Benoit Le Bars

Jean-François Puget is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Litigation and Trade Law. Jean-François practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Jean-François Puget since 2022. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jean-François Puget is held by other lawyers.

Edouard Caupert is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Regulatory Practice. Edouard practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Edouard Caupert since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Edouard Caupert is held by other lawyers.

Olivier Lyon Lynch has developed a practice dedicated to players in the banking, financial and insurance sectors. On the banking and financial side, he assists them in any legal disputes they may encounter with their partners or customers. In this respect, Olivier has acted on behalf of numerous credit institutions and asset management companies in litigation cases involving fraud (Ponzi schemes, payment fraud, identity theft, etc.). He also assists financial institutions in disciplinary proc...

Philippe Portier is in charge of Corporate Finance/M&A, Corporate Compliance/CSR and Public Affairs/Lobbying. He is a specialist in corporate governance, executive remuneration (Say on Pay) and compliance (anti-corruption programmes, due diligence plans, etc.) and contributes to the work of the Institut Montaigne, Fondation Croissance Responsable and the IFA. From 2012 to 2021, he chaired the Association des Avocats Lobbyistes (AAL).

Renaud Christol is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Competition / Antitrust Law. Renaud practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Renaud Christol since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Renaud Christol is held by other lawyers.

Thibaud Forbin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Thibaud practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Thibaud Forbin since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Thibaud Forbin is held by other lawyers.

Anthony Paronneau is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Anthony practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Anthony Paronneau since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Anthony Paronneau is held by other lawyers.

Hélène Parent is a Private Equity M&A partner and a member of the Firm’s Private Capital industry group. Dual-qualified in Paris and Madrid, Hélène’s practice focuses primarily on highly regulated industries, including technology and life sciences. Hélène advises private equity funds, family offices, and fast-growing companies on sophisticated private equity matters, with a particular emphasis on venture capital, growth investments, an...

Yves Mondellini joined the Corporate Law/Mergers & Acquisitions department of UGGC Avocats in 2005. In his practice, Yves endeavours to smooth the progress of the transactions entrusted to him and to provide true added value to the clients. Aside from the problems and/or risks he can identify, Yves is always intent on being attentive and on looking for ingenious solutions while obviously ensuring the legal security and protecting the interests of our firm’s clients. MERGERS & AC...

Hélène Gelas advises on public law, environmental law, urban planning law and energy law, in the field of energy and real estate. She holds a doctorate in law and assists her clients, from large listed groups and investment funds to small and medium-sized French and international companies, with advice and litigation before the administrative courts and in all stages of projects, whether for major real estate development projects or for renewable energy projects (wind, photovolt...