Who am I?
Trilingual in French, English and German, member of the Paris and New York Bar, I have practiced employment law for 20 years mainly in US and UK firms. I very much enjoy the international aspect of my work.
UGGC & I
I joined UGGC in December 2018 attracted by the stability of the firm and of its partners as well as the dynamism of the teams.
My practice
I act as a strategic advisor on employment aspects of corporate transactions of any kind, I advise on restructurings and on matters dealing with management. I act mainly for international groups with a presence in France. I also act in invidual or collective litigation.
UGGC Avocats is proud to be ranked among the top law firms in the 2022 edition of the Employment Law Guide. The firm is ranked : -Excellent in Employment Law – Collective Bargaining and Labour Relations. -Excellent in Employment Law – Restructuring, social reorganisation and related collective litigation. -Strong reputation in Employment Law – […]
UGGC Avocats congratulates Line-Alexa Glotin, Karine Audouze, Anne-Marie Pecoraro and Thierry Dal Farra who are recognized as“Thought Leaders” by Who’s Who Legal 2022. Line-Alexa Glotin, recognized « Thought Leader – France » and “National Leader – France” for her expertise in Private Client. Karine Audouze, ranked « Thought Leader – France » and “Global Leader” […]
UGGC Avocats is proud to be ranked again among the best law firms in the 2022 edition of the Legal 500 guide in Employment Law. Lgal 500 analysis : « UGGC Avocats has been particularly busy assisting with complex working conditions issues since the beginning of the Covid-19 crisis, including advice on workplace safety questions. Additionally, […]
UGGC Avocats is proud to be ranked in 7 categories among the best law firms in the 2021 edition of the Leaders League Magazine guide on Labor and Employment law The firm is ranked: Excellent in Collective bargaining and social relations Excellent in Reorganizations, socials programs, and related litigation Excellent in Social management of M&As […]
Following its participation in the Trophées du Droit 2021 organized by Leaders League, UGGC Avocats is proud to have won the Silver Trophy in the following categories : Antitrust Litigation Reorganisation and Social Plans LBO Small & Mid-cap Venture Capital & Expansion Capital Best Firm Strategy The Trophées du Droit are awarded by a jury […]
UGGC Avocats congratulates Line-Alexa Glotin, Karine Audouze, Thierry Dal Farra and Anne-Marie Pecoraro recognized “Thought Leader” by Who’s Who Legal 2021. Line-Alexa Glotin, recognized « Thought Leader – France » for her expertise in Private Client; Karine Audouze, ranked « Thought Leader – France » in Labor and Employment law; Thierry Dal Farra, recognized « Thought Leader […]
UGGC Avocats congratulates Line-Alexa Glotin, Karine Audouze, Thierry Dal Farra and Anne-Marie Pecoraro recognized “Thought Leader” by Who’s Who Legal 2021. Line-Alexa Glotin, recognized « Thought Leader – France » for her expertise in Private Client; Karine Audouze, ranked « Thought Leader – France » in Labor and Employment law; Thierry Dal Farra, recognized « Thought Leader […]
UGGC Avocats is honoured to see its expertise once again distinguished in the 2021 edition of the “Gestion de Patrimoine” guide of Décideurs magazine. UGGC Avocats is ranked in the “Highly Notable” category in : Wealth Tax Mobility and Expatriation Click on the link above to see the ranking. Equipe de droit […]
UGGC is proud to be ranked again among the best law firms in the 2021 edition of the Legal 500 guide in Employment Law. Analysis of Legal 500: « UGGC Avocats’ team is led by three experienced partners who assist a prominent client base spanning various industries, including the luxury goods and hospitality sectors. The […]
UGGC Law Firm is ranked band 3 among the best law firms in the 2020 edition of the guide Legal 500 in Employment law. Quote from Legal 500: UGGC Avocats provides general employment law guidance to leading French and international companies, including major luxury good brands, hotels and banks, as well as to […]
UGGC is proud to be once again, ranked among the best law firms in the 2020 edition of the guide Leaders League – employment law. The firm is ranked : Excellent in restructuring, labor reorganizations and related collective litigation Excellent in collective negotiations and labour relations Strong notoriety in high-risk litigation and criminal employment law […]
The UGGC employment team was awarded the Special Mention for Collective negotiations at the “Trophées du Droit” 2020. Sophie Uettwiller, head of the employment team comments : « Collective negotiations allow employees to be positively involved in the transformation of companies. By signing agreements, companies ensure the support of their employees in achieving their goals. […]
“Quiet quitting” is a concept developing in France. According to Ifop, 37% of employees practice it on a day-to-day basis. To read the full article: https://bit.ly/3eWRbaK
Karine Audouze, who deals with employment law, has been interviewed on Franceinfo in the Philippe Duport’s program called “C’est mon affaire”. This interview enabled Karine Audouze to answer the following question: “Trial period: what are the rules to be complied with?” Click on this link if you want to listen to the podcast.
Karine Audouze, Partner in the employment law department of UGGC Avocats, has been interviewed by Agathe Beaujon, journalist at Challenges, about the opening of shops on evenings and Sundays, and the compensation of employees. Click HERE to read the entire article
Karine Audouze, Partner in the Employment Law Department, was interviewed by Philippe Duport, on the subject of salary negotiations. Click on this link if you want to listen to the podcast.
Les Echos, January 8, 2020 https://start.lesechos.fr/travailler-mieux/vie-entreprise/une-entreprise-peut-elle-sanctionner-un-salarie-pour-des-actes-commis-en-prive-1174702
On June 27, 2021 – Karine Audouze was interviewed by Philippe Duport on Franceinfo‘s “C’est mon affaire” program on the topic of “Cutting work during annual leave : what are your rights?“. “Cutting off all contact with the office during your vacation is an absolute right,” comments Karine Audouze, partner specialized in employment law […]
Karine Audouze’s insight on Bad Buzz : whose fault is it? published in Zepros Territorial of October 2019.