Jean-François Canat
Hall of fameUGGC AvocatsThe esteemed art law team at UGGC & Associés advises on a variety of complex matters, such as major criminal investigations into the international trafficking of stolen artworks, and has strong expertise in the negotiating and drafting of cross-border agreements relating to artworks. Team co-head Jean-François Canat harnesses the firm’s international connections to advise high-profile clients, representing clients in domestic and international litigation. Co-head Philippe Hansen is active in the art law sector, primarily advising public institutions, private collectors and museums. Line-Alexa Glotin is noted for her expertise in assisting in the restructuring and transfer of businesses, as well as tax matters, and Corinne Khayat and Anne-Marie Pecoraro both hold particular experience in complex trademark, IP and copyright litigation. Laure Assumpçao is another name to note.
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- 'Stability, high professionalism, great knowledge of public law.'
Key clients
- L'Etablissement Public du Musée du Louvre
- Public body responsible for the conservation and restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris
- The Man Ray 2015 Trust
- Joan Mitchell Foundation
- Giacometti, Berthoud Consorts
- Thomas Weiss
- Joan Mitchell Catalogue Raisonné LLC
- Gallery Christophe Guye
- Brown Fine Art
- Canesso Gallery
- Museum of Jewish Art and History
- Academy of Fine Arts
- Art Ancient
- Elyx Productions
- Meriem Bouderbala
- Luc Bellier
- Rijksmuseum
Work highlights
- Representated the Musée du Louvre in the context of a major criminal investigations into an international trafficking of looted art.
- Advising the public establishment for the conservation and restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. Assisting RNDP with the restoration works carried out following the fire.
- Advised the Museum of Art and History of Judaism (MAHJ) in a joint project with the Arab World Institute, requiring the creation of IP assets, logos and trademarks. Assisted in securing appropriate co-ownership between the two museums, or licenses both on a legal level and on a cultural exhibition plan.
Lawyers
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Laure Assumpçao
UGGC AvocatsPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jean-François Canat, Philippe Hansen