A team of lawyers recognized for its excellence and leading expertise.

Sonia’s career started within the French law firms BRL and Avanty Avocats where she was appointed Partner. She then co-founded Alva Avocats.

Sonia assists French and International companies, brokers, asset managers and insurance companies with all compensation and benefits related matters. In particular, she has developed through the years a very strong and highly recognized expertise in the field of employee profit sharing, employee pension schemes and employee share plans She advises distributors with the implementation of schemes and the structuration of funds.

Sonia also teaches at Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas University and hosts training sessions to professionals on these matters. She has written books and press articles on compensation related matters.

Sonia graduated from Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas University (« Master 2, Droit et Pratique des Relations de Travail ») « Master 2 Droit de la Santé, Prévoyance et Protection Sociale ») and was Barred at « Ecole de Formation du Barreau de Paris (EFB) ».

Stephanie started her career at Landwell & Associates (PwC) before creating her own independant firm Oz Avocats dedicated to global mobility. Then, she joined Avanty Avocats as Partner prior to co-finding Alva Avocats.

Stephanie assists French and International companies with all aspects of global mobility, international employment law and social security. She has hosted numerous training sessions for the benefit of EURES members (cooperation network between European Commission and public authorities of State members of the EEE).

Stephanie has also been teaching for many years global mobility within several Universities and professionals (Human Resources, payroll teams and mobility managers).

Stephanie graduated from Rennes I University (« DESS, Droit Santé Ethique») and from Bar School of Rennes. She is members of the network of specialized employment lawyers « AvoSial ».

Jean started his career at the French law firms Fromont Briens prior to co-founding both Avanty Attorneys and Alva Avocats where he leads a team of 20 professionals fully dedicated to compensation and benefits, executive compensation, social and pension provident schemes.

Jean assists French and International companies with compensation, profit sharing, executives, employee share plans as well as negotiations in the context of termination of executives or employees. He also advises companies on complex management packages and governance issues.

Jean is considered as a reference in those matters and received numerous rewards in this respect (Best Lawyer, Legal 500, etc.).

Jean has been teaching for many years at Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas University. He has written numerous books and press articles on compensation related matters.

Jean graduated from Pantheon-Assas Paris II University (« Doctorat en droit privé ; Master 2, Droit social »).

Alexandre’s career started within the French law firms Fromont Briens and Avanty Avocats where he was appointed Partner. He then co-founded Alva Avocats.

Alexandre assists French and International companies, brokers, investment funds and insurance companies with their compensation related matters. In particular, he has developed through the years a very strong and highly recognized expertise in the field of executive compensation matters and employee share plans. He also handles complex compensation law cases for companies in the banking, finance and insurance sectors.

Alexandre also teaches at Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas University and hosts training sessions for professionals on those matters. He has written numerous books and press articles on compensation related matters.

Alexandre graduated from Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas University (« Master 2, Droit privé général ») and was Barred at « Ecole de Formation du Barreau de Paris (EFB) ».

Pierre began his career with a number of French business law firms, including Bredin Prat, before joining Avanty and then Alva Avocats.

Jean assists French and International companies with compensation, profit sharing, executives, employee share plans as well as negotiations in the context of termination of executives or employees. He also advises companies on management-package issues and banking/financial regulations relating to compensation.

Pierre has been teaching in these fields for several years at the Université Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas (Master 2, Droit et pratique des relations de travail; Master 2; Droit de la Protection sociale et Rémunérations) and at the Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne (Master 2, Droit et fiscalité de l'entreprise).

Pierre is a graduate of Université Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas (doctorate in private law) and Université Montpellier I (Master 2, Business Law DJCE).

Geoffrey worked for many years in the tax team at Baker McKenzie before joining Avanty and then Alva Avocats.

He mainly assists French and international companies with compensation tax issues (setting up compensation packages, mobility, tax returns, etc.). He also advises numerous companies on setting up employee shareholding plans (LTI, AGA, reserved capital increase, etc.), both nationally and internationally.

Geoffrey regularly advises students and professionals on the taxation of remuneration.

Geoffrey is a graduate of the Université Paris Est-Créteil (Master 2 in business law) and the Ecole de Formation du Barreau de Paris (EFB).

Lucy practised for several years at Flichy Grangé Avocats, where she developed extensive expertise in employee savings schemes, employee share ownership plans and profit-sharing arrangements. She joined Alva Avocats in 2026.

She advises French and international companies of all sizes on the design, implementation and development of employee savings and employee share ownership schemes, including in the context of corporate reorganisations. She also assists financial institutions in the design and implementation of employee savings products.
Lucy is the author of numerous recognised publications a
nd is notably co-author of the book Épargne salariale et Actionnariat salarié, published by Éditions Francis Lefebvre. She regularly delivers training sessions on executive and employee compensation, employee savings schemes and employee share ownership.

Lucy graduated from Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University, holding postgraduate degrees (DEA) in General Private Law and Private International Law. She is a member of AvoSial, the French employment law lawyers' network.

Alexandre practised with several French and international law firms, as well as within the Human Resources and Employment Department of a CAC 40 company, before joining Alva Avocats.
He primarily advises companies and senior executives on all aspects of executive compensation, international mobility and, more broadly, employment law.
Alexandre also teaches employment law and executive compensation at several universities.
He graduated from Paris-Panthéon-Assas University (Master's degree in Human Resources Management and Employment Relations) and from the Paris Bar School (École de Formation du Barreau – EFB).

Violette joined Alva Avocats after gaining initial experience at a law firm specialising in executive compensation and employee benefits.

She mainly assists companies and insurers/intermediaries with all issues relating to group provident and supplementary pension schemes, as well as international mobility. She also advises companies on URSSAF audits and represents them before the relevant courts.

Violette is a graduate of the University of Nanterre (Master 2 in Social Protection and Health Law) and the Aliénor Law School (EDA).

Guillaume began his career with several leading French and international business law firms, including Jones Day and Gide Loyrette Nouel, before joining Alva Avocats.
He primarily advises French and international companies on executive compensation, corporate governance, employee savings schemes and employee share ownership plans. He also assists clients in negotiating the departure of senior executives and employees, and advises on management incentive plans as well as banking and financial regulations relating to remuneration.
Guillaume graduated from Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University (Master's degree in Financial Law), Sydney Law School – The University of Sydney (LL.M.), and the Paris Bar School (École de Formation du Barreau – EFB). He has been admitted to the Paris Bar since January 2026.

Guillaume practised within the Legal Department of a leading asset management company, as well as with several law firms specialising in employment law and executive compensation, before joining Alva Avocats.

He advises companies and senior executives on all aspects of compensation, employee benefits, international mobility and, more broadly, employment law.
Guillaume also serves as a lecturer at Paris-Panthéon-Assas University, where he teaches employment law.

He graduated from Paris-Panthéon-Assas University (Master's degree in Employment Law) and from the Paris Bar School (École de Formation du Barreau – EFB). He is also pursuing a PhD in Private Law under the supervision of Professor Emeric Jeansen.

Albéric joined Alva Avocats as a tax trainee after gaining experience at a law firm specialising in tax litigation.
He advises French and international companies on the tax aspects of compensation, including the structuring of remuneration packages, international mobility and tax reporting. He also assists clients with the implementation and ongoing management of employee share ownership plans (including long-term incentive plans (LTIs), free share awards (AGAs) and reserved capital increases), both in France and internationally.

Albéric graduated with a Master's degree (Master II) in Tax Law from Jean Moulin Lyon 3 University and is currently preparing the CRFPA (French Bar entrance examination) at Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University.