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.

Discover the firm

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.

MGG Legal
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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Return-to-work medical examinations: more favourable collective agreement provisions prevail over statutory thresholds

In a ruling dated 6 May 2026 (French Supreme Court, 6 May 2026, No. 24-13.599), the French Supreme Court held that the minimum period of absence due to non-occupational illness triggering a mandatory return-to-work medical examination may validly derive from [...]

No cumulative indemnities where the dismissal is both unfair and procedurally irregular

In a ruling dated 6 May 2026 (French Supreme Court, 6 May 2026, No. 25-12.673), the French Supreme Court provides important clarification regarding the non-cumulation of the indemnity for irregular dismissal procedure with the indemnity for dismissal without real and [...]

Economic dismissal: clarification of the concept of a redeployment group

In a ruling dated 15 April 2026 (French Supreme Court, 15 April 2026, No. 24-19.018), the French Supreme Court provides important clarification regarding the concept of a redeployment group in the context of economic dismissal. As a reminder, the redeployment [...]

Supplementary pension contributions: a two-year time limit confirmed

In a ruling dated 15 April 2026 (French Supreme Court, 15 April 2026, No. 24-14.551), the French Supreme Court clarified the limitation period applicable to an action for liability brought by an employee in respect of insufficient contributions to a [...]

Termination of the trial period following notification of pregnancy: the burden of proof lies with the employer

In a decision dated 25 March 2026 (Cass. soc., 25 March 2026, No. 24-14.788), the French Supreme Court ruled that, when an employer terminates an employee’s trial period after being informed of her pregnancy, the employer must demonstrate that the [...]

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.