Isabelle Dauzet
Partner
Isabelle leads Paris’s Employment law practice, offering strategic guidance on complex employment challenges.
Partner
Isabelle leads Paris’s Employment law practice, offering strategic guidance on complex employment challenges.
Languages - French, English
Jurisdiction - Paris' Bar
Isabelle Dauzet is a seasoned Partner at Stephenson Harwood, spearheading the Employment law practice in Paris. Her extensive experience spans over 15 years, during which she has adeptly guided both French and international clients across sectors like audiovisual, telecommunication, and hospitality. Isabelle’s clients appreciate her ability to navigate the intricacies of employment law, from employee saving schemes to collective disputes, ensuring their operations remain compliant and efficient.
Isabelle’s expertise is particularly sought after in restructuring and collective redundancy procedures, where she provides invaluable support to distressed companies and their shareholders. Her role as an ethics, investigations, and defence advisor further underscores her comprehensive approach to employment law, offering clients a holistic view of their legal landscape. Her strategic insights help clients manage risks and seize opportunities in a rapidly evolving regulatory environment.
Clients value Isabelle for her pragmatic approach and her ability to act swiftly, making her an indispensable ally in both advisory and litigation matters. Her work is integral to the multidisciplinary employment, pensions, immigration, and private wealth group at Stephenson Harwood, ensuring clients receive seamless support across all facets of employment law.
Labour law guidance in complex acquisition
Led the employment law strategy for Etablissements Sogal in acquiring assets from KEYOR group, navigating complex social issues involving 282 jobs.
Assisted in implementing a Voluntary Departure Plan
Provided assistance to a leading automotive client in implementing a voluntary departure plan. Successfully facilitated workforce transitions while aligning with business objectives and maintaining compliance.
Employment law support in strategic investments and divestments
Provided employment law support to Groupe Les Echos-Le Parisien on the sale of Go Entrepreneurs trade shows and FNAF to EBRA Events.
Employment law support for a healthcare sector takeover of a company in insolvency proceedings
Provided employment law advice to Almaviva Santé, supporting the Restructuring and Insolvency team in navigating labor aspects of the acquisition of the Sainte-Marguerite clinic.
