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UGGC Avocats

UGGC Avocats

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France

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Employment

UGGC Avocats adopts a cross-functional approach, offering strong expertise at the intersection of business law and employment-related matters. Sophie Uettwiller heads the employment law department and is recommended for advice on collective negotiations. Jennifer Carrel is also a key practitioner, regularly advising on the employment aspects of corporate restructurings and business transfers, work that typically spans upstream audits through to the implementation of job-saving plans.
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Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge

Testimonials

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  • ‘The UGGC employment law team stands out for its technical expertise. The team is responsive and capable of handling complex cases by providing pragmatic solutions. It distinguishes itself from other market players through a strategic and innovative vision, utilising digital tools and demonstrating a strong commitment to diversity and social governance issues.’
  • ‘Jennifer Carrel stands out for her strategic vision and her ability to anticipate changes in employment law. She is a trusted partner for supporting companies through complex restructurings and sensitive collective bargaining negotiations.'
  • ‘The team at UGGC are one of the best I work with. They provide clear, understandable advice, which is backed up with the relevant labour law details, so we have the full picture. They are able to explain options and outcomes clearly so we can make the right decisions, in what is a very difficult environment.’
  • ‘I have worked with Jennifer Carrel for many years, and I trust her completely. She provides clear guidance and support at all times.’
  • ‘They devote key members to clients and manage their client needs through understanding of their risk profile and regular changes in business strategies. ’

Key clients

  • Paris 2024
  • American Airlines
  • Crédit Agricole Centre-Est (CACE)
  • Colas Group
  • Alstom Transport
  • InterContinental Paris Le Grand
  • Hotel Ritz-Paris, Ritz Group
  • L'Hôtel du Collectionneur
  • IKKS
  • Believe
  • Sportfive (formerly Lagardère Sports and Entertainment)
  • Universcience

Work highlights

Advising Believe, a global digital music company specialising in artist and label services, on a high-profile collective employment dispute and multiple reorganisation projects. The firm is handling a contentious matter involving a serious risk scenario, with potential implications for the company’s legal liability and public image.
Advised Paris 2024, the Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, on the  post-Games transition phase, as Paris 2024 began winding down its activities.
Advised Kiko Milano on a restructuring of working time arrangements, both at its headquarters and across its extensive retail network. This strategic overhaul involved a complete revision of working time frameworks to adapt to the evolving operational needs of the brand.
Practice head

Sophie Uettwiller

Other key lawyers

Jennifer Carrel; Marine Lamotte

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