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Tyler Perry Wants to Kill Madea
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Tyler Perry wants Madea dead.
That may come as a surprise, given the big-hearted but foul-tempered, pistol-packin' granny has emerged as director-writer-producer-actor Perry's signature character _ and, now, his cash cow.
"Tyler Perry's Madea Goes to Jail" topped the U.S. box office last weekend with $41 million in its first three days of release. The dramedy marks Perry's all-time opening weekend, and is poised to sprint past the overall take of his top-grossing film, "Tyler Perry's Madea's Family Reunion" (2006).
Still, Perry confesses: "I would love to see Madea die a slow death in the next film."
The reason? It takes a lot of effort to turn the 6-foot-5-inch Perry into big momma Madea.
He knows she's "a whole lot of fun to watch. But to do it is a nightmare," Perry says.
"It's all one suit that I'm zipped into, so it's all heavy. The hips are heavy. And the more I sweat, the heavier it gets. I see why women have back problems who have large breasts. Holding those things upright can be tough."
Come summer, the 39-year-old Perry _ whose Atlanta-based media empire includes films, books, videos, theatrical productions and TV shows _ will be back on the big screen making a cameo appearance in director J.J. Abrams' "Star Trek."
Next is Perry's own period drama "A Jazz Man's Blues."
Then, more Madea, with "Madea's Class Reunion."
Perry said that it's clear that fans want more of her. "As long as they want to see her, she'll stay around. But, I'm telling you, if they ever stop coming, she's going to die a quick death. `Madea's Funeral.' That's what you look forward to."
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Shipwreck identification could facilitate ownership
By treasures | On 15/06/2011 | Wreck Diving
By David Ferrara - Blog
While Fathom Exploration holds the salvage rights to four sites in Alabama waters, Chief U.S. District Judge William H. Steele scolded the company for failing to inform the court before the identity of the British ship Amstel was publicly unveiled at a news conference earlier this month.
"If Fathom has conclusively identified the wreck, then there would appear to be no need whatsoever to maintain a five-and-a-half-year stay to facilitate such identification," Steele wrote after a June 2 Press-Register story about the shipwreck.
But the announcement could expedite a ruling on who has the rights to the wreckage.
The case has been on hold for almost six years while Fathom Exploration attempts to identify the wreckage at four sites in Alabama waters.
Ultimately, the judge is expected to decided who can claim ownership to the artifacts — the state, the exploration company or a Mobile man who believes one of the sites is that of the 19th century clipper ship Robert H. Dixey. He is an heir of the ship's captain.
Michael E. Mark, the lawyer for Fathom, said that he now plans to file a motion to lift the stay on the first site, where the Amstel was located, and have the court move forward with identifying the owner of the ship.
"Given that there are three additional sites which remain unidentified, the identification and announcement of 'Site 1' necessarily made this matter more complicated vis-a-vis the stay over the entire litigation," Mark wrote in response to the judge's order.
Mark said operations planned for last summer "would have made Fathom's identification of the site irrefutable," but the work was scrubbed because of the BP oil spill.
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The quality and scale of both companies' community developments programs ensures projects have positive impacts on the local communities and the overall economy long after the last rock is mined.
What is your most important project in the region?
MANUEL AIZPURíšA The Cobre Panama project is not only the most important project for us in the region, but also our worldwide flagship program. First Quantum Minerals currently operates six mines around the world, and we have three projects in the development phase in Latin America. As Panamanians, we are proud to have such an important project here; at USD6.3 billion, it is the largest private investment in Panama's history.
OCTAVIO CHOY Orla Mining, our parent company, has a gold project in the province of Los Santos from which it expects to extract 750,000 ounces of gold. We are waiting for the government to issue permits, though we predict a successful project. The project could generate 500-1,000 jobs, both direct and indirect; however, in the beginning, it will employ over 300 employees. At present, 95% of the employees belong to the surrounding communities. We are fully motivated to move the project forward once the permits are issued.
How are you helping the local communities?
MA The Cobre Panama project has created tangible community development programs. If one visits our surrounding communities, they can see how they have evolved and their quality of life has improved, in terms of schools and education, for example. We have invested approximately USD58 million in community development programs and around USD34 million in environmental programs, both locally and nationwide. Our reforestation program will cover almost 100,000ha, which means we are more than doubling the Cobre project's footprint. Our concession area is around 13,000ha, and our project footprint only covers 5,900ha.
OC We are building capacity with the local communities. We are in the process of building new alliances with universities in Canada to bring specialized courses and skill sets to the community, so they can be employed at higher paying jobs. Our focus is on developing the Panamanian workforce for more lucrative and specialized positions.
Can you tell us about First Quantum Minerals' sea turtle project?
MA The Cobre project has several national and international NGO partners that assist in community, social, and environmental development, as well as conservation. By partnering with international NGOs, we elevate the standards by which we carry out our environmental programs. For example, we cooperate with the Sea Turtle Conservancy to monitor and care for turtle nesting areas.
Are there any other initiatives that you would like to start working on as soon as project starts in Panama?
OC Our plan is to update the pre-feasibility study to ensure the project is built to the highest standards. We would like to explore and expand the gold reserves and also look at the potential of the copper reserves we discovered around two years ago and see if they hold any economic potential.
What will be the long-term impact of the project, and what are your goals and priorities?
MA We purchase over USD1.1 billion in goods and services from around 1,500 Panamanian suppliers, and that money goes into the national economy. We pay around USD30 million in monthly salaries, which means we pay social security fees of around USD10 million per month. Once fully operational, our copper concentrate exports will be worth around USD2 billion a year, or 3% of Panama's GDP. In 2H2019, our aim is to reach full and stable operations so we can start exporting around 320,000 tons of copper concentrate in 2020.
OC Our immediate goal is to get the concession renewal and our medium-term goal is to start construction within the next three years. We have invested over USD80 million in the country and are ready to invest USD120 million once we have the permits and concessions. Also, if the copper discovery develops into an economically viable deposit, we will look into that. The discovery is not too far from the gold project, but they will be two completely different projects.
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Terrorist Attack on Scientists Manifestation of Attack on Nuclear Facilities
TEHRAN (FNA)- Today, any terrorist attack against scientists and experts of civilian nuclear energy is tantamount to attacking nuclear facilities, requiring the UN Security Council to show reaction, and while the losses sustained should be compensated, the party that has sustained the loss is entitled to the right of defense under article 51.
The International Atomic Energy Agency, during 63 years of its life, especially after the calamities like Chernobyl, has seriously put on its agenda two issues of safety and security of nuclear facilities regardless of the geographical location or political inclinations of countries.
In view of this, we have been witness to ratification of a large bulk of binding and obligatory documents including resolutions, protocols and instructions; a series of documents which symbolize the importance of the issue and the horrible, indiscriminable, an irreparable impacts resulting from the failure of the members of the international community in two fields.
Obviously, the main responsibility rests upon the relevant countries (the location of nuclear facilities). To be more simple, the competency and responsibility of the IAEA entails the complementary qualification and in line with consultation and assistance to the member states.
Today, assassination of nuclear scientists, as the main capacity and effective elements in the management of nuclear facilities, accountability and fulfillment of the commitments demanded from countries in the two important fields of safety and security, are deemed as the conspicuous examples of attacking and damaging the civilian nuclear techhology ability and capacities; therefore, the world countries, especially the IAEA Director General are facing an important test.
The role of Martyr Doctor Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, university professor and one of the 500 scientific and influential figures in the world, is eminent and definite in enhancement of safety level of nuclear facilities of the Islamic Republic [of Iran] and peaceful usage of nuclear energy. Today, the International Atomic Energy Agency, in line with consolidation of its previous ratifications especially in the two fields of safety and security of nuclear facilities against terrorist attacks, should recognize the unique role of the nuclear scientists and, along with identifying terrorist attacks on these people as terrorist attack on nuclear facilities and strongly condemning it, it should refer the issue to the UNSC.
As for the importance of the two issues of safety and security, it would be enough to mention that the IAEA, in its numerous instructions, has called on its scientists and employees, while fulfilling their duties, not to be affiliated to any country or foreign source; and merely obey the commands of the Agency and do their job under the immunity of this body!
The IAEA's move at the 52nd session of the UN General Assembly in Vienna in 2008, with the participation of 1,400 nuclear scientists and diplomats from over 130 countries, to approve two important and comprehensive resolutions (pertaining to the necessity of bolstering the ability of countries and the Agency in the two fields of nuclear safety and security of nuclear facilities), was just a small section of the IAEA's activities in this sensitive arena.
With respect to the definitive and unique status of nuclear scientists in formation of international documents, and then verification and countries' fulfillment of commitments in the two fields of safety and security of nuclear facilities (a thoroughly specialized role that is incomparable with that of diplomats…), it is clear that any damage to this key section in the management of nuclear facilities (apart from the country or political inclinations), will have malign and irreparable impacts; thus, it is essential to send a clear message especially to those engineering state terrorism.
Today, any terrorist attack against scientists and experts of civilian nuclear energy is tantamount to attacking nuclear facilities, requiring the UN Security Council to show reaction, and while the losses sustained should be compensated, the party that has sustained the loss is entitled to the right of defense under article 51.
The International Atomic Energy Agency, in view of fulfilling its obligations according to the principles and objectives underlined in the statute of this important international institution, especially on the maximum enhancement of safety and security of nuclear facilities of the world countries, should pay special attention to the main elements of these facilities, namely, nuclear scientists.
Definitely, approval of a binding protocol in this field will act as an important potential for marginalizing engineers and promoters of state terrorism in the world, and will be a notable value added in line with reinforcement of the international peace and security.
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Low-Fi: Get Your Latest Look At Sci-Fi Stunner In New Video
IRIS VR's Low-Fi is shaping up to be one of our most anticipated VR titles of 2020. That remains the case following the launch of this new developer walkthrough.
A new look at the game, which passed a Kickstarter campaign earlier this year, debuted during our Holiday VR Showcase earlier this week. It's one of our most in-depth looks at Low-Fi yet, with developer Blair Renaud talking us through some of the game's elements.
As Renaud says, Low-Fi is intended to be more like a 'holodeck program' than a game; a slice of virtual life in a Blade Runner-esque future. You play as a police officer that just joined the force following the death of another officer. The game's billed as a non-linear experience in which you have to make your own way in the world. You could choose to play it by the book as a police officer, or you might find other means of income.
But it's the gameplay that really stands out. Low-Fi's cyberpunk environments are ridiculously detailed. It's characters, for example, will be performance captured using the latest tech. IRIS VR is promising life-like characters like the example of Dominic Monaghan seen in the video (who isn't actually appearing in the game, we should add).
It's another exciting look at the game, though we don't yet know when exactly it will be out in 2020.
Also featured at our showcase was the reveal of Ghost Giant on Quest, the news that Eclipse is heading to PC VR, PSVR and Quest and the PC VR debut for nDreams' Phantom: Covert Ops.
Will you be picking up Low-Fi when it hits headsets next year? Let us know in the comments below!
LOW-FI VR Cyberpunk Teaser Trailer (IRIS VR)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCS61QDnpBY
LOW-FI: Cyberpunk VR Gameplay (Early Alpha)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAENOa8dyXI
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#MeToo upends loyalty to the boss by Elizabeth C. Tippett AP's The Conversation | March 9, 2019 at 3:00 a.m.
When was the last time you agreed to keep a secret?
Perhaps it was a personal confidence shared by a close family member or friend. Or it might have been in a contract with your employer to safeguard confidential information. Either way, you probably felt a strong sense of obligation to keep that secret.
At least when it comes to the workplace, that's no accident. In the United States, the idea that workers owe their employers a duty of loyalty goes back more than 100 years. It is deeply ingrained in legal rules and American culture.
But it has been fraying, most recently in the form of former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen's damning congressional testimony against the president.
This trend was also on full display when the #MeToo movement went viral in 2017. #MeToo was, of course, about sexual harassment and assault. But it was also a form of mass whistle-blowing. The movement signaled victims' willingness -- at an unprecedented scale -- to defy promises of secrecy to their employers in service of a larger truth by revealing their experiences of workplace harassment.
While researching a book on the duty of loyalty, I realized that the #MeToo movement isn't merely a rift in the ordinary order of workplace relationships in the United States. It is part a larger legal and cultural shift that has been in the works for decades.
The duty of loyalty is the idea that you "cannot bite the hand that feeds you and insist on staying for future banquets," as an American labor arbitrator wrote in 1972.
It's a bedrock principle that courts apply to employment disputes, even if you didn't sign a contract promising to keep an employer's secrets.
The duty of loyalty is why employers can demand that you sign a confidentiality agreement at the start of employment. It's why workers can't download their employer's trade secrets on a thumb drive and use it in their new job. And why companies are able to persuade judges to enforce noncompete agreements.
This duty is also why American courts were slow to protect whistleblowers for disclosing information that betrayed their employer but protected the public interest. As recently as the 1980s, most state courts did not recognize an employee's right to protest or expose illegal or harmful conduct.
In a 1982 case in Texas, a nursing home fired a nurse's aide who complained when her boss refused to call a doctor for a patient suffering a stroke. Unmoved by the nurse's efforts to save the patient, the court dismissed the employee's case.
In recent decades, however, courts and lawmakers in the United States have shifted away from prioritizing an employer's right to loyalty and toward reaping the public benefits of whistleblowers.
As legal scholar Richard Moberly documented, the U.S. Supreme Court has been remarkably consistent in recent decades in protecting private sector whistleblowers. Congress has moved in the same direction, taking on whistleblower protections in major federal legislation, including the Affordable Care Act and the Dodd-Frank financial reform statute.
Indeed, the righteousness of whistleblowers has become a rare matter of bipartisan consensus. In 2017, every lawmaker in both the House and Senate voted in favor of a law expanding whistleblower protections for federal employees.
Over the last 10 years, even social media posts have been recognized as a form of whistle-blowing. In 2011, the National Labor Relations Board, which regulates unionization and collective bargaining in the United States, declared that social media posts are legally protected if their aim is to mobilize others to address workplace issues.
To its credit, the labor relations board realized that many important workplace discussions now happen over social media.
The #MeToo movement did not represent a tidal wave of recent harassment -- many of the revelations were years old. What made it historic was the way so many women were willing to publicly expose their employer and thus cross the Rubicon to whistleblower status.
It was a combination of online and offline whistle-blowing. A number of the women who disclosed information to the media against Harvey Weinstein and other prominent men did so in defiance of contracts they signed promising secrecy. The millions of others who posted on social media may have also theoretically risked breach of contract claims -- although Title VII of the Civil Rights Act offers a form of whistleblower protection.
The political response to #MeToo has also tended to treat it as a whistleblower story. Few of the enacted state laws or proposed federal laws alter existing rules regarding workplace harassment. Instead, these bills have primarily sought to make it harder for U.S. employers to keep harassment secret.
Employees are increasingly willing to defy employer demands for secrecy involving immoral, illegal or harmful conduct. And when they do speak up, lawmakers and courts are increasingly willing to back them up.
The #MeToo movement might be the first mass whistleblower event. But it's probably not the last, which means we should expect the duty of loyalty to fall further from the legal pedestal on which it once stood.
Elizabeth C. Tippett is an associate professor, School of Law, University of Oregon. The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.
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"Mark was a crucial part of my support team through my career as an international gymnast and I quite simply wouldn't have been able to reach the levels I did without his help and expertise. His work in treating both chronic and acute conditions was first class and his knowledge of biomechanics and strength and conditioning mean he is able to offer the complete package for those looking to improve performance. I have no reservations in saying Mark is a world-leading physiotherapist who is professional, skilled and highly recommended."
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"I've worked with Mark for 15 years which in itself is a testament to how highly I regard him as a physio! I was fortunate in that time to reach my lifelong target of running in the 2012 Olympic Games. Mark was as important to me as my coach, my training partners, and every step I took in making that dream become a reality. He is a world class physio who will leave no stone unturned in order to try and help you reach your potential.
"I just wanted to thank you for all your help and support over the last month, it has been highly beneficial to me and I am loving be back running again."
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"Worked really well actually – I was surprised how much you can do on the screen! I am looking forward to changing my running gait in the next few weeks."
"The reason that Mark Buckingham has worked with so many world class athletes is quite simply because he is a world class physio. Mark's commitment and insight to helping an individual athlete to reach their peak physical health is second to none. No stone will be left unturned to ensure that an athlete has every opportunity to perform at their very best. Mark has been my physio of choice for 20 years and has risen to any injury challenge…of which I have had many in my career as an international athlete! He has ensured that injury, surgery and pregnancy have not been barriers to returning to major international competitions/ championships and setting new personal bests. 2.33.44 Marathon."
Commonwealth Games Marathon Runner
"Great service. When I had first started seeing Mark I had already torn my hamstring 14 times. Since Seeing him I have managed to keep sprinting and enjoying my sport."
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Those exercises are amazing! I was a little sceptical as to how a zoom consultation would work but the result has been incredible. I started the exercises that day and by day three the pain in my right leg was greatly reduced.
Age group athlete
One of the simple joys of lock down has been able to spend a lot of time on Zoom with Mark and various athletes I coach who wouldn't otherwise be able to get to him. It has been a lesson in how good coaching is not just limited to coaching. With the right questions and clarity of explanation the best don't always need to be there and hands on to make a huge difference.
Tom CraggsFast Running Coach
Having always been a big believer in hands on Physiotherapy I was very sceptical and quite dismissive of remote consultations when Matt offered it to me. However, since struggling with my lower back for several weeks I decided to give it a go. Several days after the consultation I was pain free….if only I had got in touch sooner. My attitude has been completely transformed. Matt was able to accurately assess and diagnose my issue and demonstrate exactly what the causes were using some very clever 3D visualisation software. I was left knowing exactly what the issue was and what was expected of me to resolve the issue. Several days later I was pain free. If only I had got in touch sooner!
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We have been genuinely surprised at how well our athletes have responded to the remote physio consultations. The diagnosis process is great, there is accountability on the athlete to work hard to fix any problems and the level of detail and service provided is first class. We have found a service that let's our athletes access some of the best physios in the World, without even having to travel. It's been a real game changer!
Lewis MosesNew Levels Coaching Founder
I was sceptical about what we could do over Zoom because normally a big portion of the appointment is hands-on. The assessment was as thorough as in person, and when it came to treatment, despite having no previous experience of doing it, Matt was able to effectively direct my brother to the tight spots which felt very effective. My niggle has almost completely gone since following my detailed exercise and self-treatment program, with minimal disruption to my training which is always the dream result.
Loughborough University middle-distance athlete
Living in Madrid currently I found the level of service to be just as impressive as face-to-face appointments that I have had with Matt in the past. Being treated by someone who performs at a high level themselves is unique in itself. When this is backed up with the expertise and knowledge Matt demonstrates you have a winning combination.
Club athlete, Madrid
Matt is extremely knowledgeable and, despite living in Ireland, the numerous remote consultations I have had with Matt have been as effective, if not more, than face-to-face consultations. It means that no matter where I am in the world when training and competing I can get access to the best physio's without having to worry!
Irish Paralympian
Early into lockdown a knee injury caused me to stop running. My coach, Lewis Moses, put me in touch with Matt. The consultations via Zoom were thorough and Matt had a great appreciation for an athlete of my ability, how the injury was impacting me and was able to work alongside Lewis to implement a tailored rehab and exercise program to get me back running, which all made complete sense to me. I am now back running almost an hour with no pain, with Matt & Lewis working closely together to ensure no further issues as we look forwards.
New Levels Coaching athlete
Running Jo
As a former elite runner and now as a coach I know from experience how frustrating it is to be stuck in a repetitive cycle of injury. I also know from first-hand experience the huge benefits to running and performance from having a physio as part of your team. As a runner I worked with Mark Buckingham for many years. His knowledge and expertise with runners, as well as his treatment and support, has been invaluable. Despite sometimes being unable to visit his clinic due to my location, his approach meant that we worked together very effectively despite limited face to face contact. With his focus as much as on the follow up programme of rehabilitation and preventative work to be done at home, as it was on what went on in the treatment room. Now as a coach, I work closely with both Mark and Matt Bergin and apply much of their expertise, understanding, techniques, and exercises to my coaching too. Working together with a physio doesn't guarantee always being injury free but it does help you to identify and respond more effectively to any early warning signs before they get more serious and start to interrupt training. More importantly it means we can identify and address any underlying weaknesses and imbalances and create a more robust runner. Working as a team with Mark and Matt means that any rehabilitative exercises and targeted strength and conditioning work becomes an integral part of any runner's training schedule. This enables me to progressively increase the volume, frequency, intensity and pace of the training and ultimately to improve their performance. I know without Mark's physio support I would never have achieved what I did. So as a coach I'm delighted to work with Matt and him again. And it's even better that now via Performance Team all their experience, expertise and elite physio support can be brought to any runners in their own home.
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RunStars
We are very excited to announce RunStars will be joining forces with Performance Team consisting of two of they best physios in the country. We believe their input will provide the complete Run Coaching package we aim to deliver to our clients. I myself have worked with Mark Buckingham as my physio for the last 23 years. His support and guidance was paramount to my success as an athlete. Working with my coach, Mark was always there not only to fix an injury or setback but to ensure that my body was as strong and robust as possible to do the training I needed to do to perform at my very best. Now Matt Bergin, an international athlete himself, works alongside Mark to create a formidable physio team.
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New Levels Coaching
New Levels Coaching aim to work with you to make you the best athlete you can be. We have found that working with Mark and Matt at Performance Team has provided our athletes with top class Physiotherapy input. Consultations via Zoom has enabled us as the coach to be fully integrated into the care of you as an athlete. This 'joined up' approach allows us to provide elite levels of care and coaching to all of our athletes at whatever level.
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We understand the needs of the athlete who takes their sport seriously. They require the best from their equipement as well as the best of them selves and their team. Tim Soar knew he could create runners' garments that outperformed everything on the market, utilising the world's most advanced fabrics, and designed for real-world amateurs training in all conditions. Above all, he knew he could bring some of the grace and beauty of running to the world of running clothing. Since day one, their ambition has been simple: to create beautiful, high performance running apparel that allows you to fulfil your athletic potential. Working with Performance Team to develop garments that both add to performance and most importantly do not restrict or adversely affect performance is an obvious symbiotic relationship.
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Fast Running
One of the simple joys of lock-down has been able to spend a lot of time on Zoom with Mark and various athletes I coach who wouldn't otherwise be able to get to him. It has been a lesson in how good coaching is not just limited to coaching. With the right questions and clarity of explanation the best don't always need to be there and hands on to make a huge difference. Tom Craggs.
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Sachin Tendulkar's autobiography: Top 5 things to watch out for
By Amith Sreedhar
Modified 15 Oct 2014
The man with a century of centuries, the youngest recipient of Bharat Ratna and the most celebrated Indian cricketer of all time, Sachin Tendulkar is a biographer's dream. Exactly one year after his retirement, Sachin is all set to entertain his fans once again, this time with the pen rather than the bat. His much awaited autobiography, titled 'Playing It My Way' is set to release on November 6th."So here I am, at the end of my final innings, having taken that last walk back to the pavilion, (I am) ready to recount as many incidents as I can remember since first picking up a cricket bat as a child in Mumbai thirty-five years ago," Tendulkar said.Though Sachin always tried his best to stay away from any sort of controversies, you cannot spend 24 years in Indian cricket without getting involved in a few. There were few incidents which his fans wish had never happened and few occasions when the God of cricket wasn't so godlike."I knew that agreeing to write my story would need me to be completely honest, as that's the way I have always played the game. It would require talking about a number of aspects I have not shared in public before," said Tendulkar in a press release recently.They say the pen is mightier than the sword. Though it won't make as much an impact as his 1.5 kilo bat did, it will be really interesting to see how the little master addresses certain issues that he had refused to talk about before. Here are some of the things to watch out for in Sachin's autobiography:
#5 The legend who sold his Ferrari
When Michael Schumacher gifts you something, you keep it!
But Tendulkar had other ideas. When Michael Schumacher, on behalf of Fiat, gifted Sachin a Ferrari 360 Modena on equalling Don Bradman's record of 29 centuries, Tendulkar first sought an exemption on its import duty. Criticism started as people wondered whether it was too much to pay for the world's richest cricketer. To make matters worse, Sachin later sold the car to a Surat-based businessman. Though the reasons for selling it are still unclear, it is considered as an act of disrespect to the Formula 1 legend by many fans.
#4 Monkey-gate
Harbhajan Singh was banned for three matches for calling Symonds a 'monkey' during the infamous Sydney test. Though Tendulkar, who was batting alongside Harbhajan when the incident happened, was quiet when the match referee initially suspended Harbhajan, he vouched for the turbanator during the appeal hearing.
The appointed justice John Hansen said "Sachin did not hear the word 'monkey' or 'big monkey', but he did say he heard Mr Singh use a term in his native tongue 'teri maki' which appears to be pronounced with an 'n'."
Australians were furious as Harbhajan was acquitted of racial abuse and criticized Tendulkar for his "change of story ". In their respective autobiographies, Gilchrist called it "a joke" and Ponting called it "absurd". Though Tendulkar refused to react to any of this, it will be interesting to see what he has to say in his book
#3 The Multan Declaration
When Sachin gets out in the 90s, time stops ticking, few hearts stop beating and an entire nation goes silent. And when one of his teammates stopped him from getting to a century, fans furore was quite justifiable. But this time, it was Rahul Dravid, the selfless team player, who declared the Indian innings when Tendulkar was 6 runs short of a double century.
Though the acting captain had indicated that declaration was on cards, Sachin was taking his time to score runs. John Wright later revealed that there was some tension in the dressing room after the incident and Sachin "felt let down" by the declaration. He even refused to comment anything about it later in a press conference. Though the two gentlemen later resolved the matter, it would be interesting to see it from Sachin's perspective in his memoir.
#2 Sachin - The MP
Sachin Tendulkar was nominated to the Rajya Sabha in 2012, making him the first ever active sportsperson to join the Upper House. While some were concerned whether an active player could do justice to the post, others criticized it as a political move by the congress party.
The issue exacerbated over time when certain MPs started questioning his absence from the House of Parliament. The Mumbaikar has attended the Parliament for just 3 days in the last two years. Though Tendulkar has said it was his brother's illness that kept him away from the House, many felt it was hardly a justifiable reason for his 3 percent attendance record in Parliament.
#1 Vinod Kambli
From starting his Test career with back to back double centuries to ending it after just 17 matches, Vinod Kambli has been one of the most enigmatic episodes in Indian cricket.
Though it all started together for Sachin and Kambli in an inter-school competition in Mumbai, the way their careers ended was equally contrasting. While the right-handed and right-minded Sachin ended up as one of the greats of all time, the swashbuckling lefty faded into obscurity.
Their strained friendship hit a new low when Kambli, in a reality show, said Sachin had not done enough for him. Sachin, who always stayed miles away from controversies, did not mention Kambli in his final speech, nor was he invited to the former's farewell dinner. It remains to be seen whether Sachin finally breaks his silence in his book and narrates his version of the story, or whether he continues playing it his way and skips the Kambli chapter for good.
Indian Cricket Team Sachin Tendulkar Sachin Tendulkar Retirement
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Chambers & Partners Ranking | Flichy Grangé Avocats reafirms its top position of Band 1
What the team is known for
An outstanding French firm renowned for its dedication to employment law, Flichy Grange Avocats offers a full range of expertise for both domestic and international clients. The department frequently assists with employee litigation, redundancy schemes and collective agreements. Additionally involved in handling the labour aspects of M&A transactions, the team also advises clients on health and safety issues and social security matters.
Clients laud the "large number of top-class specialists within the firm." Other clients observe the lawyers' "excellent technicality and very high reactivity."
Work highlights
Flichy Grange Avocats acted for IBM on the employment aspects of its global reorganisation and Kyndryl spin-off.
Notable practitioners
Joël Grangé displays market-leading proficiency and "excellent expertise" in complex employment mandates. He assists clients with redundancy plans and mass litigations as well as global restructuring projects. Clients highlight his "strong knowledge of employment law."
Aurélie Cormier Le Goff handles restructuring processes and social security issues. She additionally boasts expertise advising public sector clients and state-owned entities.
Florence Aubonnet draws praise for her solid employment practice, regularly advising on the employment aspects of strategic cross-border M&A transactions.
Olivier Kress is an accomplished practitioner who assists clients with large-scale redundancy plans. He is adept at advising domestic and international clients alike.
FLICHY GRANGÉ AVOCATS AWARDED BY LEGAL 500 EMEA 2022
"Employment law boutique Flichy Grangé Avocats is a powerhouse in the field. Few firms, even among the elites, are able to attract so many high-profile mandates each year. The large team recently played a front role in several of France's high-end M&A deals, including the TF1-M6 and Veolia-Suez transactions.
Many leading companies, mostly French ones from a wide range of sectors, including the energy, press, aviation, catering, energy, retail and transport sectors, turned to the firm for strategic projects, such as the implementation of restructurings, mass downsizing (often concerning more than a 1,000 jobs), and collective bargaining, for example of permanent part-time work. The team is also well versed in mass litigation, sensitive individual files, and welfare matters.
The team's many highly experienced partners include founding partner Joël Grangé, one of the most revered names in the field, Florence Aubonnet, Arnaud Chaulet, Florence Bacquet, Marine Conche, Aurélie Cormier Le Goff, Jeannie Crédoz-Rosier, Stéphanie Dumas, Nabila Fauché El Alougri, Stéphanie Guedes Da Costa and Caroline Scherrmann. 2021 saw the departure of Stéphane Bloch and the arrival of Natacha Lesellier, who joined from an in-house position."
Hall of Fame :
Leading individuals :
'Great client proximity and availability.'
'High expertise in labour law and practical approach.'
'Juliana Kovac: great rigor, responsiveness, availability and listening skills.'
'Franck Morel shows great intelligence in understanding issues at hand, great speed in dealing with it and creativity in finding solutions. He knows how to make his expertise understandable.'
'Very high technique and very good approach. Ability to get to the bottom of issues without leaving any room for error. The lawyers are dedicated and systematically listen to their clients.'
FLICHY GRANGÉ AVOCATS HAS BEEN DISTINGUISHED BY THE LE POINT - STATISTA SURVEY
The firm was awarded the top 5 stars in the following categories:
"Labor law (Employers)"
"Social security and social protection law"
FLICHY GRANGÉ AVOCATS AWARDED AT THE 22ND EDITION OF THE SOMMET DU DROIT
Organized by the Leaders League group, publisher of Décideurs magazine, the Sommet du Droit is a key event in the legal industry.
Flichy Grangé Avocats has been awarded in the following categories:
"Collective bargaining and labor relations" - Gold
"Best CSR strateg"y - Silver
"Occupational health and safety" - Silver
"A firm of excellence, the matters are fully handled, there is a lot of legal intelligence and involvement"
"Very good level of follow-up and service"
"The exchanges are qualitative and solution-oriented"
FLICHY GRANGÉ AVOCATS REWARDED BY LE MONDE DU DROIT IN 2022
Flichy Grangé Avocats was particularly distinguished at the 10th edition of the Palmarès du Droit organized by Le Monde du Droit in partnership with the French Association of Corporate Lawyers (AFJE).
Category "Social Security Law": Gold Trophy
Category "Collective Labor Relations": Silver Trophy
Category "Individual Labor Relations": Silver Trophy
Category "Lawyers of the year | Employment Law":
FLICHY GRANGE AVOCATS IS FEATURED IN OPTION DROIT & AFFAIRES LEGAL RANKING OF THE BEST LAWYERS IN RESTRUCTURING
Flichy Grangé Avocats has been distinguished in the Option Droit & Affaires 2022 legal directory of the best law firms in Restructuring - Employment Safeguard Programme and Related Collective Litigation, published by Option Droit & Affaires 2022.
LEADERS LEAGUES DECIDEURS - HUMAN CAPITAL, LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT LAW
BEST LAW FIRMS 2022 RANKINGS
Collective bargaining & labor relations (band 1 – Key player)
Restructurings, social reorganisations, and related collective disputes (band 1 – Key player)
High-risk litigation - (band 1 – Key player)
Workforce issues further to M&A and labour-law audits (band 1 – Key player)
Social Security issues (band 1 – Key player)
Criminal employment (band 1 – Excellent)
Labor and employment compliance (band 1 – Excellent)
Representation of top management (band 3 – Strong reputation)
Expertise: with twelve areas of expertise dedicated to employment law, Flichy Grangé Avocats is at the forefront of the field.
The firm cultivates a strong culture of innovation and maintains a program of webinars with the participation of international peers.
FLICHY GRANGE AVOCATS AWARDED TOP RANKING BY THE LEGAL 500 PARIS 2021
Flichy Grangé Avocats has been awarded once again with the top recognition Tier 1 by the international legal guide, The Legal 500 Paris 2021. The firm "is one of the most reputable labor law firms in the country and has significant human resources to assist a leading client base with complex and strategic cases, including large-scale reorganization projects and disputes involving hundreds or even a thousand employees."
The Legal 500 is one of the most recognized international legal guide that has been analysing the capabilities of law firms across the world, with a comprehensive research programme revised and updated every year to bring the most up-to-date vision of the global legal market.
FLICHY GRANGÉ AVOCATS NAMED "LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR" BY BEST LAWYERS
The american guide Best Lawyers awards the leading french law firm, Flichy Grangé Avocats with the highest nomination of "Law firm of the Year" for Employment in France 2022. This recognition is awarded to a single top law firm per practice and jurisdiction and it is determined based on several factors such as: exhaustive peer-reviews on individual lawyers, firm-wide work, and research surrounding the firm' overall scope and area of expertise.
Published annually, the legal guide Best Lawyers lists and recognizes outstandign law firms and lawyers by conducting peer-review surveys across the globe, where thousands of leading lawyers are questioned to evaluate their peers.
Human Capital & Labour Law 2020 - 2021 rankings of the best Law Firms in France
Flichy Grangé Avocats is recognized among The Best Employment Law Firms in France by the Human Capital & Labour Law editorial (Leaders League Intelligence Report). Our excellence has been awarded in the following categories:
> Collective Bargaining (Leading)
> Labour Litigation (Leading)
> Social Aspects of M&A & Workforce Audits (Leading)
> Mobility and Expatriation (Excellent)
Track record : "Because of its recognized high-level experts, Flichy Grangé Avocats is called upon many international groups to deal with their employment and labour law issues. The firm was recently involved in defending the interests of a leading figure in the pneumatic industry in a high-risk litigation case. It also acted for a major shoe manufacturer, piloting a significant restructuring plan".
Team & differentiation : "Made up of lawyers with experience working at international law firms, the team remains focused on helping clients handle their cross-border projects. Flichy Grangé Avocats is a member and co-founder of L& E Global, an international plateform of 26 prominent employment law firms and can draw upon the skills of a worldwide network of legal correspondents".
FLICHY GRANGÉ AVOCATS : TOP RANKED TIER 1 in LEGAL 500 EMEA 2021
One of France's leading boutique firms Flichy Grangé Avocats has large resources with a big and an impressive client base. The long-established practice routinely manages highly challenging work, including large-scale restructuring and litigation involving several hundred to more than a thousand employees.
The practice has notably been entrusted by Société Générale to implement a collective contractual termination agreement for around 1600 job cuts around the world, and manages proceedings involving more than 800 plaintiffs concerning the shutdown of client Goodyear's Amiens Nord plant in 2014. In addition, the firm is handling a high-stake asbestos and chemical risk-exposure related mass dispute, and provides assistance with some of the market's most high-profile M&A transactions.
The team includes many experienced partners including the recommended below names: founding partner Joël Grangé, Florence Aubonnet, Arnaud Chaulet, Olivier Kress, Blandine Allix, Florence Bacquet, Stéphane Bloch, Aurélie Cormier Le Goff, Jeannie Crédoz-Rosier, Stéphanie Dumas, Joumana Frangié-Moukanas, Nabila Fauché El Alougri, Stéphanie Guedes Da Costa, Juliana Kovac, Caroline Scherrmann and Amandine Vetu, Franck Morel, who was previously an adviser to former Prime Minister Edouard Philippe, who joined the firm in July 2020. Also recommended is counsel Romain Guichard.
FLICHY GRANGÉ AVOCATS : TOP RANKED 2021 - BAND 1
What the team is known for Outstanding French firm renowned for its dedication to employment law, where it offers a full range of expertise for both domestic and international clients. Frequently assists with employee litigation, redundancy schemes and collective agreements. Additionally involved in handling the labour aspects of M&A transactions. Also advises clients on health and safety issues and social security matters.
Strengths One client says: "We really enjoy working with them" and especially commends the lawyers' "reactivity, expertise and ability to handle mass litigation."
Sources also praise the lawyers for their commitment to cases, saying: "They are easily accessible, providing extremely detailed advice, and partners are also hands-on throughout the entire process, especially since the process is so specialised in France compared to other European jurisdictions. They are able to assist international clients through a French procedure, all the way."
Work highlights Acted for Amgen on employment aspects of its USD13 billion acquisition of the rights to the psoriasis treatment Otezla from Celgene.
Joël Grangé is "a very impressive lawyer," according to clients. He displays market-leading proficiency in complex employment mandates. He assists clients with redundancy plans and mass litigations as well as global restructuring projects.
Florence Aubonnet draws praise for her solid employment practice, regularly advising on the employment aspects of strategic cross-border M&A transactions. Sources describe her as "very pragmatic, friendly and efficient."
Aurélie Cormier Le Goff enters the rankings on the back of strong market feedback. She handles restructuring processes and social security issues. She additionally boasts expertise advising public sector clients and state-owned entities. One source describes her as "technically flawless," while another says: "She is very hard-working and humble."
Hubert Flichy maintains a solid reputation in the market and possesses a deep expertise in collective disputes and restructuring mandates. He acts for both French and international clients.
What the team is known for Outstanding French firm renowned for its dedication to employment law, where it offers a full range of expertise for both domestic and international clients. Frequently assists with employee litigation, redundancy schemes and collective agreements. Additionally involved in handling the labour aspects of M&A transactions. Also advises clients on labour inspections and international mobility.
Strengths Interviewees laud the team's "fast understanding of the issues and very precise and reliable advice."
Work highlights Advised UNIPER on the issues of whereabouts of provisions and pension commitments in the GEI regime.
Joël Grangé is hailed for his "intellectual rigour" as well as his "very strong pragmatism." He advises clients on employment aspects of transactions as well as offering assistance with social security and contributory schemes. He also acts on labour inspection issues and collective performance agreements.
Olivier Kress defends clients against claims following redundancies, as well as acting on collective bargaining agreements and outsourcing issues. He is noted for his international focus, with experience in international employment and mobility matters.
Florence Aubonnet is particularly active on restructuring mandates, advising on mass redundancy plans and works council consultations. She also acts on employment aspects of transactions and is noted for her experience in social security issues.
Hubert Flichy is hailed by commentators for his long-standing experience in the field. He is particularly well-versed in collective disputes and the implementation of restructuring plans.
Flichy Grangé Avocats awarded Best Specialist Employment Law Firm 2020 in France
Global Excellence Awards
Flichy Grangé Avocats was awarded the title of: Best Specialist Employment Law Firm 2020 in France by Acquisition INTL magazine's 2020 Global Excellence Awards.
Décideurs stratégie droit finance 2019 - 2020
Leadership & Management du capital humain
Collective negotiations & labour relations (band 1 – Key player)
Restructuring, redundancy schemes and collective litigation (band 1 – Key player)
High-risk litigation and criminal aspects of labour law (band 1 – Key player)
Complementary pension, contingency and related benefits (band 1 – Excellent)
Mobility & Expatriation (band 1 – Strong reputation)
Collective and individual remuneration (band 2 – Excellent)
Advising upper-level executives and company officers (band 1 – Strong reputation)
Track record : "The firm has advised a major transport company on reform projects, set up a collective bargaining breakdown and a collective performance agreement for a major industrial group. He also advised and assisted in the management of the restructuring project of a large hotel group."
Distinction : "After strengthening its Public Functions-Public Companies division in 2018 and its Criminal Litigation division, the firm, always keen to offer clients cutting-edge skills for each type of intervention, is continuing its growth in 2019 and announces with the same specialisation objective the appointment of a 26th partner, Amandine Vetu. It is accompanied by the creation of a centre of expertise in vocational training"
Flichy Grangé Avocats among the best law firms in France according to a survey by Le Point magazine
Flichy Grangé Avocats is ranked among the best law firms in France in labour law, social security and social protection law by Le Point magazine.
Flichy Grangé Avocats on top tier legal 500 EMEA
« Flichy Grangé Avocats 'answers very quickly to clients' requests and is able to put together a strong case'. The 75-lawyer team handles an impressive for a client base that includes various high-profile French and international corporations from every area of the economy. The group is regularly sought out to assist with the market's most sophisticated and high-profile matters. It is notably acting on key issues touching on the public sector, including advising SNCF on its conversion from a public sector to a private limited company. The firm also recently handled a lot of restructuring, intra-merger and collective redundancies work and is regularly called upon to handle high-profile M&A transactions. It notably assisted Thomson Reuters with the sale of a majority stake in Thomson Reuters Financial & Risk (F&R) to Blackstone. The practice also has experience handling sensitive litigation and mass disputes. It successfully defended CNIM against more than 280 asbestos anxiety exposure appeal claims. Other work includes managing pension, compensation, benefits and accident at work issues. Key names in the 24-partner team include Joël Grangé, Marine Conche, Florence Aubonnet, Olivier Kress, Stéphanie Guédès Da Costa, Laurent Gamet, Stéphanie Dumas, whose 'analytical skills' are particularly appreciated, Jeannie Crédoz-Rosier, Bruno Fieschi, Aurélie Cormier Le Goff, Florence Bacquet and Aurélie Crédoz-Rosier. Frédéric-Guillaume Laprévote was made up to partner. Stéphane Bloch recently joined from KGA Avocats."
What the team is known for Outstanding French firm renowned for its dedication to employment law, where it offers a full range of expertise. Frequently assists both domestic and international clients with various employee litigation, redundancy schemes and collective agreements. Additionally involved in handling the labour aspects of M&A transactions. Also advises on health and safety issues and matters concerning temporary employees.
Clients appreciate "the quality of the work, the reactivity of the team and the availability of the partners and their hands-on approach."
Another source comments: "The advisers are of the highest quality, very precise and take their client's interests very much to heart."
Advised SNCF on strike action arising from railway reforms.
Hubert Flichy (Senior Statespeople): Senior counsel Hubert Flichy offers long-standing expertise in employment law. He specialises in collective litigation and employment aspects of restructuring.
Joël Grangé (Band 1) : Clients praise Joël Grangé 's "outstanding expertise," adding: "He is a great lawyer with a great tactical sense. He is very connected both from an international and national viewpoint and can really anticipate changes in legislation." He advises domestic and foreign clients on employment issues arising from restructuring and M&A mandates, as well as on litigation. He assisted PROMAN Interim with payroll tax reassessments concerning mileage allowances paid to interim staff.
Olivier Kress (Band 4): Olivier Kress is well versed in contentious labour matters, as well as redundancy schemes and employee restructuring issues. Interviewees say: "He has a client-oriented approach and can work with international clients."
Florence Aubonnet (Recognised Practitioner)
Leadership & Management of the workforce
Track record : "The firm has supervised the acquisition by a leading consulting firm of a major player in the engineering sector. A telecommunications group also entrusted the firm with the merger of various entities, and the restructuring of one of its subsidiaries. The teams also advised on several merger operations of key importance, and implemented an extensive bonus plan for a global company."
Distinction : "Flichy Grangé Avocats regularly appoints new partners to structure the firm's specialization strategy. This year for example, the State-owned companies expertise has been reinforced by the arrival of Stéphane Bloch. The international integrated legal alliance that was co-founded by the firm allows them to seamlessly provide counsel on cross-border labor and employment law issues. "
Finance Monthly Global Awards 2018
Flichy Grangé Avocats was awarded Health Law Firm of the Year - France 2018.
AI's 2018 Global Excellence Awards
Flichy Grangé Avocats has been awarded Most Outstanding Employment Law Firm 2018 – France by the AI's 2018 Global Excellence Awards.
Four partners ranked in Best Lawyers
Some of our partners have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the Ninth Edition of The Best Lawyers in France for their work in Labor and Employment Law. Along Joël Grangé and Olivier Kress who have been ranked since 2010, Best Lawyers ranked Florence Aubonnet and Stéphanie Dumas in 2018.
"Flichy Grangé Avocats is to be 'recommended without moderation'. The large 70-strong boutique has an 'excellent level of expertise' that is particularly sought after for 'highly technical issues in employment and social security law'. Its lawyers, who are 'available, very responsive and have great listening skills', assist leading French and international corporations, as well as leading international and French corporate law firms, in the context of high-profile M&A transactions and large-scale restructuring projects and regularly manage mass litigation."
"The practice is representing SNCF before the Court of Appeal in a lawsuit led by some 1,150 Moroccan employees demanding compensation for their differentiated status, and recently obtained a favourable outcome for Charbonnage de France before the industrial tribunal following 755 claims made by former employees regarding safety at work."
"The team is made up of some 22 partners including top experts Joël Grangé, Arnaud Chaulet, Marine Conche, Florence Aubonnet and Philippe Montanier. Juliana Kovac, Olivier Kress, Nabila Fauché-El Aougri, Stéphanie Dumas, Joumana Frangie-Moukanas, Jeannie Crédoz-Rosier and the 'excellent, very accurate and very business-oriented' Aurélie Cormier Le Goff were also recently involved in key matters. Florence Bacquet, Caroline Scherrmann and Camille Ventejou were promoted to the partnership in 2017 and are all particularly recommended for their advice to international companies."
What the team is known for Outstanding French firm renowned for its dedication to employment law, where it offers a full range of expertise. Frequently assists both domestic and international clients with various employee litigations, redundancy schemes and collective agreements. Additionally involved in handling the labour aspects of M&A transactions.
Strengths Clients appreciate the firm's in-depth insight and "commercial approach to difficult matters." Another source speaks highly of the team, praising in particular its "expertise and reliability."
Work highlights Advised Vivarte on the employment aspects of its restructuring.
Represented Charbonnage de France in litigation proceedings against employees claiming compensation following health and safety concerns.
Hubert Flichy is a well-established figure on the French employment market. He advises both domestic and international companies on restructuring plans and collective disputes. He boasts further skill in the criminal aspects of labour law.
Joël Grangé has an excellent reputation for his skill in the French employment sector. He regularly assists with employee litigation and M&A transactions. Sources enthuse: "He has a great tactical sense and proposes solutions adapted to the situation."
Olivier Kress frequently advises clients from the telecommunications and manufacturing sectors on M&A deals, restructurings and the implementation of redundancy schemes.
Florence Aubonnet is described by sources as a "very pragmatic individual who understands business issues and offers operational solutions."She primarily advises clients on redundancy plans and is experienced in acting on international mandates.
Flichy Grangé Avocats : Top ranked 2016
What the team is known for French firm focusing solely on employment law with outstanding capabilities across the board. Advises companies and entrepreneurs on general employment queries including complex restructurings, criminal law, employee benefits, working time and collective negotiations. Recognised for its strengths in employment issues with global ramifications. Also has a team dedicated to health and safety at work.
Strengths (Quotes mainly from clients)
"The advice is always precise and very thorough."
"The firm has a deep bench of experts, whether it's for individual matters, employer relations, union matters or social security."
A specialist in collective litigation, Hubert Flichy enjoys an excellent reputation on the market for his lengthy experience in employment law.
Clients say of Joël Grangé: "His support is more than just legal. He's also really strong in advising on strategic approaches." He is an excellent all-rounder, advising on diverse issues such as restructuring, collective redundancies, transfer of undertakings and collective disputes.
Florence Aubonnet focuses on collective employment law, especially regarding restructuring plans. Clients praise her "excellent knowledge of the dynamics of M&A and labour law-related issues."
Olivier Kress handles a broad range of transactional, advisory and contentious matters but gains particular recognition for his skills in individual litigations and criminal employment cases. "He's absolutely outstanding in pleadings," notes one client, adding: "When studying a criminal case he really picks up the right arguments."
Ranking 2018 of law firms specializing in downsizing measures and related collective litigation
Flichy Grangé Avocats is recognised for the 6th consecutive year as one of the best law firms in these categories in France and gets the highest level in this ranking with 5 stars with the following comment :
"Employment Law niche firms continue to make their mark, such as Flichy Grangé Avocats, of which a client enhances "the quality of the teams, as well as their depth of technical knowledge which is of remarkable assistance in the course of dealing with difficult cases with strong issues at stake".
Décideurs stratégie droit finance 2018
High-risk litigation and penal aspects of labour law (band 1 – Key player)
Advising upper-echelon executives and company officers (band 2 – Held in high esteem)
"Flichy Grangé remains very active in mass litigation cases. The firm has represented a major group in both phases of litigation, in first instance and on appeal, regarding more than a thousand staff members and requests totaling several hundreds million euros. The firm has also been mobilised by the suspension of activity of a large industrial group's plant, for whom it put in place a social plan, the search for buyers, and the takeover follow-up. The firm also assisted a major distribution group in a large restructuring operation involving several collective negotiations and related litigations."
Differentiation :
"The variety of trainings they offer is greatly appreciated by clients. For example the sessions they organized on the Macron reform were very successful. The firm, which wishes to renew itself and stand the test of time, continually nominates new partners. This year alone, three senior associates have been made partners. The structure is in constant evolution as well, with several practices, social security and psychological risk factors being leading practice areas, and with the pensions and employee benefits practice being one of the strongest of the firm."
Le Monde du Droit Awards 2018
Flichy Grangé Avocats won the copper award of the "Monde du Droit" Awards 2018 in the employment category.
Mondaq Contributor With Most Reader Response In France
What the team is known for Standout French firm focusing solely on employment law, where it offers the full spectrum of expertise. Provides leading French and international corporations with expert advice on restructurings, mass redundancies and work-related health and safety. Also deals with sensitive discrimination and diversity issues, with considerable expertise in employment litigation cases.
Strengths One client singles out the firm for its "excellent expertise in employment law and collective and effective support," also commenting on its "dedication to clients, humility and reactivity."
Other clients point out the strong capabilities of the team's lawyers, emphasising their "very high level of experience in the subjects handled, with a good sense for and experience of difficult negotiations."
Work highlights Advised Goodyear on a dispute with over 800 employees following a mass redundancy.
Advised IPC on its takeover of Etrali and on the subsequent integration and restructuring operations.
Hubert Flichy (Eminent Practitioner) is an extremely well-established and "really unique" figure on France's employment market. He is widely respected and well liked by interviewees, maintaining a strong reputation for his expertise in collective disputes and restructuring plans.
According to market commentators, Joël Grangé (Band 1) is "extremely famous on the Paris market" and brings a "client-friendly, pragmatic" approach to his management of cases. He is a renowned specialist across the full employment spectrum, notably in mergers, restructurings and collective redundancies and disputes.
Sources appreciate working with Olivier Kress (Band 5), praising him in particular for his "extremely commercial" mindset. He is skilled at handling the employment law aspects of M&A and restructuring operations, with noteworthy experience in cross-border matters involving international mobility and immigration.
Florence Aubonnet (Up and Coming) is described by clients as "a top lawyer" who is "efficient, pragmatic and reliable." She is highly knowledgeable when it comes to collective restructuring plans and recently led the team in advising Nokia on the employment elements of its acquisition of Withings.
Flichy Grangé Avocats' 'highly efficient and precise' 60-lawyer practice provides a comprehensive employment law service, including specialisms in areas such as retirement and accidents at work. It handles some of the market's most sensitive restructuring and collective redundancy projects and disputes, as well as transaction-related issues. The team includes the highly experienced figures of Joël Grangé, Arnaud Chaulet, Marine Conche, Florence Aubonnet and Philippe Montanier. Other names to note are: Olivier Kress, Stéphanie Guedes da Costa, Laurent Gamet, Stéphanie Dumas, Nabila Fauché-El Aougri, Jeannie Crédoz-Rosier, Bruno Fieschi and Aurélie Cormier Le Goff.
Négociations collectives & relations sociales (band 1 – Incontournable)
Restructurations, plans sociaux et contentieux collectif associés (band 1 – Incontournable)
Contentieux à risque & Droit pénal social (band 1 – Incontournable)
Gestion sociale des M&A et audits sociaux (band 1 – Incontournable)
Sécurité Sociale (band 1 – Incontournable)
Représentation des dirigeants et mandataires sociaux (band 1 – Forte notoriété)
Rémunération collective et individuelle (band 2 – Excellent)
Mobilité & Expatriation (band 1 – Forte notoriété)
Protection sociale complémentaire (band 1 – Excellent)
"Over the year, Flichy Grangé has observed a sharp increase in mass litigation. Our firm advised three major groups in the course of litigation which in one case involved 1,000 employees, and in the other two, 800. These opportunities confirmed our ability to mobilise larger teams within tight deadlines, in view of optimising management of this particular type of procedures. The firm also advised a major retail chain during collective bargaining over Sunday work, and took part in a takeover deal involving two media groups."
"The firm continues to grow internationally thanks to the L&E Global network, which this year welcomed several new associates including one in the UK. Our team's teaching skills have been greatly appreciated by clients, who particularly wish to benefit from explanations and seminars on the recent changes to labour law. The firm's RPS practice area (health & safety management in relation to industrial accidents and illness) continues to expand and is now one of the firm's major assets.".
"Niche firms continue to make their mark as well, such as Flichy Grangé Avocats, of which a client says "Our lawyers do not sell law, but provide legal solutions for whatever kind of issue we are faced with", while another client praises the firm's "remarkable assistance in the course of litigation".
Flichy Grangé Avocats on top tier legal 500
Flichy Grangé Avocats 'closes the bridge between companies' businesses and the legal framework', and stands out for its complete range of expertise. The 60-lawyer team assists the largest French and international companies and is called on to manage the most complex transactions and restructuring projects in France; the team also expertly handles litigation and issues such as compensation and benefits. The 20-partner practice includes market-leading figures Hubert Flichy and Joël Grangé, who provides 'outstanding strategic insights and defends his clients' interests with the strength of a soldier and the precision of a surgeon'. Other top experts include Arnaud Chaulet; Marine Conche, who is willing to 'take a position'; Florence Aubonnet, who 'knows very well the nuts and bolts of French labour law relating to M&A'; Juliana Kovac; Olivier Kress; and Nabila Fauché-El Aougri, who is 'highly responsive and sharp'. Stéphanie Guedes da Costa, Laurent Gamet, Stéphanie Dumas, Cyprien Pialoux and Jeannie Crédoz-Rosier are also recommended along with compensation and benefits expert Philippe Montanier and social security specialists Bruno Fieschi and Corinne Potier. Aurélie Cormier Le Goff joined the firm from Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP.
Flichy Grangé Avocats has four practitioners highlighted
Hubert Flichy is a specialist of collective litigation ans also advises on the implementation and restructuring plans. He is "the guru of employment law in France" and boats an "enviable client list".
Joël Grangé is a "leading light in the French labour law market" and is lauded for his "prowess" and the high-quality service" that he offers clients.
Florence Aubonnet is a "true specialist" in the collective aspects of labour law, particularly in the area of restructuring plans in industrial sector.
Olivier Kress advises French and international corporations on all aspects of labour law and is commended for his "cross-border experience".
Option finance
There is, in particular, Flichy Grangé Avocats, the clear front-runner. The Grangé team round off avery busy year and has just recruited a new partner namely Aurélie Cormier Le Goff, formerly with Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer. "The work its partners and associates invest is in-depth, individualised and has brought about successful outcomes in difficult matters. I have had occasion to observe that their advice and suggestions are respected both by their peers and by the authorities".
This is haute couture advice, tailored to respond most accurately to obstacles along the way. The quality and level of the firm's interventions fully meets my expectations, while "the fee level is reasonable", according to a client consulted by the editors of Option Droit & Affaires.
"None of the partners had expected that the year 2015 would be marked by massive restructuring operations – and yet their view is unanimous : while a considerable number of transformation plans were announced the first semester, that trend carried over into the second. The teams intervened in drafting, negotiating and implementing collective redundancy schemes, notably on behalf of a number of France's leading companies and international giants. Meanwhile, the firm has moved ahead with expanding its Health and Safety practice, further to integrating Plichon firm three years ago."
"Flichy Grangé Avocats' strategy includes a strong international focus both through the L&E Global network and its view of the African horizon. With employment law as its particular speciality, the firm seeks to ensure that every partner fully develop every facet of his or her expertise in France. Aurélie Cormier Le Goff, restructuring expert, has joined as partner, alone with Bruno Fieschi and Corinne Potier, partners specialised in psycho-social risks; they represent tangible proof of this approach. The niche firm advises on large-scale M& A operations, often alongside the big corporate firms".
"When it comes to restructuring operations, the list of those with which Flichy Grangé has been involved is a lengthy one. Major affairs, which have on occasion attracted considerable media attention, represent the firm's core activity. The partners with expertise in labour-law audits can also boast of the firm's involvement with the biggest takeover operation in the hotel industry. Not to speak of teams with expertise in Social Security matters, whose members often advise on significant URSSAF litigation, including that involving a big French retailer.
What distinguishes us : With the appointment of Aurélie Cormier Le Goff as partner, the firm – currently celebrating its fifteenth year in existence – now has twenty partners. In line with its growth policy, it has co-opted three specialised partners as well. Indeed, the firm's lodestar is developing great in-house expertise, thanks to partners like Juliana Kovac in the field of complementary pension, contingency and related benefits."
Restructuring operations; reorganising the workforce & collective litigation
"FIFTEEN SUCCESSFUL YEARS FOR FLICHY GRANGE AVOCATS.
Over the course of 2014 and 2015, our firm's experts have dealt with over 90 restructuring operations. The core of our activity involves major affairs, which on occasion have attracted considerable media attention. We have also been advising a worldwide IT player throughout a large-scale redundancy scheme.
What distinguishes us : As a founding, active member of L&E Global's international network, Flichy Grangé is in a position to respond to the cross-border needs of multinationals."
Le journal du Management
In the Employment Law category, Flichy Grangé Avocats ranks third amongst 81 firms. The Journal's ranking is based on The Legal 500, Le Palmarès des Avocats and Leaders League.
Four "exceptional" lawyers from Flichy Grangé Avocats have been selected for inclusion.
Hubert Flichy advises French and international clients on implementing restructuring plans and the impact on the workforce. He is A "vastly experienced" practitioner with a "formidable reputation".
Joël Grangé has particular experience with restructuring plans and collective bargaining negociations, and is a "leading light" amongst his peers.
The "impressive" Florence Aubonnet guides clients through all stages of the restructuring process, and is noted for her "quick grasp of complex issues".
Olivier Kress is a specialist in collective redundancy and M&A described by his peers as "versatile" and "a technical expert".
Top Ranked Chambers Europe 2015
What the team is known for Niche employment firm with a sizeable team covering the entire spectrum of labour law, including social security, health and safety and criminal law. Team is noted for its work on restructuring and social plans and litigation, as well as M&A-related employment matters. Represents major French and international clients from an array of different sectors.
"It is a very good team; it tries to find solutions rather than just going through the legal aspects."
Widely respected and vastly experienced, Hubert Flichy (Eminent Practitioner) remains an important figure in the employment and labour law market. He is a specialist in collective litigations.
An expert on restructurings and regarded by peers as one of the best in the market, Joël Grangé (Band 1) is praised by clients for his precision on legal details and "his ability to explain in a crystal clear way the complexity of French social law."
Olivier Kress (Up and Coming) enjoys a growing reputation, especially for his work on collective bargaining and corporate restructuring.
Legal 500 EMEA 2015 – (tier 1) :
Flichy Grangé Avocats has 'a very high level of professionalism and expertise, especially in complex litigation'. It advises leading corporations on matters including strategic restructuring and assisted Goodyear with the closure of its Amiens-Nord site. The 18-partner practice, which exhibits 'excellent availability and remains close to its clients', also advises on M&A and matters involving health issues at work. Key figures include: Hubert Flichy, whose strategic vision is highly appreciated; the 'creative' Joël Grangé, who can advise on 'highly technical issues'; Arnaud Chaulet; Marine Conche; Florence Aubonnet; Juliana Kovac; Olivier Kress; Laurent Gamet and Stéphanie Dumas, who provides 'fine analyses'. Philippe Montanier is renowned for his compensation and benefits expertise.
Flichy Grangé Avocats is recognised for the 5th consecutive year as one of the best law firms in these categories in France and gets the highest level in this ranking with 5 stars.
Trophée d'or Golden award in employment in the incentive schemes and international mobility category
Flichy Grangé Avocats won the golden award of the "Trophées du droit" Awards 2014 in the Incentive schemes and international mobility category on thursday the 17th november 2014.
Collective negotiations & social relations – (band 1 – Inevitable)
Restructuring, social plans and collective litigation – (band 1 – Inevitable)
Litigation risk & social criminal law – (band 1 – Inevitable)
Labor aspects of M&A and labor audits – (band 1 – Inevitable)
Social Security – (band 1 – Inevitable)
Collective and individual compensation – (band 2 – Excellent)
Representation of directors and officers – (band 2 – Strong reputation)
Mobility & expatriation – (band 2 – Strong reputation)
Complementary social protection – (band 2 – Excellent)
Silver award in employment lawl
Flichy Grangé Lawyers won the silver award of the "Monde du Droit" Awards 2014 in the employment categories
Legal 500 EMEA – (tier 1) : Employment boutique Flichy Grangé Avocats is seen by some as the 'best of the best' in France. The 60-lawyer practice, which is praised for its 'client dedication' and 'hands-on approach', regularly advises on high-end M&A transactions, sensitive reorganisations and litigation. Clients include leading French and international groups such as Orange. Among the 18 partners, Hubert Flichy and Joël Grangé are recommended along with the highly experienced Arnaud Chaulet, Marine Conche and Laurent Gamet. Philippe Montanier also stands out for his compensation and benefits expertise.
Option Finance – Ranking 2014 of law firms specializing in downsizing measures and related collective litigation
Flichy Grangé Avocats is recognised as one of the best law firms in these categories in France and gets the highest level in this ranking with 5 stars.
Décideurs Stratégie Finance Droit – Classement de la mixité des cabinets du barreau d'affaires
En 2013, Flichy Grangé Avocats est classé 3e cabinet d'avocats ayant mis en place une réelle mixité femme/homme (selon le pourcentage de femmes associées).
Legal 500 US 2013 – (tier 1):
Excellent' employment law firm Flichy Grangé Avocats fields some 60 lawyers including 18 partners. It advises on the most challenging restructuring and M&A-related matters and litigation. Hubert Flichy and Joël Grangé rank among the market's top experts and Philippe Montanier is a major reference for compensation and benefits work. Claire Toumieux, Arnaud Chaulet, Anne Le Bault de La Morinière and Florence Aubonnet are also recommended."
Chambers Europe 2013
"An extremely well-known, efficient team."
Hubert Flichy is widely respected for his considerable skill in collective litigation (band 1).
Joël Grangé is lauded as "one of the best employment lawyers in France." His practice centres around complex cross-border restructuring projects (band 1).
Clients appreciate Claire Toumieux for her detailed knowledge of collective bargaining agreements and HR management strategies (band 1).
Collective negotiations & social relations – (band 1 Inevitable)
Legal 500 EMEA 2012
'Excellent' employment law firm Flichy Grangé Avocats fields some 60 lawyers including 18 partners. It advises on the most challenging restructuring and M&A-related matters and litigation. Hubert Flichy and Joël Grangé rank among the market's top experts and Philippe Montanier is a major reference for compensation and benefits work. Claire Toumieux, Arnaud Chaulet, Anne Le Bault de La Morinière and Florence Aubonnet are also recommended.
Trophée d'Argent 2012
du Droit Social – Décideurs Juridiques
Awards 2011/2010
Best Lawyers 2011 ranked Hubert Flichy, Joël Grangé, Claire Toumieux, Olivier Kress and Philippe Langlois.
Chambers and Partners 2011
« The advice is always excellent and the team has outstanding experience in employment litigation. »
Best lawyer 2010
Joël Grangé recognized as best lawyer in Employment law in France
Why choose Flichy Grangé Avocats