UGGC Avocats
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UGGC Avocats‘ practice pairs legal and industry art knowledge with transactional expertise and litigation experience. Advice is offered on the acquisition, financing, insuring, and managing of artworks and cultural asset, both domestically and cross-border, as well as on disputes and criminal matters. Co-head Jean-François Canat is lauded for his wealth of experience in litigation matters, while co-head Philippe Hansen is a key contact for public institutions and museums. Line-Alexa Glotin also leads the practice with the aforementioned lawyers, and assists firms in commercial structuring. Corinne Khayat advise clients on a variety of IP topics. Key contact Laure Assumpçao is dual qualified in Paris and New York. Anne-Marie Pecoraro left the firm in February 2026.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
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- 'In-depth expertise, ability to cover all areas of law relevant to the art world, outstanding references.’
- ‘Laure Assumpçao is very personable, responsive and gets to the bottom of complex legal issues ’
- ‘They have extensive knowledge and make you feel that you are in good hands and perfectly supported.’
- ‘Incredibly friendly and understanding.'
- ‘Helpful, available and comprehensive staff of lawyers.'
- ‘Genuine expertise in European and international law’
Key clients
- Virgil Abloh Foundation
- Christie’s
- Hôtel des Ventes Rouillac
- Galerie Christophe Guye
- Diane Rameau
- Diana de Gunzburg and Tony Wild
- Public body responsible for the conservation and restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris
- Man Ray Trust
- Joan Mitchell Foundation
- Giacometti, Berthoud Consorts
- Thomas Weiss
- Joan Mitchell Catalogue Raisonné LLC
Work highlights
Advised the public institution responsible for the conservation and restoration of Notre-Dame Cathedral (RNDP) on one of the most significant heritage projects of our time.
Represented Jean-Claude and Philippe Legros, private individuals who made a fortuitous archaeological find, in two related disputes against the local city council of Compiègne and against their siblings in an estate dispute related to the title to ancient sculptures.
Representing Mr de Vibraye, owner of the Château de Cheverny, in a legal dispute brought by the French State, which seeks the restitution of a historical manuscript authored in 1681 by André Félibien at the behest of Jean-Baptiste Colbert.
Lawyers
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Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Philippe Hansen; Line-Alexa Glotin; Laure Assumpçao
Other key lawyers
Laure Assumpçao; Corinne Khayat