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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.

Emmanuel Marsigny is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense and Litigation. Emmanuel, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2017. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Emmanuel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Sarah Lenoir is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law and Privacy and Data Security Law. Sarah, 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 Sarah is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

2.1 Pull-out Statement/ Quote Antitrust and Regulatory lawyer Jean-Paul Tran Thiet brings experience and know-how to clients involved in competition-related proceedings or facing regulatory stakes. He is described as “ ‘An iron hand in a velvet glove’ when it comes to defending his clients’ interests ”. (Legal 500, EU Competition and Distribution (France) 2014) 2.2 Biographical overview As head of the EU Antitrust and Regulatory Practice at SophiaLex, Jean-Paul T...

Cyrille DECAVELE primarily acts in the Corporate - Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity and Contracts & International Agreements practice areas. He advises French and foreign companies on specific corporate law issues and notably with regard to raising financing, company or asset sales and restructuring of groups of companies. Cyrille also has significant experience in commercial contracts and international agreements, in the field of distribution in particular. After practicing law...

Emmanuelle Cardon - de la Hosseraye is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law. Emmanuelle, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Emmanuelle is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Leyla Djavadi is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Competition / Antitrust Law, European Union Law, Franchise Law and Retail Law. Leyla, 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 Leyla is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

With more than 15 years of experience appearing before U.S., E.U., and French regulators, Sara has consistently guided clients through the intricacies of domestic and cross-border regulatory matters. Her practice encompasses advisory services, implementation, investigations, and disputes—most notably in the financial services and banking, health care, technology and new media, and telecommunications sectors.

Michel Ponsard is one of the partners in charge of the UGGC Avocats Competition Law Departement, present since the law firm's inception after an experience in Brussels. His practice mainly focuses on competition law and distribution, but also on the law of commercial contracts and commercial practices, as well as to the right of promotion and publicity. More precisely he works for a French and international clientele in fields as diverse as the automotive sector, the pharmaceutical sector, pe...

Jerome Lombard Platet is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Jerome, 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 Jerome is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.