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Michel Ponsard is one of the partners in charge of the UGGC Avocats Competition Law Departement, present since the law firm's inception after an experience in Brussels. His practice mainly focuses on competition law and distribution, but also on the law of commercial contracts and commercial practices, as well as to the right of promotion and publicity. More precisely he works for a French and international clientele in fields as diverse as the automotive sector, the pharmaceutical sector, pe...

Aurelien Jolly is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Banking and Finance Law. Aurelien practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Aurelien Jolly since 2027. 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 Aurelien Jolly is held by other lawyers.

Julie RUELLE is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Information Technology Law and Privacy and Data Security Law. Julie practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Julie RUELLE 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 Julie RUELLE is held by other lawyers.

Marcela Moraru is a partner in the Private Funds Group and a member of the firm’s Private Capital Industry group. Marcela has significant experience in all aspects of international complex fund structures and regulatory advice having focused on private investment funds in France, UK and Luxembourg over the last 15 years. Marcela acts for asset managers in relation to the structuring and establishment of mid-market and large private equity funds, infrastructure funds, debt funds, real es...

Jean-Christophe Ienné is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Intellectual Property Law. Jean-Christophe practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Jean-Christophe Ienné since 2026. 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-Christophe Ienné is held by other lawyers.

Bastien Ottaviani is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor and Employment Law. Bastien practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Bastien Ottaviani 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 Bastien Ottaviani is held by other lawyers.

Philippe PACOTTE is co-head of the Paris office’s Employment – Social Security Law Department. He has gained solid experience in : restructuring operations and international projects, involving both the engineering unique to the area and awareness of the necessary synergies with the Corporate Law – Mergers and Acquisitions and Tax Law Departments : registered office transfers, mergers, LBOs, reorganization of activities, due diligence relating to acquisition or sale audits, ...

Fabrice Grillo is Private Credit partner, member of the Global Finance practice and the firm's Private Capital industry group. Fabrice advises leading private equity sponsors, infrastructure investors, private credit funds and financial institutions on complex financing transactions and international investment structures. His practice focuses on acquisition financings, refinancings, structured transactions and liability management exercises, with particular experience in sophisticated, multi...

Olivier Purcell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Transportation Law. Olivier practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Olivier Purcell 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 Olivier Purcell is held by other lawyers.

François Ouairy is a partner at Bensaid Avocats and a French tax lawyer advising companies, groups, investors and executives on complex corporate tax, VAT and international tax matters. His practice focuses on tax structuring, high-stakes tax audits and litigation, including corporate income tax, VAT, permanent establishment issues, cross-border transactions and the application of tax treaties. He regularly advises French and international groups, foreign companies operating in France,...