Jean-Francois Mercadier

Yves Mondellini joined the Corporate Law/Mergers & Acquisitions department of UGGC Avocats in 2005. In his practice, Yves endeavours to smooth the progress of the transactions entrusted to him and to provide true added value to the clients. Aside from the problems and/or risks he can identify, Yves is always intent on being attentive and on looking for ingenious solutions while obviously ensuring the legal security and protecting the interests of our firm’s clients. MERGERS & AC...

Emmanuel MANSILLON holds a Master's degree in business law and taxation from the University of Paris II Panthéon-Assas and a DJCE-DESS in business law and taxation from the University of Poitiers as well as a Certificate of Higher Studies in tax law from the University of Montpellier. He worked as an associate at Thomas & associés, then at NomoS and then at Hoche Avocats. In 2010, he became a partner at Victor Avocats, where he met up with former members of NomoS. In 2019, h...

Sophie Lafay is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice. Sophie practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Sophie Lafay 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 Sophie Lafay is held by other lawyers.

Carine Le Roy-Gleizes is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Energy Law, Environmental Law and Real Estate Law. Carine practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Carine Le Roy-Gleizes since 2016. 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 Carine Le Roy-Gleizes is held by other lawyers.

The co-head of the Paris-based team specializing in non-profit sector organizations, Lionel DEVIC has developed recognized expertise in the following specific areas : reorganizing the activities and assets (particularly property) of non-profit organizations (merger, mutualization, division into subsidiaries) incorporating complex groups, whether or not they belong to the community-oriented economy, implying the coexistence of separate legal entities (associations, non-commercial and commercia...

Yvon Dréano assists French and foreign clients, industrial businesses and investment funds in their merger & acquisition and complex restructuring operations. He also acts in relation to strategic alliances and joint ventures, operations concerning listed companies and governance issues. His expertise also includes judicial and arbitration litigation of equity transactions. Yvon is a member of the Jeantet Conseil des Associés (Board of Partners).

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-...

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.

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