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Christine CARPENTIER negotiates and drafts the contracts required to carry out industrial projects, particularly in the field of renewable energy(wind, solar). She is a specialist in contractual and tort liability and also represents clients in litigation involving issues ofindustrial risks, the environment, insurance law and strict liability (in particular, in asbestos-related litigation). Career She holds a post-graduate degree (DESS) in business and tax law (University of Paris II) and a p...

Eric Bernard is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Eric practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Eric Bernard since 2026. 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 Eric Bernard is held by other lawyers.

Thierry Montéran is a well-known lawyer specialized in insolvency law. He is one of the co-founder of UGGC Avocats and created this practice 25 years ago and his activity is entirely dedicated to insolvency law and litigations related to it. His expertise deals with the right of struggling companies and for all sorts of businesses, from the smallest to the most important in all regions of France. Thierry Monteran as the founder of its practice has written several hundred articles on co...

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...

Emmanuel MANSILLON holds a Master's degree in business law and taxation from the University of Paris II Panthéon-Assas and a DJCE-DESS in business law and taxation from the University of Poitiers as well as a Certificate of Higher Studies in tax law from the University of Montpellier. He worked as an associate at Thomas & associés, then at NomoS and then at Hoche Avocats. In 2010, he became a partner at Victor Avocats, where he met up with former members of NomoS. In 2019, h...

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Thierry Lauriol is a recognised specialist in the fields of mining, energy and natural resources law, and in international, commercial and investment arbitration, and OHADA law. As Partner since 1997 and Manager of the Energy, Mining and Infrastructure Department, he has almost thirty years’ experience in France, Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Thierry, who has a Doctorate in Law, teaches at Paris II – Panthéon-Assas University, where he co-leads a university diploma de...

Hélène de Saint Germain is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employee Benefits Law and Labor and Employment Law. Hélène practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Hélène de Saint Germain since 2022. 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 Hélène de Saint Germain is held by other lawyers.

Clarisse Bouchetemblé is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Clarisse practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Clarisse Bouchetemblé since 2024. 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 Clarisse Bouchetemblé is held by other lawyers.