Yann Grolleaud

Olivier Baratelli, born in Nancy on October, 1964, is a French lawyer specializing in business criminal law, press law and the art market. Career Olivier Baratelli studied law at the University of Nancy, in parallel with a degree in political science. Together with Paul Lombard, with whom he worked from 1989 to 2017, they defended Prince Victor-Emmanuel of Savoy, son of the last King of Italy, before the Paris Assize Court, where they obtained his acquittal on murder charges. In France, he is...

Philippe Portier is in charge of Corporate Finance/M&A, Corporate Compliance/CSR and Public Affairs/Lobbying. He is a specialist in corporate governance, executive remuneration (Say on Pay) and compliance (anti-corruption programmes, due diligence plans, etc.) and contributes to the work of the Institut Montaigne, Fondation Croissance Responsable and the IFA. From 2012 to 2021, he chaired the Association des Avocats Lobbyistes (AAL).

Jonathan Souffir is specialised in banking and financial law, more particularly in corporate financing, acquisition financing (either senior or mezzanine debt), public or private project financing (more specifically in the sector of renewable energies) and real estate financing. He advises both French or foreign lenders and borrowers and sponsors.

Sylvie Welsch is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, Health Care Law, Litigation and Product Liability Litigation. Sylvie practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Sylvie Welsch since 2018. 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 Sylvie Welsch is held by other lawyers.

François Herpe is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Information Technology Law, Intellectual Property Law, Privacy and Data Security Law and Technology Law. François practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized François Herpe 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 François Herpe is held by other ...

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

Edouard Sarrazin is an Antitrust partner and a member of the Firm's Private Capital industry group. Edouard advises on French and EU competition law, as well as FDI and State aids matters. His practice encompasses both advisory and contentious work, with particular experience in complex competition investigations and mutijuridictional merger control procedures. Edouard has extensive experience representing clients in high-profile cartel investigations and related competition proceedings. He r...

Edith advises leading corporates, family offices, private equity funds founders and managers on the structuring, negotiation and documentation of complex acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, corporate reorganisations and joint ventures.

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...

François Braud is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative Law, Environmental Law and Public Law. François practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized François Braud 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 François Braud is held by other lawyers.