Eleven Ogletree Deakins Attorneys Named in 2027 Best Lawyers in France™ Guides

PARIS – June 11, 2026 – Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to announce that 11 lawyers in the firm’s Paris, France office have been recognized across the 2027 editions of Best Lawyers in France™ and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in France™.

The lawyers recognized in the 2027 Best Lawyers in France™ guide are Paris office managing partner Cécile Martin, partners Jean-Marc Albiol, Alexandre Abitbol, Nicolas Peixoto, Nicole Goulard, and of counsel Pascale Ernst. Martin, Albiol, Abitbol, and Peixoto are named in the Labor and Employment Law category. Martin is also recognized in the Privacy and Data Security Law category. Goulard and Ernst are named in the Employee Benefits Law category, and Goulard is also recognized in the Tax Law category.

Paris associates Hassan Ahtouch, Bérengère Lubineau, Rafael Dezelee Roque, Jérôme Verneret, and Eric de Laboulaye are recognized in the 2027 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in France™ guide. All are listed in the Labor and Employment Law category, while de Laboulaye is also named in the Employee Benefits Law category.

“Our Paris office has established a strong record of recognized excellence in labor and employment law, and this year’s results reflect both the depth of our team and the strength of our France practice within a global firm,” said Cécile Martin, managing partner of Ogletree Deakins’ Paris office. “We are proud to see that commitment to client service recognized again this year.”

Lawyers included in these guides are selected based on the consensus opinion of leading lawyers regarding the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographical area and legal practice area. The process is highly selective and includes rigorous bias filtering to ensure integrity and fairness, with just 3% of lawyers globally earning this recognition.

About Ogletree Deakins
With more than 1,100 attorneys in 60 offices worldwide, Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management. We handle all types of employment-related legal matters, including traditional labor and employment, workplace safety, employee benefits, and business immigration matters. Guided by our Client Pledge, we focus on understanding clients’ business and objectives, collaborating and anticipating needs, harnessing technology and innovation, communicating effectively, and providing quality representation with exceptional value. www.ogletree.com