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UGGC Avocats

UGGC Avocats

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France

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Private equity: venture/growth capital

UGGC Avocats advises leading French and international investment funds, public investment institutions and high-growth companies on a broad range of venture and growth capital transactions. The team is particularly recognised for its expertise in the health and biotech, digital and software, fintech, automotive and energy sectors. The practice is co-led by Charles-Emmanuel Prieur and Yves Mondellini. Prieur is a key figure for venture capital, fund structuring and LBO matters, while Mondellini is noted for his strength in venture capital transactions, complex corporate matters and restructuring work.
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Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge

Testimonials

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  • ‘UGGC's PE team is truly remarkable. It stands out for its very high level of legal expertise, systematic responsiveness, and excellent knowledge of the sector and market practices. This has made it a key partner for many years.’
  • ‘The PE team is led by Charles-Emmanuel Prieur, who is a wise advisor, always very useful in complex negotiations. He is very technically sound and often initiates innovations that help to finalise transactions.’
  • ‘Responsive and professional team, clear and pragmatic approach. Smooth collaboration.’
  • ‘UGGC Avocats' Private Equity team stands out for its technical expertise, responsiveness, and highly pragmatic approach to transactions. It fully understands the strategic challenges and positions itself as a true partner, going beyond the traditional role of legal counsel.'
  • ‘Within the team, Charles-Emmanuel Prieur stands out for his exceptional technical expertise, his ability to anticipate challenges, and his strategic acumen in managing operations.'

Key clients

  • Bpifrance
  • BNP Paribas Développement
  • Thom Group
  • AXIO Capital
  • Alice et Bob
  • Gekko (a subsidiary of Accor group)
  • Isatis Capital
  • Eternam
  • AdBio Partners
  • Mirova Group
  • Modern Process Equipment (MPE) Corporation
  • Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations (CDC)

Work highlights

Advised Bpifrance and Future French Champions on the fundraising by Alice & Bob, a player in the field of quantum computing.
UGGC Avocats advised MerMec and two investors on their investment consisting in the creation of a holding company to acquire the rail signalling group Hitachi Rail STS France.
UGGC Avocats assisted the investment fund Capza Transition, on its investment in the group Gainerie 91, which specialises in ultra-luxury packaging.
Practice head

Charles-Emmanuel Prieur; Yves Mondellini

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