Mr Cristelle DEVERGIES-BOURON

Career Path

With over 20 years of experience in labour and employment law gained in international business law firms (Squire Patton Boggs), multidisciplinary firms (EY Société d’Avocats), and various companies of all sizes and sectors (Christian Dior Couture, SUEZ, Ministry of Labour, Liaisons Sociales, etc.), Maître Cristelle Devergies-Bouron now offers her expertise through her own firm, providing high-quality, bespoke legal support.

Education

Maître Cristelle Devergies-Bouron holds the French Bar Examination Certificate (CAPA).

She completed specialised legal training in labour and employment law, including a research-oriented Master's/DEA in " labour and employment law " (Doctoral School of Lille II, under the supervision of P.-Y. Verkindt and B. Bossu), and a professional Master's/DESS in "Labour Law and Social Security, Human Resources Management" (Clermont-Ferrand I, under the supervision of J. Grimaldi d’Esdra and M. Morand).

Support provided to:

• Business Owner, Managing Directors, Executives
• Microbusinesses, SMEs, large companies
• HR professionals (accountants, external HR/finance directors, etc.)

Areas of Expertise in Employment Law

• Advisory and litigation
• Individual and collective Labour and Employment Law relations
• Due diligence and Audits (acquisition, sale, compliance)
• Change management (reorganisation / restructuring)

Services available in French and English throughout France

Types of Support Offered

• Drafting and securing all types of employment contracts (permanent, fixed-term, part-time, specific clauses, etc.)
• Structuring remuneration packages (fixed, variable, benefits in kind, etc.)
• Support in managing and monitoring working time, contractual amendments, contract suspensions, disciplinary matters, harassment, and business transfers
• Development of termination strategies (dismissal, mutual termination agreements, settlements, etc.)
• Representation and defence before all courts (Labour Disputes Court, Court of Appeal, etc.)
• Advice on attracting and retaining employees, anticipating and addressing business challenges
• Drawing-up  and updating internal regulations and company charters
• Support with professional elections, collective agreement negotiations, management of the Works Council (CSE), and relations with administrative authorities
• Conducting social audits and Due diligence, risk analysis, recommendations, and implementation of remediation measures
• Advice on reorganisation, restructuring, change of activity, mergers, transfers, closures, etc.