Labor law firm dedicated to supporting Companies and Executives
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Our team
PY Partners is an independent law firm, founded by two recognized labor law experts known for their precise and responsive approach in serving Companies and Executives.
Sérafine Poyer has renowned expertise in labor law, both in consulting and litigation. She has particularly developed a strong reputation in custom support for Executive and Corporate Officer departures and securing packages, working closely with high-level litigation experts.
Education
- •Barreau de Paris - Promotion 2008
- •DESS DPS – Université de Montpellier
- •Maîtrise de droit social – Université Panthéon-Assas
For nearly twenty years, Virgile Puyau has been supporting French and international companies on all aspects related to individual and collective labor relations. He is regularly distinguished by renowned legal rankings, such as The Legal 500, Best Lawyers and Décideurs.
Education
- •Barreau de Paris - Promotion 2008
- •DESS DPRT – Université Panthéon-Assas
- •DESS Droit du travail et GRH – Université Paris XIII
- •Maîtrise de droit social – Université Panthéon-Assas
Our Expertise
Founded by Sérafine Poyer and Virgile Puyau, PY Partners is a labor law firm dedicated to the strategic support of Executives and Companies.
Executive Support
Package negotiation, remuneration structure, implementation of employment contract/corporate office combination, communication
Strategic advice
Support for Human Resources Departments
Restructuring
Implementation of reorganizations (mergers & acquisitions, PSE, PDV, RCC)
Collective relations
Management of relations with the CSE, development of agreements (working time, employee savings, charters and regulations)
Social litigation
Management of individual and collective disputes
Compliance and risks
Social audits, securing HR practices, internal investigations
Tailor-made solutions for Executives and Companies
Our firm offers personalized high value-added support to meet the specific legal challenges of Companies and their Executives.
EXECUTIVE ENTRIES AND DEPARTURES
Tailor-made support for Executives or Human Resources Departments in their entry or departure negotiations, legal security of departures (social/tax regime, communication), implementation of employment contract/corporate office combination, remuneration structure
INDIVIDUAL RELATIONS
Advice and management of issues related to employment contracts, disciplinary sanctions, termination of employment contracts and internal investigations
REORGANIZATIONS / RESTRUCTURING
Assistance in implementing reorganization plans, staff reductions and activity transfers, with a strategic and operational approach
COLLECTIVE NEGOTIATION
Management of social relations and dialogue with staff representatives and trade unions, development, management and securitization of collective agreements
M&A SUPPORT
Social advice during merger and acquisition operations, social audits, personnel transfer management and harmonization of collective statuses
SOCIAL LITIGATION
Representation in individual and collective disputes before labor, civil and administrative courts
SOCIAL SECURITY
Management and contestation of work accidents and occupational diseases and support in URSSAF controls
INTERNATIONAL MOBILITY
Advice on secondment, expatriation and management of social issues related to international mobility of employees and executives
Distinctions
Our firm is recognized by the leading professional rankings and by our clients.
- Best Law Firms · 2026, 2027
Ranked two years running
- Legal 500 EMEA · 2026
Firm to Watch
- Trophées du Droit Social · 2026
Two awards at the Rencontres du Droit Social
- Décideurs – Leaders League · 2026
Ranked in five employment law categories
"I work very regularly with Virgile Puyau and his team. He knows how to be particularly responsive and attentive to the problems I encounter by systematically offering solutions that are not only innovative but also and above all particularly adapted to my needs."
"The team led by Virgile Puyau stands out for its modern and pragmatic approach to the subject. Their high-quality work takes into account the operational needs and constraints of their clients."
Contact us
For any request, do not hesitate to contact us by filling out the form below or by using our direct contact details.
Contact information
Address
13 Rue Royale, 75008 PARIS
Direct contact
Sérafine Poyer + 33 (0) 6 64 12 55 58
Virgile Puyau + 33 (0) 6 03 93 33 67