Ashurst boosts employment practice with key partner hire

Muriel will be joined by associates Laura Berdugo Donnersberg and Jordan Cohen.

Muriel joins the firm from Hogan Lovells and has 23 years of experience in employment and benefits law. Muriel advises French and international corporates on a wide range of employment matters including the implementation of redundancy plans, individual dismissals, relations with employee representative bodies and trade unions, negotiation of collective agreements and TUPE rules. Muriel is also recognised for her expertise in litigation and regularly represents clients before labour courts, civil courts and administrative tribunals.

Philippe None, Paris office managing partner commented:

"Muriel's reputation and recognised expertise make her an excellent addition to our Paris office and she will play an important role in our continued growth in the market. Her experience will also be invaluable to our international client's business in France."

Muriel Pariente added:

"I am delighted to be joining Ashurst. The firm's excellent reputation, the quality of its teams, and the breadth of expertise in Paris make it the ideal platform for me, and I look forward to contributing to the future growth of the practice both in France and internationally."