Areas of expertise
International civil service law
International civil service law
International civil service law is a specialised legal field that governs employment relationships between international organisations and their staff. Unlike national labor law, it is based on autonomous legal frameworks specific to each organisation, involving the application of staff regulations, internal rules, and dedicated legal provisions. It is also shaped by overarching legal principles and the case law of international administrative tribunals.
We assist international civil servants and officials at every stage of the legal process:
- Before internal bodies of the organisation, by drafting internal appeals and providing representation in negotiations;
- In arbitration proceedings;
- Before specialised tribunals, both at first instance and on appeal, including advocacy when required, whether in France or abroad, in person or remotely.
Our support covers all areas where your rights require protection, including:
- Disputes related to your employment contract;
- Disciplinary proceedings;
- Workplace conditions, including harassment cases.
With extensive experience in this highly specialised legal system, we provide expert guidance to help you navigate complex procedures and pursue necessary actions before the relevant bodies, such as:
- The Administrative Tribunal of the International Labour Organisation (ILOAT);
- The United Nations Tribunals (UNDT and UNAT);
- Other international administrative tribunals (e.g., ESA, ESM Administrative Tribunals).
Our experience in handling large-scale litigation enables us to effectively assist in collective disputes involving multiple claimants.
We also advise staff associations and international organisations, offering strategic guidance on potential weaknesses in their legal frameworks, proposing appropriate reforms, and assisting in statutory or regulatory amendments.
General litigation under french law & media law
Our firm represents clients in disputes before French national courts. Following a detailed case analysis, we develop a strong legal strategy, draft necessary filings, and handle procedural and advocacy matters, keeping our clients informed at every stage.
We have particular expertise in media and press law, offering legal counsel and representation for both individuals and corporations, whether as claimants or defendants. Our firm handles cases related to : defamation, insults and hate speech, privacy violations, image rights disputes.
We also provide preventive legal support to publishers, media outlets, and journalists by conducting thorough content reviews to identify and mitigate potential legal risks before publication.
Postulation services
Our firm acts as postulant counsel for fellow lawyers from the French and EU bars before courts within the jurisdiction of the Paris Court of Appeal. Thanks to multipostulation, we also represent cases before the judicial courts of Bobigny, Créteil, and Nanterre.
We handle postulation for both substantive and urgent proceedings and assist colleagues in securing legal requests and motions, such as IP address identification or counterfeit seizure requests.
