Charles Gavoty

Mathilde Houet Weil is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law. Mathilde, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mathilde is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Valery Diaz, partner of the Bankruptcy and Financial Restructuring Department of the firm, is an experienced bankruptcy counselor and litigator who has practiced for more than 15 years in this field. Valery assists a broad range of clients around Europe, in Germany and Spain notably, in restructuring and litigation matters. She offers the highest quality legal advice coupled with tailored service to deliver outstanding results to her clients and help their businesses succeed. Valery's practic...

A partner in the Firm’s International Investigations and Compliance practice, Bryan has over 20 years of experience advising clients on a variety of governance and compliance matters. His practice focuses on advising multinational organizations on a host of compliance and regulatory issues, with particular focus on complying with international anti-corruption laws. His expertise includes assisting clients in developing and enhancing fit-for-purpose policies and procedures, conducting ex...

Herschel Guez is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Herschel, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Herschel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ariane has more than 20 years of experience in the banking and finance practice by representing borrowers and lenders in domestic and international transactions in particular in the private equity and corporate sector. She works alongside companies at all stages of their financing needs, structuring with the choice of appropriate financial product (senior debt, unitranche, mezzanine debt, etc.) to closing.

Magalie Dejoux is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law. Magalie, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Magalie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Catherine Castro has strong expertise in the real estate sector: acquisitions/takeovers of completed or in future state of completion buildings, acquisitions/takeovers of immovable assets portfolios, sale and leaseback, leases (commercial leases, including in future state of completion), construction and property development.Catherine Castro specializes in all kinds of assets: offices, warehouses, complex buildings. She participated in numerous transactions in the hotel industry in France and...

Alexis BECQUART is co-head of the PARIS office’s Non-Profit Organizations and Social Entrepreneurship Department. He has developed recognized expertise in : legal and tax aspects of founding, reorganizing and restructuring non-profit organizations legal and tax structure of trade unions and professional bodies, on which he spends over a third of his time (articles of association, division into sectors or subsidiaries, mergers, competition regulations applicable to trade unions, etc.) le...

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...

Nathalie PEYRON is co-head of the Property Department with Benoît BOUSSIER. She provides advice and assistance to investors (French or foreign) for their property acquisition and to real estate developers on both developing and finalizing property transactions. She also works in the hospitality sector and advises operators and owners on the implementation and legal management of all their works projects. She writes and negotiates all contracts relating to finalizing and managing propert...