UGGC Avocats assists both domestic and international clients in all employment matters. Particular areas of expertise include corporate restructurings, transfer of business, due diligence and trade union negotiations. Sophie Uettwiller leads the team and is noted for her capabilities in sensitive collective matters. She is supported by Jennifer Carrel. Karine Audouze left the firm in December 2023.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Jennifer Carrel has been incredible in supporting our diverse employment Law needs.'
'UGGC demonstrates a fantastic understanding of how to support an international business, being able to blend their thorough understanding of the French system and client needs.'
'They demonstrate excellent attention to detail, guiding our legal team and leadership through challenging situations.'
‘Jennifer Carrel has complete authority of her area, with a unique blend of confidence and strong listening to her client. She is pragmatic and quickly lays-out the available options, never afraid to volunteer her preference(s).'
‘High responsiveness, seriousness, dynamism. Reassures its clients through in-depth work on the subjects submitted to it, studies and quality client advice.’
‘Sophie Uettwiller is really very good and has a very comprehensive approach, both legal and practical too. Marine Lamotte works seriously and digs into the subjects.’
‘Responsive and always good advice’
Key clients
- Kering Group
- Paris 2024
- Crédit Lyonnais (LCL), Crédit Agricole Group
- LIDL
- Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
- Alstom Transport
- Primaprix
- Hotel Ritz-Paris / Ritz Group
- Innothera
- Aldebaran (URG Group)
- InterContinental Paris Le Grand
- L'Hôtel du Collectionneur
- Universcience
- American Airlines
- Sportfive (formerly Lagardère Sports and Entertainment)
- Intrado (formerly West)
- British Council in France
- Gifas
Work highlights
- Acting as counsel to Le Crédit Lyonnais regarding employment strategy and various collective disputes initiated by its works councils and trade unions.
- Advising Alstom Transport on the social, collective and individual aspects of organisational, administrative and operational changes at its sites.
- Assisting Primaprix with its entry into the French market with the opening of its first stores in autumn 2022.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sophie Uettwiller