UGGC Avocats provide valuable support to distressed companies, shareholders, directors, creditors, and insolvency practitioners across various scenarios, including reorganisation, acquisitions, and legal proceedings. Co-headed by Thierry Montéran and Marine Simonnot, the team’s international practice is a vital component of its work, bolstered by its affiliation with Interlaw, which enables them to effectively handle cross-border insolvency and disputes. The practice's client base attests to its expertise in handling insolvency cases.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The team is multidisciplinary, allowing an optimised and comprehensive approach to subjects. The quality of the advice and the dynamism of the speakers are valuable assets. Throughout the process, suggestions are made to enrich the treatment of the subjects submitted to study, including innovative approaches in certain cases.'
  • ‘Marine Simonnot is undoubtedly a brilliant lawyer, both in terms of skills and permanent enthusiasm.'

  • ‘The team has excellent and knowledge of management of litigation in the French courts arising in connection with cross-border insolvency issues. The team is accessible and user-friendly, providing clear and practical advice. ’

Key clients

  • Armoric Holding
  • Foxlease
  • Trowers and Hamlins
  • KW-Kranwerke GmbH
  • GetJet Airlines UAB
  • Petro-Chem
  • Fédération Nationale du Bois
  • Baronnie-Langet in his capacity of representative of AOM Air Liberté
  • Concept 4
  • Philippe Denavit
  • Nouvelles Rives
  • Jean-Pierre Véron

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Thierry Montéran, Marine Simonnot