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Manuel WINGERT is a partner within the "Distressed companies - Restructuring" Department. A specialist in companies in difficulty, he works on the prevention and management of crisis situations, whether for preventative (ad hoc authorization, conciliation) or collective insolvency proceedings (safeguarding, recovery, liquidation, etc.). His expertise lies in the law applicable to companies in difficulty, directors’ liability, bonds, commercial contracts, leases, recovery, competition, c...

Jean-Marc Zampa is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Asset Finance Law and Banking and Finance Law. Jean-Marc, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jean-Marc is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Céline Astolfe is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense and Litigation. Céline, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Céline is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Nicola focuses on cross-border and domestic private equity and mergers and acquisitions matters. He regularly advises leading investment funds, family offices, and industrial companies in transactions such as acquisitions, buy-outs or joint ventures. Nicola also advises clients on restructuring transactions.

Jean-Baptiste Santelli is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Project Finance and Development Practice. Jean-Baptiste, 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 Jean-Baptiste is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Juliana Kovac advises various clients in all areas of labour and Social Security law and she notably assists in connection to the issues arising through workforce savings plans (optional- and mandatory profit-sharing plans, company savings plans, stock subscription- and purchase-options, free share distribution, etc.). The listed and non listed companies turn to Juliana for legal advice on the occasion of Urssaf audits and often Juliana advises public companies in matters involving both civil...

Philippe Guibert is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Competition / Antitrust Law, European Union Law and Litigation. Philippe, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2011. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Philippe is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Matthieu Grollemund is a Private Equity M&A partner and a member of the Firm’s Private Capital industry group. Triple-qualified in French, U.S., and U.K. law, Matthieu has over two decades of experience advising on complex cross-border transactions in highly regulated sectors, including technology and healthcare. Matthieu advises private equity sponsors, venture capital firms, public and private companies, as well as boards and special committees, on high-stakes investments, public ...

Vincent Bénézech is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation, Trade Law and Transportation Law. Vincent, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Vincent is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...