MGG Legal,
your partner
in employment law

Founded in 2010, MGG Legal is an independent firm that supports French and international companies, alongside senior management, HR departments and employment teams, with all their employment law issues, from day-to-day management to the most complex transformation projects.

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The strength of an international network

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The ELLINT network

Since 2013, MGG Legal has sought to structure its international presence.

As a founding member of the ELLINT network, MGG Legal works in coordination with more than 220 lawyers specialising in employment law in 22 countries.
This alliance enables us to provide our clients with local expertise, while ensuring smooth coordination and a harmonised social strategy on an international scale.

German Desk & Canadian Desk

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A German Desk & a Canadian Desk

Since 2018, our German Desk has been assisting German, Swiss and Austrian clients who are based in France or wish to establish themselves here. Our team speaks German and is familiar with German corporate culture.

A member and Gold Partner of the France-Canada Chamber of Commerce since 2023, MGG Legal has built a strong and close relationship with Canada over the years. As such, it assists many companies from various Canadian provinces that are already established in France or wish to set up here. Conversely, with the assistance of long-standing partners based in Canada, MGG Legal assists French companies willing to expand their activities in Canada or second French employees there.

Invest in France

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Invest in France

Thanks to its expertise and its partners in payroll, accounting, immigration, taxation and corporate law, MGG Legal assists foreign companies setting up in France and helps them secure their business creation and navigate the French legal framework.

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A sense of service

A law firm exclusively dedicated to employment and labour law, MGG Legal supports SMEs, mid-sized companies, and listed or non-listed groups in their most strategic projects, in France and internationally.

Training, informing, anticipating

Through the MGG Academy, Qualiopi-certified, the firm offers monthly “60-minute” webinars and short-form content in English to help clients better understand employment law.

A 100% employment law DNA

From restructuring to governance, from social dialogue to compliance, MGG Legal supports companies across the full spectrum of employment law, both in advisory work and litigation.

A committed vision of the firm

The firm has developed a structured CSR approach, a fully digitalised organisation, and a strong commitment to training the next generation of employment lawyers, notably through the Ellint Prize.

A 100% employment law DNA

From restructuring to governance, from social dialogue to compliance, MGG Legal supports companies across the full spectrum of employment law, both in advisory work and litigation.

Training, informing, anticipating

Through the MGG Academy, Qualiopi-certified, the firm offers monthly “60-minute” webinars and short-form content in English to help clients better understand employment law.

A committed vision of the firm

The firm has developed a structured CSR approach, a fully digitalised organisation, and a strong commitment to training the next generation of employment lawyers, notably through the Ellint Prize.

Actualité

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Employers Beware: managerial methods can constitute harassment, even without individual targeting practices

In a decision dated 10 December 2025 (No. 24-15.412), the French Supreme Court provided important clarification on the notion of harassment, holding that harassment from Management may be established even where the employee was not personally targeted. Facts An employee, [...]

Urssaf audits: subsequent exchanges do not extend the adversarial phase

In a ruling dated 29 January 2026 (French Supreme Court, 2nd Civil Chamber, 29 January 2026, No. 23-14.671), the French Supreme Court clarified that the suspension of the limitation period in the context of an Urssaf audit ends on the [...]

Protected employee: mass transfer of confidential emails to a personal email account may justify disciplinary dismissal

In a decision dated 20 February 2026 (French Council of State, 20 February 2026, No. 497066), the Council of State held that the mass forwarding of confidential work emails by a protected employee to personal email accounts constitutes misconduct of [...]

France & Pay Transparency: Time for an update

Earlier this year, ELLINT Next published its Pay Transparency Handbook 2025, covering how 13 European jurisdictions are approaching the transposition of EU Directive 2023/970 regarding pay transparency. If you missed it, you can find it here – and if you [...]

Redundancy: A redeployment group may be recognized between companies controlled by the same individual director

In a ruling dated 11 February 2026 (French Supreme Court, 11 February 2026, No. 24-18.886), the Supreme Court clarified the definition of a “group” for the purpose of assessing the redeployment obligation in the context of a dismissal for economic [...]

The Firm

Our Recognitions

MGG Legal’s expertise is regularly recognised by leading employment law rankings, both in France and internationally.

These distinctions highlight the quality of our legal analysis, our responsiveness, our in-depth understanding of employment law in practice, and our ability to handle complex matters.