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Julien MONSENEGO is partner and co-head of the « Corporate taxation » department. He advises French and foreign companies on their domestic and international investments, strategic decisions, and day-to-day operations for more than twenty years. He has significant experience in establishing policies and documentation for transfer pricing and cross-border tax structures, R&D and intangible assets (patent and software revenues, CIR) taxation as well as sub-plan of stock-options ...

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...

Danielle Smolders is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Construction Law. Danielle practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Danielle Smolders 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 Danielle Smolders is held by other lawyers.

Serge Lederman intervenes as counsel as well as in litigation in industrial property law in sectors as diverse as fashion, design and media and the food industry, and literary and artistic property law in the areas of art, media and communication. Recognised by his clients for his analysis of litigious matters and the stakes at hand, as well as his sharp grasp of litigious strategies, Serge Lederman advises companies and institutions on an international level and on domestic operations. He is...

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

Wyssam Mansour advises national and international companies and investment funds on their complex M&A, joint venture and private equity transactions, as well as their contractual structures. He works mainly in the industrial, energy, natural resources and infrastructure sectors (energy, storage, digital infrastructure, mobility, etc.), in which he has significant experience. Wyssam also puts his expertise to work for clients involved in new technologies and disruptive innovations, particu...

Henri Pieyre de Mandiargues is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Private Equity Law and Venture Capital Law. Henri practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Henri Pieyre de Mandiargues 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 Henri Pieyre de Mandiargues is held by other lawyers.

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...

Julien Fouret is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Arbitration and Mediation and International Arbitration. Julien practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Julien Fouret 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 Julien Fouret is held by other lawyers.

Quentin de Margerie’s practice focuses on white collar crime and complex domestic and cross-border litigation, particularly with regard to corporate, securities and commercial law, M&A transactions, joint-ventures, directors’ liability, compliance and enforcement matters. He represents clients in all stages of their disputes, and has close to 10 years of experience as a trial lawyer before French civil, commercial and criminal courts as well as regulatory authorities. Quentin ...