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Sylvain Garguilo

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Sylvain is a Partner in Fragomen’s Paris office. He is responsible for managing client relationships and immigration programs in France. Sylvain is passionate about developing innovative global mobility and immigration solutions and providing practical advice to complex problems.

Sylvain has more than 18 years of immigration and global mobility experience at multinational companies, with a focus on leadership and strategic operations. He has a proven track record in building high-performing teams with a focus on meeting clients’ goals, achieving efficiency and favorable results.

In addition, Sylvain has experience in leading highly complex cross-service line advisory projects for clients, requiring deep understanding of French immigration law.

As Partner, Sylvain oversees business development and client services and collaborates with professionals across the firm to expand the firm’s offerings in the region.

Sylvain speaks English, French and Spanish.  

Education

  • Nice University, Master's degree in Applied Foreign Languages ​​LEA work-study, 2003

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Experience

Advised a major pharmaceutical client on a divestiture project and its impact on their international workforce.

Provided advisory support to large French engagements in relation the design of “remote work” policies (domestic and international); short term travel policies etc.

Publications and lectures

Speaker at the “Cercle Magellan” live and virtual events.

Quoted, “France: New Immigration Law Would Ease Some Visa Requirements for Foreign Professionals.” Bloomberg Law, 21 September 2018.

Sylvain ’s insights

April 14, 2026 | Video

How to Get Your French Work Visa After Graduation: Job Seeker / Company Creation PermitRead more

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May 27, 2025 | Video

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April 14, 2026 | Video

How to Get Your French Work Visa After Graduation: Job Seeker / Company Creation PermitRead more

January 5, 2026 | Fragomen news

Fragomen Announces 2026 Partner Class and Counsel ElevationsRead more

May 27, 2025 | Video

How to Stay in France After Graduation: Immigration Options for International StudentsRead more
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Sylvain ’s insights

April 14, 2026 | Video

How to Get Your French Work Visa After Graduation: Job Seeker / Company Creation PermitRead more

January 5, 2026 | Fragomen news

Fragomen Announces 2026 Partner Class and Counsel ElevationsRead more

May 27, 2025 | Video

How to Stay in France After Graduation: Immigration Options for International StudentsRead more
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  • FranceFrance

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  • Spanish
  • English
  • French

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[email protected]

T:+33 1 86 65 70 20

F:+33 1 8665 7021

Fragomen in Paris

Fragomen France AARPI

Colisee Gardens, Block C, Floor 3, 8 Avenue de l’Arche

Paris Courbevoie 92400

France

Connect via Linkedin

Sylvain ’s insights

April 14, 2026 | Video

How to Get Your French Work Visa After Graduation: Job Seeker / Company Creation PermitRead more

January 5, 2026 | Fragomen news

Fragomen Announces 2026 Partner Class and Counsel ElevationsRead more

May 27, 2025 | Video

How to Stay in France After Graduation: Immigration Options for International StudentsRead more
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[email protected]

T:+33 1 86 65 70 20

F:+33 1 8665 7021

Fragomen in Paris

Fragomen France AARPI

Colisee Gardens, Block C, Floor 3, 8 Avenue de l’Arche

Paris Courbevoie 92400

France

Connect via Linkedin

Sylvain ’s insights

April 14, 2026 | Video

How to Get Your French Work Visa After Graduation: Job Seeker / Company Creation PermitRead more

January 5, 2026 | Fragomen news

Fragomen Announces 2026 Partner Class and Counsel ElevationsRead more

May 27, 2025 | Video

How to Stay in France After Graduation: Immigration Options for International StudentsRead more
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T:+33 1 86 65 70 20

F:+33 1 8665 7021

Fragomen in Paris

Fragomen France AARPI

Colisee Gardens, Block C, Floor 3, 8 Avenue de l’Arche

Paris Courbevoie 92400

France

Connect via Linkedin

Sylvain ’s insights

April 14, 2026 | Video

How to Get Your French Work Visa After Graduation: Job Seeker / Company Creation PermitRead more

January 5, 2026 | Fragomen news

Fragomen Announces 2026 Partner Class and Counsel ElevationsRead more

May 27, 2025 | Video

How to Stay in France After Graduation: Immigration Options for International StudentsRead more
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