UGGC Avocats > Paris, France > Firm Profile
UGGC Avocats Offices

47, RUE DE MONCEAU
75008 PARIS
France
UGGC Avocats > The Legal 500 Rankings
France > Intellectual property: Copyright Tier 1
UGGC Avocats handles the full spectrum of copyright-related matters, advising on litigious and transactional issues for clients in the fashion and luxury, pharmaceutical, design, consumer goods, sport, music and publishing sectors. The team frequently supports companies with the registration, management and protection of their copyrights and domain names and is also active in drafting licence and assignment agreements, in addition to helping clients exploit their IP via advertising and sales advice. On the contentious front, the firm assists in anti-counterfeiting and anti-cybersquatting actions, as well as unfair competition proceedings in France and within the EU, while also offering out-of-court mediation services. The team is led by digital economy and IP agreements specialist Anne-Marie PecoraroPractice head(s):
Anne-Marie Pecoraro; Corinne Khayat; Elisabeth Logeais
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘UGGC has a very experienced IP team, with vast knowledge on local and international IP law.’
‘I work with the team around Anne-Marie Pecoraro and Rodolphe Boissau. I strongly recommend her. The practice is unique foremost by the agility of the practice: services adapted to clients, in-depth knowledge of clients’ sectors, responsiveness and high quality work even to tight deadlines. They strive to innovate through innovative fee proposal structures, including predictable budget brackets.’
‘Anne-Marie Pecoraro is unquestionably the “Grand Lawyer of the market” in this area. She has the qualities of a great lawyer (agile, intelligent, a formidable strategist, etc.) and is a woman of action, strong in her expertise and convictions. She is capable of facing giants and is by far the best in copyright.’
‘Rodolphe Boissau is excellent and of the highest level.’
‘Anne-Marie Pecoraro is an expert in her field. She knows how to handle both copyright and trademark matters, and she is always available to assist with good service orientation. Everyone in her team is fluent in English, which is very helpful when communicating and working together.’
‘With UGGC we always have a firm that is attentive and available. They have sharp knowledge in the fields in which we work, handling copyrights, licenses, and other matters we require.’
‘Always attentive, present during our various exchanges and negotiations with our customers. Easy exchange and accessible information sharing.’
‘Anne-Marie Pecoraro demonstrates acute knowledge and extensive experience in her field. Her availability, dynamism, the relevance of her advice and the fact she is always at the forefront of innovations and legal news make her a remarkable adviser.’
Key clients
Paris 2024
Elsevier – Springer/SCI-HUB – Libgen
Diageo Plc
Solinest
Frédéric Lyphoudt (Archikonsol Project)
Chloe Saada
SEIU
Huit-Douze SA
Gainerie 91
Incopro
Manfred Thierry Mugler
Work highlights
- Advised Elsevier – Springer/SCI-HUB – Libgen in connection with new litigation targeting around 100 domain names leading to sites infringing the copyright of the client’s publishers.
- Advised Frédéric Lyphoudt (Archikonsol Project), who has created a console that is part of a concept and an artistic direction, to protect his IP and copyright, and to take proper account of third party IP rights, notably copyrights at stake.
- Assisted Thierry Mugler, a famous fashion designer and creator of high-quality perfumes, in the protection of his intellectual property rights.
France > Media and entertainment: Music Tier 1
The music practice at UGGC Avocats is well-equipped to advise its clients, including Emmanuelle Haïm, on a broad range of matters across various genres of music. Its expertise varies, and includes assisting with cross-border negotiations involving music for such platforms as Netflix. In addition, it has a strong reputation for its provision of advice to artists on contracts regarding the protection of copyright for both live shows and recordings, and regarding the monetisation of their works. The team is also experienced in handling complex litigious matters. Anne-Marie Pecoraro, noted as an ‘absolute and unrivalled expert in music law’, is at the helm, ably supported by Rodolphe Boissau, who has significant experience in IP and entertainment law.
Practice head(s):
Anne-Marie Pecoraro
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Anne-Marie Pecoraro is an absolute and unrivalled expert in music law.’
‘Anne-Marie Pecoraro is incomparable in music law.’
‘Anne-Marie is capable of facing giants and she is by far the best in copyright.’
‘Very well-known and reputable practice in the area of music, especially Anne Marie Pecoraro.’
‘Anne Marie Pecoraro is fantastic, she is very knowledgeable and knows the industry very well.’
Key clients
Jean-Paul Gaultier
Paris 2024 Olympic Games
Rafe Production
Cité de la musique Philharmonie de Paris
Emmanuelle Haïm and Concert d’Astrée
CDC (Caisse des Dépôts et Consignation) spectacle AURA
Thierry Mugler
Mood Media
Nosonic
Makever (subsidiary of Mediawan)
Philippe Aglae
Kendell
Mako, LeSonDesVilles, NoSonic
ELYX – Fondation ELYX ; Twitter : @elyxyak – Yacine Ait Kaci
ECI/Eastwardent
Beyond Classics
Sybel
Work highlights
- Advising Kendell regarding music and synchro with regards to advertising, TV and publishing, as it is looking for new growth in the USA.
- Advised Audio Investissement in the context of various fundraisings conducted within the company and with a series of investors.
- Advising Emmanuelle Haïm in the context of a 20th anniversary charity concert, regarding the renewing and restructuring all Emmanuelle’s contracts.
France > Administrative and public law Tier 2
UGGC Avocats‘ public law practice benefits from a sizable and experienced team. The firm advises both leading private operators and public sector entities. It has a wide range of expertise, spanning public economic law, regulatory, litigation, public procurement and urban planning. Recently, the team has been busy challenging new French regulations in the areas of gaming and single-use plastics before courts. The team is also regularly involved in matters concerning the railway and transport sector. It is managing several construction issues linked to new metro lines in various French cities. The practice also advises on several public procurement contracts linked to the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, and is also knowledgeable in the field of ethics and compliance. Practice head Thierry Dal Farra, Philippe Hansen, Franck Lepron, Benjamin de Sevin and Edouard Caupert are the names to note.Practice head(s):
Thierry Dal Farra
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The UGGC team is extremely responsive. Available, efficient and professional, the team has real expertise and stands out in particular for the precision, rigor and clarity of its analyses. Its conclusions are very well written and perfectly argued.’
‘Benjamin de Sevin and Thierry dal Farra are both exceptional.’
‘Strong responsiveness and availability, cutting-edge legal expertise.’
‘Public law and public procurement: availability, very competitive hourly rates, responsive and pragmatic’.
‘This practice is unique due to its great competence, strong reactivity and availability.’
‘Edouard Caupert has strong and multi-sector skills, is very pleasant, great availability and responsiveness. Philippe Hansen is a recognized expert in his field, with very appreciable availability and responsiveness. Yves Mondellini has high competence, availability and responsiveness.’
‘Rigor, competence, clarity, extreme competence.’
Key clients
Paris 2024
Agence du Numérique en Santé (ANS)
Cité Sanitaire Nazairienne / BEH
France Connect
Sides
Association Française de Jeux en Ligne (AFJEL)
CDC (Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations)
Groupe SNCF
SPIE BATIGNOLLES GROUP
EGBA (the European Gambling and Betting Association)
Solinest / Nature Innovation
CCIR Corse (the Corsican Chamber of Commerce and Industry) and ATC (Agence de Tourisme de la Corse)
Fréquence Plus
Logivolt Territoires
Grand Port Maritime de Bordeaux
BPIfrance
Transdev
Systra Group
SEITA-IMPERIAL TOBACCO
Work highlights
- Assisting Solinest Nature Innovation, in connection with contesting the measures taken to transcribe the 2019 Single-Use Plastics Directive.
- Advising the CCIR Corse (the Corsican Chamber of Commerce and Industry) and ATC (the Corsican Tourism Agency) in connection with the implementation of a new support airlines scheme for the opening of routes.
- Advising Fréquence Plus in a dispute with ARCOM (the regulatory authority for the audiovisual sector in France), concerning a refusal to authorize a strategic frequency for the client’s development.
France > Intellectual property: Trade marks and designs Tier 2
UGGC Avocats‘s trade mark offering encompasses a broad spectrum of commercial and contentious work, including the registration and protection of trade marks within France and the EU, searches and analysis and due diligence when handling the IP aspects of corporate transactions. On the contentious front, the firm is active in initiating anti-counterfeiting measures, and handling infringement, cybersquatting and unfair competition cases. The team, led by litigators Anne-Marie PecoraroPractice head(s):
Anne-Marie Pecoraro; Elisabeth Logeais; Corinne Khayat
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘This year UGGC has registered trade marks for NFT projects which have gone very well, and worked on smart contracts for this purpose. I regularly strongly recommend to the companies for which and with whom I work, this exceptional team which combines expertise in the client sectors/businesses and methodological qualities.’
‘Anne-Marie Pecoraro is unquestionably “Grand Lawyer of the market” in this matter. She has the qualities of a great lawyer (agile intelligence, formidable strategist, etc.) and is a woman of action, strong in her expertise and convictions.’
‘Rodolphe Boissau is excellent, and of the highest level: personal qualities, technical qualities. They are remarkable lawyers whom I recommend. I appreciate a rare level of expertise, knowing perfectly the roots of the law and practices applicable to the sector, and new trends.’
‘I entrusted Anne-Marie Pecoraro with an advisory mission on a business provider contract. When I was about to accept the contract and just wanted to check in principle, Anne Marie raised key points in my negotiation with my client that led me to completely review my position. Although being, I think, a small file for the firm, Anne Marie showed great availability.’
‘Very professional.’
‘Very hands-on and experienced.’
‘UGGC Avocats has successfully represented my company’s intellectual property needs for almost a decade. Their personalised attention to detail is what makes them excellent, particularly for smaller, specialised clients such as myself.’
‘Anne-Marie Pecoraro goes above and beyond the call of duty for any given mission. Case in point, she helped me come up with names after a trade mark name check yielded less than positive results. It’s that kind of service that makes them great.’
Key clients
Paris 2024
MHD Moët Hennessy Diageo
Orveda
Crédit Agricole Immobilier
Colas
Divine Paris
Mood Media
Rafe Production
Solinest
Arthurimmo.com
Enalean SAS
Musée d’Art et d’Histoire du Judaïsme
Thierry Mugler
Licensing international
Moundir Zoughari
SIX SCENTS/QUARTANA Perfums
Archikonsol
Luxuvince ECI
Work highlights
- Assisted Orveda with the negotiation of a licensing agreement with the international group Coty.
- Assisted Musée d’Art et d’Histoire du Judaïsme with trade mark protection matters under heritage trade mark law.
- Defended the brands of the MOOD MEDIA group in various jurisdictions, dealing with cross applications for nullity and revocation.
France > Media and entertainment: Advertising Tier 2
The team at UGGC Avocats excels in handling matters including advising on advertising campaigns, press releases, co-production of TV commercials, and compliance. It is also experienced in contentious cases, and acts for clients in matters ranging from online piracy of advertising models, to counterfeiting. Anne-Marie Pecoraro, Corinna Khayat and Jean-François Canat lead the team. Senior counsel Rodolphe Boissau is noted for his ‘technical qualities of the highest level'.
Practice head(s):
Anne-Marie Pecoraro; Corinne Khayat; Jean-François Canat
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Responsiveness and pragmatism are the prominent characteristics of this team.’
‘A well-experienced team.’
‘This is an exceptional team, which combines expertise across various industry sectors with understanding of the issues. Responsiveness, tenacity, strategy, excellent coordination of their international network make the team unique. They also offer an agile, high-quality service and are able to meet tight deadlines.’
‘Anne Marie Pecoraro and Rodolphe Boissau offer a global strategic vision anchored in high-level IP law; they have expertise in the most complex of issues – they are fast, determined and insight a great team spirit.’
‘Anne Marie Pecoraro is unquestionably a notable lawyer in this market. She is agile, a formidable strategist, and highly intelligent. Anne is a woman of action; strong in her expertise and in her convictions. She knows how to pursue her clients’ objectives with extraordinary assiduity and combines an iron fist with great negotiation and diplomatic skills. She is capable of facing giants.’
‘Rodolphe Boissau is excellent and has personal and technical qualities of the highest level – he has a rare level of expertise, knowing perfectly the roots of the law and practices applicable to the sector, as well as new trends.’
Key clients
Crédit Agricole Immobilier
Thierry Mugler
Diageo
Dedigroup
Zahia Dehar
Selfmedia
Kendell
Elyx https://elyx.net/
ECI
Mood Media Corporation
Tornika / affimobiz
Nature innovation
Work highlights
- Assisting in the protection of Thierry Mugler’s photographic creations, in particular with the use of his photographs and films used in advertising campaigns.
- Advising Crédit Agricole Immobilier in connection with needs arising from their advertising activities.
- Assisting Dedigroup, an advertisement provider based in Hong Kong, on their use of technological tools to amplify the impact of digital advertising campaigns.
France > Media and entertainment: Art Tier 2
UGGC Avocats has a noteworthy ability to handle a broad range of complex and often cross-jurisdictional matters concerning art law; it regularly deals with cases ranging from title disputes to the protection of trademarks. It is equipped to deal with both advisory and contentious matters; significantly, the team has recently been appointed by the renowned Musée du Louvre to represent and defend its interest in a major criminal investigation involving the international trafficking of stolen artefacts. Jean-François Canat, noted for his ‘deserved reputation in the art world’, heads the team.Practice head(s):
Jean-François Canat
Other key lawyers:
Philippe Hansen; Laure Assumpçao
Testimonials
‘Jean’s competence in the range of multidisciplinary issues involved in my art transaction case made him a pleasure to work with – his knowledge is unique and he has an excellent and deserved reputation in the art world.’
‘The team is among the best, both for professional competence and personal skills in examining topics.’
‘Laure Assumpçao has shown great responsiveness and efficiency as well as great maturity in handling our particularly difficult file, in view of the stakes. Given the tight deadlines and the urgency required, she has also shown great resilience. I have been impressed by this young lawyer and the finesse of her involvement in our case.’
Key clients
L’Etablissement Public du Musée du Louvre
GIACOMETTI, Berthoud Consorts
Musée d’Art et d’Histoire du Judaïsme
Elyx Productions
Meriem Bouderbala
Luc Bellier
Rijksmuseum
Collège de France
Bertrand Cure
Work highlights
- Representing and defending the Musée du Louvre’s interest in the context of a major criminal investigation in a case involving the international traffic of looted art, in which it is, for now, indirectly involved.
- Assisting The Musée d’Art et d’Histoire du Judaïsme, a beautiful historical museum, in connection with protection and defence of its trademarks.
- Assisting the Consorts Berthoud, who hold Diego Giacometti’s copyrights since his death, successfully suing the famous Parisien Botella art gallery which was selling sculptures of Diego Giacometti that appeared to be counterfeited.
France > Media and entertainment: Cinema Tier 2
UGGC Avocats‘ team handles matters involving the obtaining and retention of intellectual property rights for clients involved in film and cinema, including the overseas purchase of such rights. Anne-Marie PecoraroPractice head(s):
Anne-Marie Pecoraro
Other key lawyers:
Rodolphe Boissau; Charles Emmanuel Prieur
Testimonials
‘Dynamism and strength are key features of the team, which is at the forefront of innovative technology developments in the sector.’
‘UGGC is experienced in handling production contracts.’
‘Anne-Marie Pecoraro’s arrival means UGGC has become the essential reference in film law for the French market. This is an exceptional team, which combines experience in the sector with unique legal expertise and good method. Strengths include their listening to and understanding of the issues, as well as their responsiveness, tenacity, strategy, excellent coordination of international work and high level of service.’
‘Anne-Marie Pecoraro and Rodolphe Boissau offer a global strategic vision anchored in high-level IP knowledge. They handle the most complex issues with a great team spirit. The firm has become dominant in film law, especially with Charles Emmanuel Prieur’s involvement.’
‘Anne Marie Pecoraro is unquestionably a key lawyer in this market. She is agile, intelligent, formidable and strategic, strong in her expertise and her convictions. She knows how to pursue her client’s objective with extraordinary assiduity and combines an iron fist with great negotiation and diplomatic skills. She is capable of facing giants and she is by far the best in copyright.’
‘Rodolphe Boissau is excellent and has the highest level of both personal and technical qualities.’
‘ A team of remarkable lawyers, whom I recommend due to their rare level of expertise, knowledge of the roots of the law and its applicability.’
Key clients
BPIFrance
Thraces Productions and Eliana Bantche (a Franco-Bulgarian production unit)
ECI Entertainment for China/Eastwardent and China Europe Film Fund
Jean-Paul Gaultier
Before June – Maylin Pultar
Empreinte digitale
Mako, LeSonDesVilles, NoSonic
Tornika / Cliq Digital (streaming)
360 Paris Music Factory
Katch Music
Selfmedia
Work highlights
- Assisted the company Thraces Producitons and Eliana Bantchev’s on their feature-length documentary adaptation, exploring the life and work of a Bulgarian heroine.
- Advised Bpifrance, a shareholder of Federation Entertainment since 2018, on the reorganisation of the production company’s capital.
- Advising Vince Fischer’s projects, ECI.NET, as entertainment agents, managers and consultants in China for European entertainment producers, talent, artists, speakers and hosts.
France > Private equity: venture/growth capital Tier 2
The private equity team at UGGC Avocats has a strong track record of advising leading investment funds and successful companies across all venture and growth capital operations. Practice head Charles-Emmanuel Prieur advises industrial and commercial operators on takeover transactions and asset purchase operations, and has a key focus on the new technologies, life sciences and financial services sectors. Prieur is supported by real estate experts David Gordon-Krief and Julien Mayeras, as well as M&A specialists Ali Bougrine and Yves Mondellini.Practice head(s):
Charles-Emmanuel Prieur
Other key lawyers:
David Gordon-Krief ; Ali Bougrine; Yves Mondellini; Julien Mayeras
Testimonials
‘The team was very responsive, whether by email or by telephone, from the estimate to the project follow-up, which is appreciable when the timings are tight. In addition, the work provided was of high quality, with memos explaining the different situations encountered.’
‘The people were very available, quick-witted, with a great capacity for legal education, which is very important for the understanding of non-lawyers.’
Key clients
RedTree Capital
Bpifrance
Alliance Entreprendre
Mirova
Therinvest
D-AIM
Isatis Capital
Paylead
Advent France Biotechnology
Mutuelle d’Assurance des Professionnels de la Santé (MACSF)
Innovacom
Audio Investissement
Evariste
Valuestate Hotels
ART-Fi
Amundi Private Equity Fund
Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations (CDC)
EDF Pulse Croissance
LBO France
Finfrog
Mooncard
Empreinte Digitale
IMSS/DocCity
Work highlights
- Assisted BpiFrance in the IPO of Forsee Power on the regulated market of Euronext Paris.
- Advised Bpifrance Investissements and the sustainable investment management company Mirova, an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers, on their support for Agronutris.
- Assisted RedTree Capital, a real estate investment fund, in a co-investment and financing with Eternam, for the acquisition and restructuring of a 3,000 square meter office building located in the centre of Paris, avenue Hoche.
France > Compliance Tier 3
UGGC Avocats' public law department is also well known among leading private and public-sector operators for its strong know-how in the field of French anti-corruption (Sapin II) compliance. The team also advises clients on other compliance issues linked to public procurement contracts. Practice head Thierry Dal Farra and Franck Lepron are the key names in the practice. The firm also has complementary data, competition and employment law compliance capabilities.Practice head(s):
Thierry Dal Farra
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Competent, efficient and responsive.’
Key clients
RelevanC (a subsidiary of Casino Group)
MHD France
Paylead
Bodyhit
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
SODEXO Pass France
Work highlights
- Advising Service Employees International Union (SEIU) on new EU legislative bill projects.
France > Employment Tier 3
UGGC Avocats fields a highly experienced team, which advises a notable client base including top French luxury goods companies, banks and luxury hotel brands. The team has a broad range of expertise, spanning collective negotiations, litigation, and the management of sensitive individual files including moral and sexual harassment cases. The practice also advises on governance issues and M&A transactions, and has recently worked on several downsizing projects. The trio of Sophie Uettwiller, Jennifer Carrel and Karine Audouze lead the practice.Practice head(s):
Sophie Uettwiller; Jennifer Carrel; Karine Audouze
Testimonials
‘Karine Audouze is an experienced employment lawyer with a practical outlook and experience with international clients.’
‘The team’s availability and professionalism is outstanding.’
‘Very good team with a partner always present’.
‘Availability, competence, good exchanges, feedback’.
Key clients
Kering Group
Paris 2024
Crédit Lyonnais (LCL)
Crédit Agricole Group
LIDL
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
Alstom
Primaprix (LIDL Group)
Hotel Ritz-Paris
Softbank Group
Innothera
MullenLowe Group
InterContinental Paris Le Grand
L’Hôtel du Collectionneur
Universcience
American Airlines
Sportfive (formerly Lagardère Sports and Entertainment)
Intrado (formerly West)
British Council
ASAHI
Gifas
SARL Noé
Cendres et métaux
Ducker
Seris/Separgefi
McAfee / TRELLIX
Crazy Horse Paris
Monext
Work highlights
- Advising Le Crédit Lyonnais, a subsidiary of the Crédit Agricole Group, in connection with various collective litigation initiated by its CSEs and trade unions.
- Advised Alstom Transport in connection with its plan to close the Alstom Aptis site, a manufacturer of electric buses.
- Advising Primaprix on its entry into the French market.
France > Media and entertainment: Television/radio Tier 3
UGGC Avocats‘ team is experienced in advising on the preparation and negotiation of contracts in relation to various areas, including reality television series, video productions, as well as cartoons and animations, particularly those involving the adaptation of content. It assists in the navigation of related regulations and laws for national and international broadcasters, transposing their content to a French and European law context. The ‘intelligent’ Anne-Marie PecoraroPractice head(s):
Anne-Marie Pecoraro
Testimonials
‘I regularly strongly recommend the team to companies I work with because it is exceptional in combining expertise and legal method.’
‘Their practice is unique in the adaptable service it offers to clients, in-depth knowledge of the sector, its responsiveness, and high-quality of productions even within tight deadlines.’
‘Fast, determined and with a great team spirit in their firm which makes them a complete support system to their clients.’
‘Anne-Marie Pecoraro knows perfectly the ecosystem of TV.’
‘A very well-known firm for media and entertainment, especially Anne-Marie Pecoraro’
‘Anne-Marie Pecoraro is very good and comes highly recommended – not only intelligent, but also a lovely person to deal with.’
Key clients
Federation Entertainment
Self Media
Sybel
Rafe Productions
WHAC Média
Bpi France
Alliance Entreprendre
Makever (subsidiary of Mediawan)
Fashion network and Luxuvince Entertainment for China/Eastwardent and China Europe Film Fund
Moundir ZOUGHARI
Empreinte digitale
Kendell
Htd how to dance prod
ECI Entertainment for China/Eastwardent and China Europe Film Fund
Luxuvince
Elyx Productions
Work highlights
- Assisting various TV and reality show stars in the preparation and negotiation of their contracts and in matters involving the protection of their image and legal interests.
- Advising Rafe Productions on the preparation and negotiation of agreements for video productions, and on the protection of its project for diversity, and on the context of its audiovisual adaptations and developments.
- Advised production company Bpifrance on the reorganisation of its capital.
France > Dispute resolution: Commercial litigation Tier 4
Practice head(s):
David Gordon-Krief
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Competence, ability to negotiate, collaboration with external firms, speed and transparency.’
‘Anne Marie Pecoraro, Rodolphe Boisseau, Clemence Lemetais are characterized by their flexibility, competence and transparency.’
‘Long-term customer loyalty and respect,’
‘The UGGC Avocats team is incredibly united and focused on solving the problems for its clients. Agile and efficient approach from a competent and pragmatic team.’
Key clients
RedTree Capital
Colas Group
Alliance Entreprendre
France > EU, competition and distribution Tier 4
Corinne Khayat at UGGC Avocats recently served as co-counsel to Veolia, along with other firms, on its notification to the Moroccan Competition Council regarding its high-profile acquisition of Suez, showcasing the firm’s expertise in Moroccan competition law. Khayat and Michel Ponsard oversee much of the firm’s work, with Khayat taking on appeals against sanctions by the FCA, and Ponsard covering merger control, litigation and distribution, including handling FCA clearance. Malka Marcinkowski focuses on the healthcare sector, working on antitrust investigations, competition issues in marketing and distribution, while Benjamin De Sevin has experience in contesting measures to transpose the 2019 Single-Use Plastics Directive.Practice head(s):
Michel Ponsard; Corinne Khayat; Malka Marcinkowski
Other key lawyers:
Benjamin de Sevin
Testimonials
‘Experienced, knowledgeable, accessible, good to work with.’
‘Michel Ponsard: outstanding experience, broad knowledge, extremely reactive.’
‘Malka Marcinkowski: diligent, great analytical skills.’
‘Technical skills, customer knowledge.’
‘The team is very united and extremely prepared. They also have very pleasant personal characteristics that make working together enjoyable.’
‘I have worked with Michel Ponsard and Malka Marcinkoski and have found them both to be excellent lawyers.’
‘Exceptional knowledge of competition law, and regulatory and control bodies related to French competition law (DGCCRF, Competition Authority) and Europe. Multidisciplinary skills around competition practice (trade mark law, business law) to deal with all facets of the file. Ability to package by being focused on the result.’
‘Proactive and very available team. Was able to propose constructive solutions.’
Key clients
SEIU
Veolia
SODEXO Pass France
RelevanC (casino subsidiary)
Solinest / Nature Innovation
Fedep’s
Savencia Group (formerly Bongrain)
Buesa
CA Animation
Kindred Group/Unibet
Seita-Imperial Tobacco
Mercedes-Benz
SODEXO France
Solinest / Nature Innovation
Unikalo
Work highlights
- Investigated the practices implemented by McDonald’s within its franchise network in France, on behalf of SEIU.
- Co-assisted Veolia Environnement S.A. in the merger control notification of its acquisition of exclusive control of certain assets and activities of Suez S.A. in Morocco to the Moroccan Competition Council, a transaction that has since been authorised.
- Representing Sodexo Pass France in competition law matters.
France > Industry focus: Healthcare and life sciences Tier 4
UGGC Avocats advises private and public companies and health facilities on the production and distribution of their products, as well as liability disputes. Practice head Sylvie Welsch specialises in medical liability law, and is supported by competition and regulatory expert Malka Marcinkowski.Practice head(s):
Sylvie Welsch
Other key lawyers:
Malka Marcinkowski; Judith Le Floch; Laure Orange
Key clients
AdBio partners
Therinvest
Bpifrance
Advent France Biotechnology and Mutuelle d’Assurance des Professionnels de la Santé (MACSF)
Innothera Group
Guillemain SAS
Olmix group
Work highlights
- Advised AdBio Partners, formerly Advent France Biotechnology on the acquisition of the French biotech company SynHelix, a company specialised in DNA synthesis technology, by the Belgian group Univercells, which specialises in the manufacture and marketing of equipment for the production of vaccines and biotreatments.
- Assisted Therinvest in the convertible bond investment of Biogen, a neuroscience pioneer, in Therapanacea, which specialises in information technology to boost innovation in healthcare.
- Assisted Advent France Biotechnology (AFB), a venture capital firm specialising in life sciences seed capital, in the creation of Thabor Therapeutics, a start-up aimed at developing an innovative therapeutic approach for patients suffering from chronic inflammatory diseases.
France > Insolvency Tier 4
UGGC Avocats is particularly active on the debtor side but also acts for commercial partners and creditors. The team handles a good amount of work, spanning various industry sectors including engineering, manufacturing, retail and aviation. The group predominantly handles small to mid-sized cases. Thierry Montéran and Marine Simonnot are the practice heads.Practice head(s):
Thierry Montéran; Marine Simonnot
Testimonials
‘Very responsive and involved firm. The team seeks and proposes solutions to our problems; it defends the company as if it were its own. Dynamic and convincing in negotiations.’
‘Expert and responsive.’
‘Very good lawyers who explain the French position very well to English clients. Marine Simonnot is outstanding.’
Key clients
Fides
KW-Kranwerke GmbH
General Electric Wind France
Foxlease
GetJet Airlines UAB
Petro-Chem
Fédération Nationale du Bois
Promotrans – IXIO
Baronnie-Langet in his capacity of representative of AOM Air Liberté
Dietal
Paralloy Ltd
ELCO
Fondation INFA
INVESCO
Aequs Aerospace
Standard Investment
French Ministry of Culture and CommunicatioFrench Ministry of Culture and Communication
Cooperl Arc Atlantique
Hervé Vighier
Work highlights
- Acting on behalf of FIDES which has been appointed judicial liquidator of bankrupt former bank Crédit Martiniquais.
- Advising KW-Kranwerke GmbH, a German company specialising in the engineering and manufacturing of waste cranes, in the context of the insolvency proceedings of one of its clients, the French company CNIM Energie et Environnement.
- Advising General Electric Wind France (a subsidiary of General Electric Energy) in connection with a claim against Vergnet.
France > Mergers and acquisitions Tier 5
Practice head(s):
Jean-Jacques Uettwiller; Ali Bougrine
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘A proven track record. A long practice of this type of operations. A seasoned team. An excellent knowledge of our processes and our investment philosophy.’
‘Real negotiation skills. A pragmatic approach to negotiations. An ability to innovate in order to respond to complex situations.’
Key clients
Redtree Capital
Systra SA
D-AIM
Bpifrance
Adbio Partners, formerly Advent France Biotechnology
Federation Entertainment
Aximum (Colas Group)
Primo 1D
Innothera Group
Isatis Capital -Entrepreneur Invest
Guillemain SAS
Bontexgeo
Work highlights
- Assisted D-AIM in its merger with Splio.
- Advised Bpifrance, a shareholder of Federation Entertainment since 2018, on the occasion of the reorganisation of the production company’s capital.
- Advised AdBio Partners, formerly Advent France Biotechnology, on the acquisition of the French biotech company SynHelix, a company specialized in DNA synthesis technology, by the Belgian group Univercells.
France > Real estate Tier 5
UGGC Avocats > Firm Profile
Founded in 1993, UGGC Avocats is one of the leading independent business law firms in France. UGGC Avocats assists private and public operators. The firm has extensive expertise in legal and tax matters; through its teams and its “family office”, it offers a very large capacity of intervention in France and internationally (Europe, Africa, Asia and South America). UGGC Avocats is positioned as a “client firm” and its approach is based on its ability to mobilize multidisciplinary teams adapted to its clients’ needs. UGGC Avocats is composed of more than 170 lawyers, including 33 partners.
About UGGC Avocats : https://www.uggc.com/en/
Our expertise:
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Public law
- Employment law
- Tax law
- Private equity
- Commercial contracts
- Private clients
- Real estate
- Banking and finance
- Antitrust
- Art market
- Restructuring
- Customs and logistics
- Distribution
- International investments
- Public criminal and disciplinary law
- Litigation and arbitration
- Health
- IP-IT
- Personal data
- Media, communication and entertainment law
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Mergers & Acquisition | Jean-Jacques Uettwiller | ||
Mergers & Acquisition | Charles-Emmanuel Prieur | ||
Mergers & Acquisition | Jean-François Canat | ||
Mergers & Acquisition | Michel Turon | ||
Mergers & Acquisition | Edouard Héliot | ||
Mergers & Acquisition | Jean-Philippe Crot | ||
Mergers & Acquisition | Ali Bougrine | ||
Mergers & Acquisition | David Gordon-Krief | ||
Mergers & Acquisition | Julien Mayeras | ||
Mergers & Acquisition | Yves Mondellini | ||
Private Equity/LBO | Michel Turon | ||
Private Equity/LBO | Julien Mayeras | ||
Private Equity/LBO | Ali Bougrine | ||
Private Equity/LBO | Yves Mondellini | ||
Banking & Finance | Edouard Héliot | ||
Real Estate | David Gordon-Krief | ||
Real Estate | Sophie Erignac-Godefroy | ||
Real Estate | Julien Mayeras | ||
Real Estate | Philippe Hansen | ||
Projects | Jean-Jacques Uettwiller | ||
Projects | Edouard Héliot | ||
Tax law | Michel Turon | ||
Tax law | Line-Alexa Glotin | ||
Tax law | Laetitia Squercioni | ||
Employment law | Sophie Uettwiller | ||
Employment law | Jennifer Carrel | ||
Employment law | Karine Audouze | ||
Antitrust | Corinne Khayat | ||
Antitrust | Michel Ponsard | ||
Antitrust | Malka Marcinkowski | ||
IP-IT | Elisabeth Logeais | ||
IP-IT | Corinne Khayat | ||
IP-IT | Anne-Marie Pecoraro | ||
Media, communication and entertainment law | Anne-Marie Pecoraro | ||
Health | Sylvie Welsch | ||
Litigation & Arbitration | Sylvie Welsch | ||
Litigation & Arbitration | David Gordon-Krief | ||
Litigation & Arbitration | Jean-François Canat | ||
Litigation & Arbitration | Jean-Jacques Uettwiller | ||
Litigation & Arbitration | Sophie Erignac-Godefroy | ||
Litigation & Arbitration | Julien Mayeras | ||
Private Clients | Jean-Jacques Uettwiller | ||
Private Clients | Michel Turon | ||
Private Clients | Line-Alexa Glotin | ||
Restructuring | Thierry Montéran | ||
Restructuring | Marine Simonnot | ||
Public law | Thierry Dal Farra | ||
Public law | Franck Lepron | ||
Public law | Philippe Hansen | ||
Public law | Edouard Caupert | ||
Public law | Benjamin de Sevin |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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![]() | Adv Laure Assumpçao | Position Laure Assumpçao is a registered attorney in Paris and New York. She joined… | View Profile |
![]() | Mrs Karine Audouze | Karine Audouze joined UGGC from Ogletree in 2019. She has practiced French… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Rodolphe Boissau | Rodolphe has over 15 years of experience in IP and TMT. His… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Ali Bougrine | Ali Bougrine is a multidisciplinary lawyer working on local and cross-border transactions… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Jean-François Canat | Jean-François Canat has been a lawyer for the best part of his… | View Profile |
![]() | Mrs Jennifer Carrel | Jennifer Carrel joined the employment law team at UGGC Law Firm in… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Jean-Philippe Crot | A lawyer since 1994, Jean-Philippe Crot became a partner at UGGC Avocats… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Thierry Dal Farra | After working as a senior official (at the Legal Affairs Department at… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr David Gordon-Krief | David Gordon-Krief, partner at UGGC Law Firm since 2017 is highly renowned… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Philippe Hansen | Partner at UGGC Law Firm since 2011, Philippe Hansen has expanded his… | View Profile |
![]() | Mrs Corinne Khayat | Corinne Khayat has been a partner of UGGC Avocats since 2000, where… | View Profile |
![]() | Mrs Clémence Lemétais d'Ormesson | With 15 years of experience, Clémence Lemétais d’Ormesson is involved in many… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Franck Lepron | Franck Lepron joined UGGC in 2003 after spending three years in the… | View Profile |
![]() | Mrs Elisabeth Logeais | Elisabeth Logeais co-founded the IP-IT practice at UGGC since the establishment of… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Julien Mayeras | Julien Mayeras, partner, joined UGGC Avocats in 2017 with his team. He… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Yves Mondellini | Yves Mondellini joined the Corporate Law / Mergers & Acquisitions department of… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Thierry Montéran | Thierry Montéran’s core business is the right of struggling companies in which… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Olivier Moriceau | Olivier Moriceau joined UGGC Avocats in July 2021, as the partner in… | View Profile |
![]() | Mrs Anne-Marie Pecoraro | With 30 years of experience serving clients of all sizes and types… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Michel Ponsard | Michel Ponsard is one of the partners in charge of the UGGC… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Charles-Emmanuel Prieur | Charles-Emmanuel has spent his entire professional career at UGGC Avocats. He joined… | View Profile |
![]() | Mrs Marine Simonnot | Member of the UGGC Avocats’ Restructuring team for more than 15 years,… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Michel Turon | With over 30 years of experience, Michel Turon is the head of… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Jean-Jacques Uettwiller | Following a career in the private sector and in law firms, Jean-Jacques… | View Profile |
![]() | Mrs Sylvie Welsch | Partner at UGGC Law Firm, Sylvie Welsch co-heads the litigation departement. She… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Benjamin de Sevin | There are three main aspects to Benjamin De Sevin’s practice. First of… | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Lawyers : 170 Partners : 33Languages
French English (fluent) Arabic Chinese Italian Spanish Russian- Intellectual property: Copyright
- Media and entertainment: Music
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Administrative and public law
- Intellectual property: Trade marks and designs
- Media and entertainment: Advertising
- Media and entertainment: Art
- Media and entertainment: Cinema
- Private equity: venture/growth capital