Virgile Puyau
Founding Partner at PY Partners
Virgile Puyau has been a labor law attorney for nearly twenty years. As a founding partner of PY Partners, he advises French and international companies on all issues related to individual and collective labor relations.
He is particularly involved in reorganization cases, collective negotiations, international mobility, and high-stakes litigation.
Recognized for his modern and pragmatic approach, Virgile Puyau is regularly distinguished in legal rankings such as The Legal 500, Best Lawyers, and Décideurs Juridiques.
Education
- Barreau de Paris – Promotion 2008
- DESS DPRT – Université Panthéon-Assas
- DESS Droit du travail & GRH – Université Paris XIII
- Maîtrise de droit social – Université Panthéon-Assas
Recognition
- Best Lawyers in France · 2027Labor and Employment Law
Firm recognition
- Best Law Firms · 2026, 2027Ranked two years running
- Legal 500 EMEA · 2026Firm to Watch
- Trophées du Droit Social · 2026Two awards at the Rencontres du Droit Social
- Décideurs – Leaders League · 2026Ranked in five employment law categories