Davaine Marciniak Claire Partner
Professional Background
Claire has been admitted to the Lille Bar since 2004. She joined Mazars Société d’Avocats in 2016, where she created and developed the Employment Law department of the Lille office.
Expertise & Experience
She advises both French and international companies on the full spectrum of employment and labour law matters, including day-to-day HR legal management and complex strategic operations.
Her expertise includes:
- Employment law advisory for daily social and HR matters
- Complex restructuring operations
- Negotiation of collective agreements
- Implementation of Social and Economic Committees (CSE)
- Support for foreign companies establishing operations in France
She also provides assistance during administrative inspections, and represents companies in:
- Labour court litigation (industrial tribunals)
- Social security litigation
Claire works closely with other service lines within Mazars Law Firm (Tax and Corporate), ensuring an integrated, cross-disciplinary approach for international clients.
Areas of Expertise
- Employment and labour law
- Social relations and HR legal advisory
- Corporate restructuring and collective negotiations
- Labour litigation and social security disputes
- International company establishment in France
- Compliance and administrative inspections
- Cross-functional legal and tax coordination
Claire combines strong litigation expertise with strategic employment law advisory, supporting both domestic and international companies in managing complex workforce and social law challenges.