Insolvency

UGGC Avocats

At UGGC Avocats, the team’s wide-ranging expertise and ability to tap into other departments at the full-service firm enables it to assist with all facets of insolvency proceedings, from preventive procedures through to collective proceedings, takeover bids and associated litigation. Led by the experienced Thierry Montéran and Marine Simonnot, the team acts for a broad client portfolio, including distressed companies, directors, shareholders, investors and creditors.

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Testimonials

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'A strong understanding of the sector's challenges and the tools that ensure sound advice, grounded in reality.’
‘The insolvency team at UGGC is excellent. They are one of the most impressive teams outside of the major international firms. They attended a number of hearings and worked well and efficiently as a team.’
‘Marine Simmnot is a superstar. I worked closely with her on the above mandate and work closely with her via the AIJA network of lawyers as we are both on the insolvency commission. She is a true specialist when it comes to insolvency and is very practical. She is also excellent as an advocate on her feet. ’
'The main strength is having the positive characteristics of a large firm while maintaining an extremely pragmatic approach. Regarding diversity, I felt there was a good balance within the firm, which gave me the impression of a dynamic and respectful professional environment. Personally, I was able to benefit from the advantages of a highly personalized collaboration between the client and the partner.'
‘Marine Simonnot is truly competent, managing the case with a highly professional approach, while maintaining great agility and adaptability to the circumstances. It was a procedure that needed to be kept simple, but achieving this outcome required ensuring that all relevant parties received the necessary assurances regarding the path chosen by the shareholder of the company involved. This allowed for a relatively simple resolution of a situation that could have become extremely complicated.’
‘The team is very efficient and attentive to the needs of both clients and colleagues, with excellent knowledge of French and international law.’
‘Relentless commitment to achieving the objective, excellent communication and enthusiasm.’
‘Marine Simonnot is highly committed and persistent in all the cases she handles with great expertise. She excels at defending the interests she represents while also finding solutions to complex issues involving multiple parties.’

Key clients

General Electric Wind France
Paris 2024
FNAC
EDF Pulse
Dalkia
Petro-Chem (Axens Group)
Hiventy Group (HIG)
Armoric Holding
Guyamazone Group
Carmel Fast Track Limited
Paralloy Ltd
Art-FI
Leroy Paysage
Trowers & Hamlins
Philippe Denavit (former director of a group of building renovation companies acquired by SPIE Batignolles)
Ségur
Foxlease
Fédération Nationale du Bois
Concept 4
Alice & Bob
La Caisse d’Assurance Vieillesse des Experts-comptables et des Commissaires aux comptes (Cavec)
Green Network
Stenpa
Création Investments (SYBEL)
Divine SAS

Work highlights

Counsel to Paralloy Ltd in its acquisition of Manoir Industries, after its bid was approved the Commercial Court of Paris.
Counsel to Armoric Holding group, which is interested in acquiring the shares of Hydrovideo, after its owner was subject to a liquidation (Huwer Group).
Counsel to General Electric Wind France in a claim against Vergnet, a French listed company that was the subject of insolvency proceedings in 2017, for up to € 5,000,000.