FRANCE Law and Practice Contributed by: Eva Kopelman, Ségolène Cox and Alexis Alié-Sandevoir, Axipiter
Axipiter is an independent French law firm with a strong international leaning and around 30 lawyers in France. It offers comprehensive expertise in business law, with a recognised Employment Law department, advising a wide spectrum of clients – from SMEs to large international groups – on all aspects of le - gal and employment matters. Axipiter’s Employment Law team is known for its pragmatic and tailored ap - proach, with a strong focus on human, organisational and compliance-related challenges. In providing cus - tomised solutions adapted to both French and inter -
national settings, the firm helps clients navigate their HR issues and make strategic, informed decisions. The team frequently advises on sensitive internal HR investigations. For instance, it recently managed in - quiries following allegations of moral harassment for a leading retail and luxury group, and optimised in - ternal investigation processes for an industrial mining client. It delivers practical, compliant solutions pro - tecting both reputation and workforce integrity.
Authors
Eva Kopelman is the founder and head of Axipiter’s Employment Law department. She advises SMEs and multinational groups on all areas of French employment law, covering individual and collective matters,
Ségolène Cox is a senior associate within Axipiter’s Employment Law department. She advises French and international companies on a wide range of employment law issues. Her practice covers advisory work and
international mobility, sensitive departures, and collective bargaining agreements. Eva has in-depth expertise in complex and sensitive situations, such as restructurings, workforce reductions, and internal HR investigations including allegations of harassment, discrimination, or compliance breaches. Recognised for her strategic, pragmatic and solution-oriented approach, Eva combines strong legal expertise with a solid understanding of organisational and human dynamics. She supports clients in high-stakes situations, delivering compliant, practical guidance that effectively balances legal, operational, and reputational considerations in complex employment matters.
day-to-day HR management, assistance with employee representative bodies, and support in restructuring and reorganisation projects. Ségolène also advises on working time, compensation matters and compliance or ethics issues. Appreciated for her analytical skills and pragmatic approach, Ségolène helps clients anticipate and manage employment risks and implement practical HR solutions. Employment Law department. He specialises in employment litigation and complex disputes, representing French and international clients before labour and civil courts in matters such as dismissals, discrimination, harassment, and collective disputes. Alexis also advises on pre- litigation strategies, disciplinary matters, and relations with labour authorities. Appreciated for his pragmatic and results-oriented approach, Alexis helps clients handle disputes effectively and provides clear, practical guidance. Alexis Alié-Sandevoir is a senior associate within Axipiter’s
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