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Emmanuel Raynaud is an acknowledged specialist in criminal law and procedure, and more particularly, in the labour-law aspects of criminal law. In 2001, he was elected Secrétaire de la Conférence du Stage. He advises and represents clients in the Criminal Courts throughout the proceedings. Maître Raynaud participates in conducting courses and audits on criminal risks; at the Paris Bar’s School he has been teaching a course entitled “Argument: its theoretical an...

Adeline Larvaron is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor and Employment Law. Adeline practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Adeline Larvaron 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 Adeline Larvaron 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...

Vincent Bénézech is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation, Trade Law and Transportation Law. Vincent practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Vincent Bénézech since 2021. 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 Vincent Bénézech is held by other lawyers.

A graduate of the Paris Institute of Political Studies, Philippe Montanier handles inquiries relative to corporate labour law and brings his expertise to bear more particularly on matters of social security law (retirement and provisions), employee savings schemes, civil service law and the relations with staff representative institutions. He heads the “Compensation & Benefits” team with Philippe Langlois and Juliana Kovac.

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

David Roche has developed a practice dedicated to players in the new technologies, banking and payment services sectors. David assists his clients with the structuring and implementation of complex technology projects, including contract drafting and negotiation, personal data and artificial intelligence compliance, as well as pre-litigation and litigation management. He has also developed a sector-specific practice in FinTechs, serving all regulated and unregulated players in the chain. He a...

Jérôme Michel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Energy Law and Public Law. Jérôme practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Jérôme Michel since 2014. 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 Jérôme Michel is held by other lawyers.

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

Xavier Pernot is a partner in charge of the litigation-arbitration-mediation practice. With his experience in assisting our clients in strategic and high-stakes litigation, Xavier leads a multidisciplinary team whose main areas of practice are corporate litigation and equity transactions, commercial and operational litigation, and complex industrial and financial litigation. The team also acts in insolvency proceedings, enforcement proceedings and criminal business law.