Prior to joining FTMS, Isabelle spent fifteen years as Counsel at the law firm Jeantet and gained valuable experience at several other prominent Anglo-Saxon law firms, such as EY and PWC.

Isabelle has developed expertise in providing legal counsel to companies during acquisitions (social audits and negotiations), restructuring (internal reorganisations, employment protection plans, collective bargaining agreements), and mergers and acquisitions (providing negotiations support in the harmonisation of collective personnel statuses).

She has notably assisted a major automotive group, a media group and an international clothing chain in their successive reorganisations.

She provides expert advice on working hours, employee savings schemes, and the negotiation of collective agreements. She also has extensive experience in labour and social security litigation.

According to Legal 500, Isabelle Pontal is highly reliable. Her advice is consistently precise and insightful. She is an invaluable pillar of the team. She’s available at any time, has very short response times and beyond a high level of expertise.