Employment lawyer in Nantes for dismissal disputes
Challenging a dismissal
Has your employer started a dismissal procedure? Or has your employment contract already been terminated, and are you wondering whether the decision was lawful?
A dismissal is never a minor event. It can have significant consequences, financially, professionally, and personally. I work with you to assess your situation and, where there are grounds to do so, to challenge the dismissal and defend your interests.
Take stock of your situation
First and foremost, it is essential to determine whether your dismissal is justified and whether the proper procedures were followed.
I get involved right from the start, especially if you’ve been summoned to a preliminary hearing or if you’re facing suspension.
I review your case as a whole:
- the grounds for dismissal (misconduct, professional inadequacy, medical unfitness, redundancy, etc.),
- whether the procedure was properly followed,
- the circumstances surrounding the termination,
- and the evidence available.
This analysis makes it possible to assess your chances of challenging the dismissal and to define the strategy best suited to your case.
Challenging a dismissal: what is at stake?
Challenging a dismissal is not simply about saying it feels unfair. It means engaging in a structured process, with real and concrete stakes:
- obtaining compensation for dismissal without genuine and serious cause (the French standard for unfair dismissal),
- obtaining, in certain situations, damages for the nullity of the dismissal,
- having a recognised harm acknowledged (emotional, financial, or professional),
- challenging a wrongful finding of misconduct or an unjustified sanction,
- or restoring your rights (notice period, severance pay, end-of-contract documents).
In some cases, challenging the decision can also open the door to negotiations with your employer.
A strategy tailored to your situation
Every case is different. In some situations, bringing an action before the Conseil de prud'hommes (the French labour court) is the right path. In others, an amicable approach can be considered, either alongside or before any court proceedings.
I support you with:
- build a strong case,
- gather and analyze evidence,
- define the best strategy (litigation or negotiation),
- and to represent you before the relevant courts.
I represent clients before the Conseil de prud'hommes (the French labour court for employment disputes), and where necessary, before the Court of Appeal.
Support at every step
I am with you at every stage of the proceedings:
My job is to make sure you understand each step, each issue, and can move forward with confidence.
Rigorous representation of your interests
My goal is to represent your interests rigorously while giving you a clear understanding of your situation.
If you work in an international environment, or if your documents are in English, I can support you in English as well.
