The team at UGGC Avocats utilises a cross-functional approach to advise clients on the full range of employment law matters, notably acting for Paris 2024 in a range of management and social structuring issues. Sophie Uettwiller leads the team, specialising in sensitive negotiations, employment litigation and social mediation. Jennifer Carrel advises international clients across a range of industries, notably in company restructurings. Marine Lamotte is a key contact for social legislation.
Testimonials
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‘Availability, speed of responses and contact, clarity, consideration of wishes and needs in order to provide an appropriate response Open to discussion and change.'
‘Sophie Uettwiller and Marine Lamotte are available, responsive, proactive and open to exchanging points of view.'
‘Always a fast response to our questions and very pedological explanations of the French labour law. ’
‘An incredibly dynamic team, offering the range of support across our French entity needs. Of particular note are the employment law counsel, who are first rate and well-geared to supporting US-HQ businesses.’
‘Jennifer Carrel has been outstanding in leading our business in France through the French labour laws issues, with dynamic advice, always offering practical routes and solutions.’
‘Availability, responsiveness, clear knowledge of the complex French employment processes. ’
Key clients
- Paris 2024
- American Airlines
- Le Crédit Lyonnais (LCL), Crédit Agricole Group
- Colas Group
- InterContinental Paris Le Grand
- Hotel Ritz-Paris, Ritz Group
- L'Hôtel du Collectionneur
- Sportfive (formerly Lagardère Sports and Entertainment)
- Universcience
- Alstom Transport
- Aldebaran (URG Group)
- Colonna Group
- Kiko Milano Cosmetics
- IKKS
- Mistral AI
- DNA Script
- British Council France
- Trellix Security France SAS
- Primaprix
Work highlights
- Advising Paris 2024, the association in charge of organising the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris, on a number of management and social structuring issues (recruitment conditions and staff management).
- Advising Le Crédit Lyonnais (LCL) on the employment strategy of its various organisational development projects and also in the context of various collective disputes initiated by its works councils and trade unions.
- Providing day-to-day management advice to Kiko Milano Cosmetics on its thousands of employees in France and on the renegotiation of its working time agreements.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sophie Uettwiller