ANNOUNCEMENT | 9 Ogletree Deakins French Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in France™ 2026 Edition

Ogletree Deakins, a law firm exclusively dedicated to employment law, is pleased to announce that nine of its attorneys have been recognised in the 2026 editions of The Best Lawyers in France™ and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in France™.
This international guide honours the most outstanding lawyers worldwide by country and area of practice, based on peer-reviewed surveys.

The Best Lawyers in France™ 2026

In addition to founding partner Jean-Marc Albiol, who has been recognised since 2014, and managing partner Cécile Martin, recognised since 2021 in the “Labor and Employment Law” category, partners Stéphane Bloch and Alexandre Abitbol have now also been included in this prestigious ranking.

Partner Nicole Goulard, who joined the firm in 2024, is recognised for her high-level expertise in the “Tax Law” category, where she has been ranked since 2020.

Pascale Ernst, Of Counsel, is recognised for the second consecutive year in the “Employee Benefits Law” category, for her expertise in complementary employee benefits and social protection law.

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in France™ 2026

This category highlights promising attorneys in the earlier stages of their careers.
Jérôme Verneret is recognised for the second year in a row in the “Labor and Employment Law” category.
Eric de Laboulaye receives his first recognition, ranked in two categories: “Labor and Employment Law” and “Employee Benefits Law”.
Rafael Dezelee Roque also makes his debut in the guide, recognised for his expertise in French employment law under the “Labor and Employment Law” category.

PRESS CONTACT :
Carine Torossian
carine.torossian@ogletree.com

About Ogletree Deakins in France
Founded in Paris in 2017 by attorneys from top-tier French and international law firms, Ogletree Deakins today comprises a team of 45 lawyers, jurists, and professionals exclusively dedicated to employment law, serving major French and international clients.
Like the firm’s 1,050 employment lawyers worldwide, the team in Paris — with regional offices in Lyon, Nantes, and Bordeaux — works closely with employers as strategic partners committed to their success.
Our strong growth reflects a clear ambition: to become a leading reference in employment law in France, as one of the rare niche firms globally to offer both local depth and international reach.