Gwenaëlle Bernier

Following a career in the private sector and in law firms, Jean-Jacques Uettwiller founded UGGC Avocats – with other lawyers – in 1993. From the onset, his foremost speciality is the law of company transfers (what some posers call M&A), providing advice or assisting with litigation, but also deal with the management of the personal assets of wealthy families. In fact, his practice is both international and multidisciplinary at the same time since it covers international arbitr...

Paolo Pinna is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Asset Finance Law. Paolo practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Paolo Pinna 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 Paolo Pinna is held by other lawyers.

Edith advises leading corporates, family offices, private equity funds founders and managers on the structuring, negotiation and documentation of complex acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, corporate reorganisations and joint ventures.

Maria acts as lead counsel in investor-state and commercial arbitration and litigation across a variety of industrial sectors, including oil and gas, renewable energy, utilities, infrastructure, banking, aviation and manufacturing. She also serves as arbitrator.

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,...

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

Nicolas Mancret assists his clients in the development and implementation of their social policy. Over the course of his career, he has developed expertise in both advisory and litigation matters relating to corporate restructuring, individual and collective labor relations and the implementation of the labor policy of major French and foreign companies operating in France.

Benjamin May is a leading tech & IP attorney. He assists companies in complex litigation and transactions, on a cross-border basis. His majors are intellectual property, patents litigation, technology and data. He has leading sector expertise in financial services and fintechs, as well as in life sciences and healthcare. Benjamin is one of the creators of an AI risk management platform. Benjamin is regularly recognized in most international guides and rankings, including Legal 500 (Tradem...

Marie-Muriel Barthelet is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Private Equity Law. Marie-Muriel practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Marie-Muriel Barthelet since 2025. 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-Muriel Barthelet is held by other lawyers.

Nicolas Faguer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation. Nicolas practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Nicolas Faguer 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 Nicolas Faguer is held by other lawyers.