Nadège Dallais
Biography
Nadège Dallais practices in the Employment Group of Baker McKenzie in Paris, which she joined in 2001.
Franco-Irish, Nadège assists clients in the management of their general Labor law issues, either for individual or collective relationships (i.e., with employee representatives). She assists companies in various areas such as strategic workforce planning, employment contracts, alternative employment options, working time regulations, settlement agreements, etc. She also assists companies with individual exit processes, harassment and discrimination claims or collective redundancies. She also assists multi-national groups with complex transactions and in the coordination of international projects and compliance matters (including the implementation/management of whistleblowing programs) as well as diversity and inclusion measures and training programs.
Nadège is a key contributor and manages client facing publications including bi-monthly newsletters and publications including the Baker McKenzie Global Employer. She regularly presents webinars/seminars and hosts client training programs on key French employment topics in France and abroad.
Nadège carried out an associate training program in Baker McKenzie's Palo Alto office in 2012.
She was appointed counsel in 2015 and partner in 2018.
Nadège is bilingual in English and French, her mother tongues.
Practice Focus
Professional Honors
- Best Lawyers 2026 - ranked individually as Best Lawyer in Labor and Employment Law
- Legal 500 EMEA 2025 - Tier 3
"Nadège Dallais: Very responsive, pragmatic and well-informed legal advisers who communicate very clearly in English and French with our company as their client."
"Nadège Dallais is a strong strategic partner, clear and attentive to the client's needs."
"Very strong team, responsive and pragmatic legal advice which is very clearly communicated in both English and French."
- Chambers Europe France 2025 - Band 3
"Baker McKenzie has a proven track record of expertise on a variety of issues and the recommendations are always to the point."
"I get fast and proactive advice from them and I really feel that they have my back in the legal matters which they have supported us in."
"Their support has been amazing and comprehensive."
"They are very responsive - we get feedback immediately and we know when the appropriate response will be delivered."
- Décideurs 2024
Excellent - Social management of M&As and social audits
Excellent - Collective bargaining and social relations
Excellent - Reorganizations, social programs and related litigation
Highly recommended - High-risk individual litigation
Highly recommended - Collective and individual compensation
Reputable practice - Social Compliance
- Chambers Europe 2023 - Band 3
"Baker McKenzie has a very good understanding of our business. The lawyers ask the right questions to understand our needs and what we want to achieve."
- Legal 500 EMEA 2023 - Tier 3
"Nadège Dallais is approachable, a clear communicator and gives well thought through commercial advice to tricky problems."
"Very focused on client's need; provides practical and tailor made solutions; very easy to reach out with urgent matters and communicate with; very attentive to the company's context and internal policies."
"Excellent knowledge. World class resources and support. Responsive. Partner and team are approachable. Level of spoken English very high."
Corporate Responsibility
Admissions
- Paris~France (2004)
Education
- University of Warwick (Master of Administration in European Labor Law and Economy) (2001)
- University of Toulouse (European Master 2 in Labor Law and Professional Relations) (2001)
Languages
- English
- French
Previous Offices
- Palo Alto