Laurent Modave

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 ...

Jean-François Canat, partner at UGGC Avocats, contributed to the founding of the law firm in 1993. He has been a lawyer for the best part of his life and had various experiences in other law firms. Jean-François Canat’s practice is a rare occurrence in a law firm such as UGGC Avocats and makes him special. Indeed, he is mostly involved in litigation in matters of commercial law and art market law. Its expertise allows him to deal with a great many legal matters, both provi...

Frédéric Sardain leads the IP, Tech & Data practice. His team’s activity covers transactional IP/IT, complex digital projects, strategic litigation as well as data compliance and cybersecurity. He is the author, with Pr. Philippe Gaudrat, of the “Traité de droit civil du numérique” published in 2015 by Larcier (2 volumes), a subject he taught for ten years at the Université Panthéon-Assas (Paris II). He regularly acts as a paneli...

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,...

Katharina Berbett is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Information Technology Law. Katharina, 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 Katharina is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Benoit Raimbert mainly practices in real estate and advises developers and private investors on setting up and implementing their projects, particularly in operations involving office and retail properties. In addition, he audits property portfolios and helps investors deal with the regulatory aspects of their operations (land divisions, environment, etc.). Career Partner lawyer at Simon Associés since 2015 Partner lawyer, QUADRIGE, 2011-2014 Associate lawyer, LEFEVRE PELLETIER & A...

Cécile Théard-Jallu has developed in-depth expertise as an attorney in private practice representing multinational corporations, including major US and European firms and organizations in the R&D and healthcare sector (public or private research institutions, academics, pharmaceutical laboratories, biotechnology companies, medical equipment manufacturers, service providers, software or connected health platforms publichers, investors, competitiveness clusters, tech transfer ...

Sophie Lafay is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice. Sophie, 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 Sophie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Charlotte Michaud provides guidance and advice to human resources and legal departments of both French and international companies and groups on all aspects of employment law. This includes both their day-to-day management of labor relations with employee representative bodies, and during complex operations and reorganizations. She handles cases related to company transfers and collective layoffs, as well as issues related to working hours, compensation, and mobility. She also assists compani...

Patrick Thiébart advises international companies on a wide variety of issues relating to labour law and human resources.