Intellectual property: Copyright Tier 1

The merger of UGGC Avocats and Aturquoise in July 2020 brought the strength in copyright matters of Anne-Marie Pecoraro's and senior counsel Rodolphe Boissau's to the practice. Helmed by Pecoraro in conjunction with Elisabeth Logeais and Corinne Khayat, the team now enjoys considerably enhanced participation in the luxury goods, entertainment, culture, media and non-profit sectors, in addition to its existing IP strength. The experience of former Aturquoise duo Logeais and Khayat in cross-border matters fits well with the firm's international outlook and its offices in Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America. Additionally, clients benefit from the team's experience in anti-piracy work, including online anti-counterfeiting measures, and the expertise derived of a lengthy track-record which includes work for creators as much as for producers and brands.

Media and entertainment: Music Tier 1

UGGC Avocats' merger with ATurquoise has strengthened the department's position in the music sector, in particular with the arrival of 'top media and entertainment lawyer' Anne-Marie Pecoraro. The practice represents studios, labels, performers and live show producers in the industry, with particular strength in audiovisual, regulatory, competition and financing law.

Administrative and public law Tier 2

UGGC Avocats has a large and experienced team that has gained the trust of which many leading public and private sector companies, including major governmental financial institutions such as Bpifrance, Athe gence des Participations de l’Etat and CDC. The practice has particularly high-level expertise in public procurement, economic regulation and public finance and is sought after for France's landmark public projects such as assisting the French State with Notre-Dame’s rehabilitation work. In the transport sector, the group also attracts significant mandates, for example the construction of new metro lines in Paris, the termination of concessions and the setting up of a public railway group. Compliance matters from the public sector (Sapin II anti-corruption) is also taken on. The highly regarded Thierry Dal Farra is in charge. Also involved are Philippe Hansen, Franck Lepron and Benjamin de Sevin.

Employment Tier 3

UGGC Avocats’ team is led by three experienced partners who assist a prominent client base spanning various industries, including the luxury goods and hospitality sectors. The practice recently assisted clients with strategic work, such as advising on companies’ transformation and restructuring projects, governance and collective negotiations of new working time arrangements. Sophie Uettwiller, Jennifer Carrel and Karine Audouze are in charge.

Intellectual property: Trade marks and designs Tier 3

At UGGC Avocats, the July-2020 merger with Aturquoise brought the arrival of the renowned IP experts Anne-Marie Pecoraro and senior counsel Rodolphe Boissau, significantly strengthening the firm's trade mark capacities. The practice impresses with its combination of IP, IT and entertainment law and with its experience in cross-border matters, including work for clients from the Americas and Africa. Complex litigation mandates are as much part of the group's portfolio as transactional work and strategic portfolio development matters. The experience in anti-counterfeiting work is another asset. Pecoraro joined Elisabeth Logeais and Corinne Khayat as practice head.

Private equity: venture/growth capital Tier 3

Dispute resolution: Commercial litigation Tier 4

Insolvency Tier 4

UGGC Avocats’ team is often acting for debtors, but is also popular with shareholders and various types of creditors. The practice handles a high volume of restructuring and insolvency work pertaining to various industry sectors, including retail and manufacturing. The team also has strong know-how in representing judicial liquidators initiating liability proceedings before courts. The highly recognised Thierry Montéran and Marine Simonnot, who made partner in 2020, direct the practice.

EU, competition and distribution Tier 5

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