Frédéric Saffroy

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.

Ségolène Coiffet is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Ségolène, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ségolène is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Charles-Emmanuel Prieur, partner at UGGC Avocats since 2006, spent his entire professional career at UGGC. He joined as an intern and immediately worked in the corporate law department. Charles-Emmanuel is a leader in the fields of M&A and private equity both in France and abroad. He advises industrial and commercial operators for their take over transactions and asset purchase operations. He assists investment funds or company officers with their venture capital, investment capital or le...

Laurent de la Brosse is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Public Law and Real Estate Law. Laurent, 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 Laurent is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

His expertise in labor & employment law matters, social security law and immigration is grounded on an experience of more than thirty years in the service of French and foreign groups and extends to all their needs, counselling them in restructuring transactions, business transfers and M&A deals, as well as with respect to questions on individual and collective work relationships, salary savings schemes, social security coverage and immigration in France and abroad. Thierry has also d...

Paolo Pinna is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Asset Finance Law. Paolo, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Paolo is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Philippe Portier is in charge of Corporate Finance/M&A, Corporate Compliance/CSR and Public Affairs/Lobbying. He is a specialist in corporate governance, executive remuneration (Say on Pay) and compliance (anti-corruption programmes, due diligence plans, etc.) and contributes to the work of the Institut Montaigne, Fondation Croissance Responsable and the IFA. From 2012 to 2021, he chaired the Association des Avocats Lobbyistes (AAL).

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

Stanislas Dublineau, a former lecturer at Paris II Panthéon-Assas University, holds a PhD in private law. A lawyer since 2004, he focuses exclusively on labor and employment law and advises companies of all sizes as well as employer organisations and professional bodies. For a number of years, he has been developing his expertise in the field of corporate restructuring. Stanislas Dublineau has also been President of the Employment Law Committee of the ACE (French association of busines...

Jean-Charles Simon has been developing his expertise in legal and litigation matters as well as in the area of distressed companies for more than 30 years. His expertise is recognized in disposals and acquisitions as well as amicable and judicial procedures relating to the "Loi de sauvegard" (French insolvency act). He is also actively involved in the international department and is in charge of Asia activities, particularly with China and South Korea. Career Managing Partner, SIMON ASSOCIES,...