Quand consulter un avocat en droit du travail à Bordeaux ?

Un employeur a tout intérêt à consulter en amont, avant que la difficulté ne devienne un litige : rédaction ou modification d'un contrat, projet de rupture, réorganisation, signalement de harcèlement, contrôle URSSAF ou contentieux prud'homal. Une intervention précoce sécurise vos décisions RH et limite les risques.

Le cabinet défend-il les employeurs ou les salariés ?

YAD Avocats accompagne principalement les employeurs, DRH et dirigeants : conseil RH, sécurisation des décisions, enquêtes internes, formations et défense devant les juridictions. Le cabinet conseille également les cadres et cadres dirigeants à l'occasion de leur embauche, de leur départ ou d'un changement de statut.

Qu'est-ce qu'une enquête interne pour harcèlement et pourquoi la confier à un avocat ?

Lorsqu'un signalement de harcèlement moral ou sexuel survient, l'employeur doit réagir de manière rapide, impartiale et traçable. Confier l'enquête à un avocat garantit une investigation rigoureuse et juridiquement solide. Maître Benhamou est membre de l'ANAES (Association Nationale des Enquêteurs en Droit Social).

Le cabinet intervient-il en anglais ?

Oui. Le cabinet intervient aussi bien en français qu'en anglais sur l'ensemble des problématiques de droit du travail, ce qui en fait un interlocuteur adapté pour les sociétés étrangères implantées en Gironde et les entreprises internationales.

Employment Lawyer Bordeaux

Whether you are an international company operating in the Bordeaux area, a foreign executive working in France, or a group managing a French subsidiary, navigating French employment law requires more than a translator. Maître Liora Benhamou advises companies and senior executives directly in English — contracts, dismissals, internal investigations, employment disputes — with no intermediary and no loss of legal nuance.

French employment law for international companies

French labour law is one of the most complex in Europe. Its rules on dismissal procedures, works council (CSE) obligations, collective bargaining, and employee protections differ significantly from UK, US, or other European frameworks. A mismanaged dismissal, an improperly drafted employment contract, or a mishandled harassment complaint can expose your company to significant financial and reputational risk.

The firm advises foreign-owned companies and French subsidiaries of international groups on all aspects of French employment law :

Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, non-compete clauses and confidentiality agreements in both French and English
Managing dismissal procedures and negotiating exits for executives
Conducting independent internal investigations following harassment complaints (member of ANAES)
Advising on works council (CSE) obligations and collective agreements
Representing companies before the Conseil de prud’hommes (Labour Court) in Bordeaux

Advising international executives in France

Senior executives working in France — whether on secondment, under a local contract, or with a mixed status (employment contract + corporate mandate) — face specific legal challenges that require precise advice.

Maître Benhamou advises foreign executives on their employment status in France, the implications of their departure, their rights and obligations under French employment law, and the negotiation of their exit packages.

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Why Maître Benhamou

Distinction Best Lawyers 2025 and 2027

Maître Benhamou is listed in the Best Lawyers 2025 and 2027 directory in the Labor and Employment Law category — the oldest and most respected peer-review legal ranking worldwide. No other individual labour law firm in the Bordeaux area holds this distinction.

ANAES Member

As a member of the Association Nationale des Enquêteurs en Droit Social (ANAES), Maître Benhamou is specifically trained to conduct internal workplace investigations following harassment complaints — a critical and often mishandled obligation under French law.

Direct English-language service

All consultations, contracts, correspondence and negotiations are handled directly in English by Maître Benhamou. No interpreter, no relay — direct legal advice in the language you work in.

Service area

The firm is based in La Brède, Bordeaux Métropole (Gironde). Consultations are available at the office, at your premises, or by videoconference. Internal investigation mandates are conducted throughout France.

Questions & Answers

Can an employment lawyer in France advise in English?

Yes. Maître Benhamou handles all aspects of employment law matters directly in English — from initial consultation to contract drafting, negotiation and court proceedings if necessary.

What are the main risks for foreign companies dismissing employees in France?

French dismissal law is highly protective of employees. A dismissal without real and serious cause, or with a procedural defect, can lead to significant compensation awards under the Macron scale (Article L.1235-3 of the French Labour Code). For senior executives, the risks are higher. Early legal advice before any dismissal process is strongly recommended.

Is a works council (CSE) mandatory for our French subsidiary?

Yes, from 11 employees. The CSE must be consulted on a wide range of decisions affecting the organisation, working conditions and employment. Failure to consult can lead to criminal liability for the company director.

What is the ANAES and why does it matter for internal investigations?

The ANAES (Association Nationale des Enquêteurs en Droit Social) trains practitioners in conducting internal workplace investigations in compliance with French law. ANAES membership guarantees a structured, impartial and legally sound investigation process — which is critical when the findings may be used in court.