Chloé Lebret

With more than 15 years of experience appearing before U.S., E.U., and French regulators, Sara has consistently guided clients through the intricacies of domestic and cross-border regulatory matters. Her practice encompasses advisory services, implementation, investigations, and disputes—most notably in the financial services and banking, health care, technology and new media, and telecommunications sectors.

Member of the UGGC Avocats’ Restructuring team for more than 15 years, Marine Simonnot joined the firm as a trainee lawyer before becoming an associate, consultant and then partner in 2020. She advises clients on all aspects of insolvency law, from the prevention of difficulties to their treatment in the context of collective proceedings, both as counsel and in litigation. Marine supports companies of all sizes, their managers and/or shareholders, investment funds, creditors, legal repr...

Charlotte Michaud provides guidance and advice to human resources and legal departments of both French and international companies and groups on all aspects of employment law. This includes both their day-to-day management of labor relations with employee representative bodies, and during complex operations and reorganizations. She handles cases related to company transfers and collective layoffs, as well as issues related to working hours, compensation, and mobility. She also assists compani...

Christophe Gaillard is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Structured Finance Law. Christophe practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Christophe Gaillard since 2011. 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 Christophe Gaillard is held by other lawyers.

Aurélie Vucher-Bondet is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation. Aurélie practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Aurélie Vucher-Bondet 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 Aurélie Vucher-Bondet is held by other lawyers.

Bertrand Delafaye is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Capital Markets Law, Corporate Law and Venture Capital Law. Bertrand practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Bertrand Delafaye since 2023. 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 Bertrand Delafaye is held by other lawyers.

Gwenaël Kropfinger is a tax partner and a member of both the Private Funds and Private Equity M&A Groups, as well as the firm’s Private Capital industry group. Gwenaël has extensive experience advising private equity funds and multinational groups on the tax structuring of M&A transactions, including leveraged buyouts (LBOs) and capital markets deals. In addition to his transactional work, Gwenaël is highly experienced in the formation and structuring of French an...

Hélène Laborde is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Construction Law. Hélène practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Hélène Laborde 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 Hélène Laborde is held by other lawyers.

Virgile is a seasoned labor and employment attorney advising French and international clients on all labor and employment aspects of their strategic projects, be they transactional or litigation matters.

Partner of BG2V since 2023 - Member of the Paris Bar since 2000​ ​ Experience : BG2V, Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP, Brandford-Griffith Baverez Cotty, Baker McKenzie.​ ​ Education : Sciences Po Paris, Public Service Section, DESS in public law litigation, University of Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne, DEA in European competition law, University of Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne.​ ​ Practice areas : Nicolas Autet advises on public law (public contracts, town planning law, local authority l...