Recognised among the best lawyers in the Top 40 of the CAC 40 lawyers
Forbes / LJA, 2021
Band 1 in Employment
“Pascale is a reference in France and has a huge worldwide network. She is always efficient and relevant and without contest one of the best lawyers in France. She is friendly, always loyal and a fast and strategic thinker.”
“She is a highly experienced lawyer with strong commercial acumen. She always sees the bigger picture.”
“Pascale Lagesse is a trusted adviser. We really appreciate her smart way of approaching situations and how she is able to find the best solutions with a balanced approach.”
“She combines excellent technical knowledge with extremely practical advice.”
“Pascale is an outstanding leader in the area of French employment law.”
“She is the go-to lawyer for really tricky French employment issues.”
“She is one of the strongest lawyers I've worked with in many years. She is commercially-minded and responsive.”
“Pascale stands out for her strategic vision and ability to quickly cut through complex issues. She combines technical mastery with strong leadership, ensuring that we always feel in the best hands.”
Chambers France, 2026
Member of the “Hall of Fame” in Employment
“Pascale Lagesse ‘is one of the best employment lawyers in town. She is close to clients, good at handling very difficult matters and always makes herself personally available. She provides very pragmatic advice’.”
“Pascale Lagesse has ‘no weak points’: she is ‘responsive, an excellent negotiator and litigator and has a wide network’.”
“Pascale Lagesse has an unrivaled combination of experience, energy and tactical awareness”
The Legal 500 EMEA, 2025