Xavier Bontoux

Xavier Bontoux is a Partner and Court Attorney at BDO Avocats in Lyon.

Practice Areas

• Specialized in labor law, social security law, and social protection (certified specialization).

Expertise

• Nationally recognized expertise in social security litigation, particularly in matters involving “employer risk” (occupational accidents and work-related illnesses), as well as URSSAF disputes.
• Handles all litigation related to both collective and individual employment relationships, representing private companies as well as local authorities.
• Frequently involved in criminal proceedings (notably those following serious workplace accidents) and civil actions related to the employer’s gross negligence.
• Trained mediator at the Interprofessional Mediation and Arbitration Center.
• Advisor in labor law (individual and collective) and social security law.
• Advises local authorities on public labor law (statutory and contractual regimes).

Professional Experience

• Since 2022: Partner at BDO Avocats, Managing Partner of the Lyon office, General Manager of BDO France’s “Occupational Accidents and Work-Related Illnesses” division
• Since 2017: General Manager of BDO R.H
• 2007–2022: Partner at Fayan-Roux, Bontoux & Associés
• 2004–2007: Associate at Fromont Briens & Associés
• 2002–2004: Associate at Barthélémy Avocats

Passionate about training the next generation of talent

• Lecturer at ENSOSP (French National School for Fire Brigade Officers) – Colonel-level programs
• Lecturer at CESI Graduate School of Engineering – Master’s in Occupational Risk and Major Risk Prevention

Committed to civil protection

• Volunteer fire brigade officer

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