Key Lawyers, based in France, specializes in employment law, integrating it seamlessly into the economic strategies of businesses. The firm offers a comprehensive range of services, including HR management during mergers and acquisitions, employee relations and collective bargaining, restructuring plans, employee savings and shareholding schemes, health and safety compliance, individual employment matters, and dispute resolution. Their expertise is particularly notable in assisting large corporations and SMEs, as well as financial institutions and investment funds, throughout the entire transaction process—from initial planning to post-transaction integration.
Under the leadership of Anna-Christina Chaves, Key Lawyers has earned a reputation for delivering clear and prompt legal advice, effectively incorporating financial and tax considerations into their counsel. The team has demonstrated proficiency in complex operations such as leveraged buyouts (LBOs) and mergers and acquisitions, both for listed and unlisted companies. Notably, they have advised major clients like Safran during its takeover bid for Zodiac Aerospace, and supported 3i and Etanco in the sale of the group by the investment fund. Clients commend the firm for its deep understanding of industry contexts and its proactive approach, making it a highly recommended choice for international companies seeking legal advice in France.
Key Lawyers is distinguished by its commitment to values such as responsiveness, creativity, transparency, boldness, and combativeness externally, while fostering respect, solidarity, and benevolence internally. The firm's multilingual capabilities in French, English, Spanish, and Portuguese, combined with an international cultural perspective, enable them to effectively handle cross-border employment situations and assist foreign companies. Their approach emphasizes listening and innovation, positioning them as value-creating lawyers dedicated to aligning social strategies with economic performance.
