UGGC Avocats
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UGGC Avocats is renowned for its expertise across the full spectrum of economic public law mandates, regularly advising high-profile public and private clients on issues involving public procurement and government contracts, public-private parntership, construction, compliance, regulatory and urban planning. The group has unique capabilities in admnistrative litigation before all national courts, as well as European ones, and also has a considerable alternative dispute resolution offering. The practice is overseen by Thierry Dal Farra, a seasoned litigator with expertise in public contracts, as well as Franck Lepron who is known in the market for his knowledge of concession contracts and public-private partnerships. Edouard Caupert and Benjamin De Sevin are both key contacts for public procurement and contract law, whilst Philippe Hansen is an urban planning specialist.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘UGGC’s public law team offers clear, practical guidance on complex regulatory and administrative matters. The team excels at managing high workloads and responding promptly to urgent issues, providing actionable advice that helps clients navigate France’s intricate public law landscape with confidence.’
- ‘Franck Lepron is an outstanding public law counsel who combines deep technical knowledge with a pragmatic, solution-focused approach.'
- ‘The public law team at UGGC is known for its excellence and work ethic.’
- ‘Franck Lepron is an excellent and very rigorous lawyer. He also possesses human qualities that are appreciated by his clients and his team.’
- ‘We appreciate their speed and responsiveness in replying and taking our comments into account; the privileged and personal contact we felt, regardless of the scope of the request; their proactive approach to collaborative work between them and us, and therefore their attention to the efficient use of their time.’
- ‘One of the best teams.’
Key clients
- Paris 2024
- Airbus DS SLC and Capgemini Technology Services
- EDF Group
- Colas Group
- Systra Group
- Amazon
- Vinci
- Saint-Gobain
- Grand Palais Réunion des musées nationaux
- Air Liquide Santé France
- Conair Group Inc. (Conair)
- SNCF Group
Work highlights
Advising and representing the Grand Port Maritime de Bordeaux in relation to disputes concerning the management of its public real estate assets.
Representing the Union of Independent Petroleum Importers (UIP) before the French Constitutional Council.
Advising Toulouse-Blagnac Airport in connection with a public tender for the installation of photovoltaic panels on the roofs of the airport's parking structures.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Thierry Dal Farra; Franck Lepron
Other key lawyers
Edouard Caupert; Benjamin De Sevin; Philippe Hansen