International law firm Pinsent Masons has hired Valérie Blandeau to lead the firm's Employment & Reward team in France, based in Paris.#

Valérie is a highly experienced employment lawyer  with more than 20 years’ experience, and joins from Gowling WLG in Paris, where she established the firm's employment practice in 2011 and has led it ever since.  She has also previously worked at Eversheds in Paris.

She regularly advises a large number of clients from different industries - particularly international companies in the new technologies sector.

Valérie will lead a team specialised in employment law which will also provide transactional support to colleagues in France and in international jurisdictions across all sectors.

Paul Harkin, head of Pinsent Masons' Paris office said, ""Valérie's appointment is a continuation of our strategy of growth in Paris to support our clients in this key jurisdiction. We're seeing increasing demand from our clients for French employment advice. Valérie's extensive experience of advising both regional and international clients, particularly in the new technologies sector, is complementary to our firm's global strategy to be recognised as an international market leader in our core sectors. We're delighted to welcome Valérie to Pinsent Masons.""

Linda Jones, head of Employment & Reward adds, ""Our Employment & Reward team provide robust, pragmatic,  and tailored advice to our clients wherever they may be located. France is an important jurisdiction for us and Valérie is an excellent addition to our expanding international practice.""