Eric M. Lasry

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...

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...

Philippe Matignon specializes in mergers & acquisitions, and more specifically in private equity and investment capital. He advises French and foreign investment funds in all their LBO and capital investment transactions. Philippe also advises teams of managers in relation to these transactions, and in corporate equity and group restructuring transactions. Philippe Matignon is also involved in restructuring operations and joint ventures on behalf of industrial players.

Magali Masson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Magali practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Magali Masson 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 Magali Masson is held by other lawyers.

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Aude Serres van Gaver is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Aude practices law in Versailles, France Best Lawyers has recognized Aude Serres van Gaver 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 Aude Serres van Gaver is held by other lawyers.

Marie-Laure Bruneel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Private Equity Law and Tax Law. Marie-Laure practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Marie-Laure Bruneel 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 Marie-Laure Bruneel is held by other lawyers.

I have been practicing competition, distribution and consumer protection law for more than 25 years, always with renewed enthusiasm, as rules and business practices keep evolving... and we keep learning! I am passionate about digital economy matters and their interaction with more traditional distribution networks. I work for on-line platforms and distributors, manufacturers of electronic and electrical devices, players in the agri-food industry and professional associations. Before founding ...

Carole Boumaiza is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Carole practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Carole Boumaiza 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 Carole Boumaiza is held by other lawyers.

Patrick Thiébart advises international companies on a wide variety of issues relating to labour law and human resources.