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Jean-François Canat, partner at UGGC Avocats, contributed to the founding of the law firm in 1993. He has been a lawyer for the best part of his life and had various experiences in other law firms. Jean-François Canat’s practice is a rare occurrence in a law firm such as UGGC Avocats and makes him special. Indeed, he is mostly involved in litigation in matters of commercial law and art market law. Its expertise allows him to deal with a great many legal matters, both provi...

Julie advises French and foreign companies on corporate and finance transactions, especially mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactions.

Cécile Théard-Jallu has developed in-depth expertise as an attorney in private practice representing multinational corporations, including major US and European firms and organizations in the R&D and healthcare sector (public or private research institutions, academics, pharmaceutical laboratories, biotechnology companies, medical equipment manufacturers, service providers, software or connected health platforms publichers, investors, competitiveness clusters, tech transfer ...

Olivier Purcell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law and Transportation Law. Olivier, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Olivier is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Gaëlle MERLIER is co-head of the Life Sciences Department. Gaëlle’s expertise spans advisory work on regulatory and contractual matters as well as the management of complex, serial litigation in commercial matters and health product liability. She also assists her clients during criminal investigations and in their dealings with the health authorities (particularly in the context of ANSM, DGCCRF, DDPP inspections, etc.). Furthermore, Gaëlle advises her clients on mergers-...

With 30 years’ experience, Thierry Brun is a recognised specialist in mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures and company restructuring. His multi-sectoral activity is mainly focused on international transactions for high-end clients including corporates and investment funds, both French and foreign, to whom he offers support in their strategic growth and/or restructuring projects in France and abroad. He also manages strategic litigation and arbitration proceedings related to his ar...

Edouard Heliot is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Private Equity Law. Edouard, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Edouard is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Marie-Laure Bruneel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Private Equity Law and Tax Law. Marie-Laure, 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 Marie-Laure is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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Hélène Said is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law. Hélène, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Hélène is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.