Avocats’ strategy includes a strong international focus both through the L&E Global network and its view of the African horizon.  With employment law as its particular speciality, the firm seeks to ensure that every partner fully develop every facet of his or her expertise in France.  Aurélie Cormier Le Goff, restructuring expert, has joined as partner, alone with Bruno Fieschi and Corinne Potier, partners specialised in psycho-social risks; they represent tangible proof of this approach.  The niche firm advises on large-scale M& A operations, often alongside the big corporate firms”.

Décideurs stratégie droit finance 2015

Leadership & Management of the workforce
  • Collective negotiations & labour relations (band 1 – Key player)
  • Restructuring, redundancy schemes and collective litigation (band 1 – Key player)
  • High-risk litigation and penal aspects of labour law (band 1 – Key player)
  • Workforce issues further to M&A and labour-law audits (band 1 – Key player)
  • Advising upper-echelon executives and company officers (band 2 – Held in high esteem)
  • Collective and individual remuneration (band 2 – Excellent)
  • Mobility & Expatriation (band 2 – Strong reputation)
  • Social Security issues (band 1 – Key player)
  • Complementary pension, contingency and related benefits (band 1 – Excellent)

“When it comes to restructuring operations, the list of those with which Flichy Grangé has been involved is a lengthy one. Major affairs, which have on occasion attracted considerable media attention, represent the firm’s core activity. The partners with expertise in labour-law audits can also boast of the firm’s involvement with the biggest takeover operation in the hotel industry. Not to speak of teams with expertise in Social Security matters, whose members often advise on significant URSSAF litigation, including that involving a big French retailer.

What distinguishes us : With the appointment of Aurélie Cormier Le Goff as partner, the firm – currently celebrating its fifteenth year in existence – now has twenty partners. In line with its growth policy, it has co-opted three specialised partners as well. Indeed, the firm’s lodestar is developing great in-house expertise, thanks to partners like Juliana Kovac in the field of complementary pension, contingency and related benefits.”


Restructuring operations; reorganising the workforce & collective litigation

“FIFTEEN SUCCESSFUL YEARS FOR FLICHY GRANGE AVOCATS.


Over the course of 2014 and 2015, our firm’s experts have dealt with over 90 restructuring operations. The core of our activity involves major affairs, which on occasion have attracted considerable media attention. We have also been advising a worldwide IT player throughout a large-scale redundancy scheme.

What distinguishes us : As a founding, active member of L&E Global’s international network, Flichy Grangé is in a position to respond to the cross-border needs of multinationals.”

Le journal du Management

In the Employment Law category, Flichy Grangé Avocats ranks third amongst 81 firms. The Journal’s ranking is based on The Legal 500, Le Palmarès des Avocats and Leaders League.

Four “exceptional” lawyers from Flichy Grangé Avocats have been selected for inclusion.


Hubert Flichy advises French and international clients on implementing restructuring plans and the impact on the workforce. He is A “vastly experienced” practitioner with a “formidable reputation”.

Joël Grangé has particular experience with restructuring plans and collective bargaining negociations, and is a “leading light” amongst his peers.

The “impressive” Florence Aubonnet guides clients through all stages of the restructuring process, and is noted for her “quick grasp of complex issues”.

Olivier Kress is a specialist in collective redundancy and M&A described by his peers as “versatile” and “a technical expert”.

Top Ranked Chambers Europe 2015

What the team is known for Niche employment firm with a sizeable team covering the entire spectrum of labour law, including social security, health and safety and criminal law. Team is noted for its work on restructuring and social plans and litigation, as well as M&A-related employment matters. Represents major French and international clients from an array of different sectors.

Strengths
“It is a very good team; it tries to find solutions rather than just going through the legal aspects.”

Notable practitioners
Widely respected and vastly experienced, Hubert Flichy (Eminent Practitioner) remains an important figure in the employment and labour law market. He is a specialist in collective litigations.
An expert on restructurings and regarded by peers as one of the best in the market, Joël Grangé (Band 1) is praised by clients for his precision on legal details and “his ability to explain in a crystal clear way the complexity of French social law.”
Olivier Kress (Up and Coming) enjoys a growing reputation, especially for his work on collective bargaining and corporate restructuring.

Legal 500 EMEA 2015 – (tier 1) :

Flichy Grangé Avocats has ‘a very high level of professionalism and expertise, especially in complex litigation’. It advises leading corporations on matters including strategic restructuring and assisted Goodyear with the closure of its Amiens-Nord site. The 18-partner practice, which exhibits ‘excellent availability and remains close to its clients’, also advises on M&A and matters involving health issues at work. Key figures include: Hubert Flichy, whose strategic vision is highly appreciated; the ‘creative’ Joël Grangé, who can advise on ‘highly technical issues’; Arnaud Chaulet; Marine Conche; Florence Aubonnet; Juliana Kovac; Olivier Kress; Laurent Gamet and Stéphanie Dumas, who provides ‘fine analyses’. Philippe Montanier is renowned for his compensation and benefits expertise.

Ranking 2015 of law firms specializing in downsizing measures and related collective litigation

Flichy Grangé Avocats is recognised for the 5th consecutive year as one of the best law firms in these categories in France and gets the highest level in this ranking with 5 stars.

Trophée d'or Golden award in employment in the incentive schemes and international mobility category

Flichy Grangé Avocats won the golden award of the “Trophées du droit” Awards 2014 in the Incentive schemes and international mobility category on thursday the 17th november 2014.

Décideurs stratégie droit finance 2014

  • Collective negotiations & social relations – (band 1 – Inevitable)
  • Restructuring, social plans and collective litigation – (band 1 – Inevitable)
  • Litigation risk & social criminal law – (band 1 – Inevitable)
  • Labor aspects of M&A and labor audits – (band 1 – Inevitable)
  • Social Security – (band 1 – Inevitable)
  • Collective and individual compensation – (band 2 – Excellent)
  • Representation of directors and officers – (band 2 – Strong reputation)
  • Mobility & expatriation – (band 2 – Strong reputation)
  • Complementary social protection – (band 2 – Excellent)

Silver award in employment lawl

Flichy Grangé Lawyers won the silver award of the “Monde du Droit” Awards 2014 in the employment categories

Legal 500 EMEA 2014 – (tier 1) :

Legal 500 EMEA – (tier 1) : Employment boutique Flichy Grangé Avocats is seen by some as the ‘best of the best’ in France. The 60-lawyer practice, which is praised for its ‘client dedication’ and ‘hands-on approach’, regularly advises on high-end M&A transactions, sensitive reorganisations and litigation. Clients include leading French and international groups such as Orange. Among the 18 partners, Hubert Flichy and Joël Grangé are recommended along with the highly experienced Arnaud Chaulet, Marine Conche and Laurent Gamet. Philippe Montanier also stands out for his compensation and benefits expertise.

Option Finance – Ranking 2014 of law firms specializing in downsizing measures and related collective litigation

Flichy Grangé Avocats is recognised as one of the best law firms in these categories in France and gets the highest level in this ranking with 5 stars.

Décideurs Stratégie Finance Droit – Classement de la mixité des cabinets du barreau d’affaires

En 2013, Flichy Grangé Avocats est classé 3e cabinet d’avocats ayant mis en place une réelle mixité femme/homme (selon le pourcentage de femmes associées). 

Legal 500 US 2013 – (tier 1):

Excellent’ employment law firm Flichy Grangé Avocats fields some 60 lawyers including 18 partners. It advises on the most challenging restructuring and M&A-related matters and litigation. Hubert Flichy and Joël Grangé rank among the market’s top experts and Philippe Montanier is a major reference for compensation and benefits work. Claire Toumieux, Arnaud Chaulet, Anne Le Bault de La Morinière and Florence Aubonnet are also recommended.”

Chambers Europe 2013

“An extremely well-known, efficient team.”

Hubert Flichy is widely respected for his considerable skill in collective litigation (band 1).

Joël Grangé is lauded as “one of the best employment lawyers in France.” His practice centres around complex cross-border restructuring projects (band 1).

Clients appreciate Claire Toumieux for her detailed knowledge of collective bargaining agreements and HR management strategies (band 1).

Décideurs stratégie droit finance 2013

 
  • Collective negotiations & social relations – (band 1 Inevitable)
  • Restructuring, social plans and collective litigation – (band 1 – Inevitable)
  • Litigation risk & social criminal law – (band 1 – Inevitable)
  • Labor aspects of M&A and labor audits – (band 1 – Inevitable)
  • Social Security – (band 1 – Inevitable)
  • Collective and individual compensation – (band 2 – Excellent)
  • Representation of directors and officers – (band 3 – Strong reputation)
  • Mobility & expatriation – (band 3 – Strong reputation)
  • Complementary social protection – (band 2 – Excellent)

 Legal 500 EMEA 2012

‘Excellent’ employment law firm Flichy Grangé Avocats fields some 60 lawyers including 18 partners. It advises on the most challenging restructuring and M&A-related matters and litigation. Hubert Flichy and Joël Grangé rank among the market’s top experts and Philippe Montanier is a major reference for compensation and benefits work. Claire Toumieux, Arnaud Chaulet, Anne Le Bault de La Morinière and Florence Aubonnet are also recommended.

Trophée d’Argent 2012

du Droit Social – Décideurs Juridiques

Best Lawyers

Best Lawyers 2011 ranked Hubert Flichy, Joël Grangé, Claire Toumieux, Olivier Kress and Philippe Langlois.

Chambers and Partners 2011

« The advice is always excellent and the team has outstanding experience in employment litigation. »

Best lawyer 2010

Joël Grangé recognized as best lawyer in Employment law in France