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Franck Lepron joined UGGC Avocats in 2003, after spending three years in the Public-Private Partnerships department at Landwell. In 2011 he became a partner of the firm. Since then, Franck Lepron and two other partners have overseen the Public Business Law department, whichi is one of the firm’s benchmark activities. Franck Lepron’s practice mainly focuses on public procurement law and public contracts (concessions; procurement contracts; partnership agreements) and his clientele ...

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-...

Stéphanie Dumas was made partner in January 2011. She advises companies on all their matters pertaining to mergers & acquisitions, restructurings, business transfers and collective litigation. She co-heads 2 practices of the firm: Restructuring and Management practices. Stéphanie was recognised as 'Best Lawyer 2018 in Employment Law" by Best Lawyers. She graduated from the École des Hautes Etudes Commerciales (HEC), and also holds a Master’s Degree in Business L...

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).

Etienne Boursican is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Capital Markets Law, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Securities Law. Etienne practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Etienne Boursican since 2013. 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 Etienne Boursican is held by other lawyers.

Emmanuel Marsigny is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Criminal Defense and Litigation. Emmanuel practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Emmanuel Marsigny since 2017. 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 Emmanuel Marsigny is held by other lawyers.

Céline Astolfe is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Criminal Defense and Litigation. Céline practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Céline Astolfe 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 Céline Astolfe is held by other lawyers.

Antoine Vergnat is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Antoine practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Antoine Vergnat since 2021. 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 Antoine Vergnat is held by other lawyers.

Jeremy Scemama is an M&A partner and member of the firm's Private Capital industry group. Jeremy has been working for more than 20 years with listed and non-listed industrial and services groups on their corporate finance operations, restructuring and external growth operations. Jeremy also advises investment funds on leveraged buyouts, venture capital and development capital transactions. While working for corporate groups and investments funds, he has developed an extensive experience i...

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.