Jean-François Canat
Partner
Paris's office
Doha's office
jf.canat@uggc.com
Phone: + 33 1 56 69 70 00
Languages : French English
Biography
Partner and cofounder of UGGC Law Firm (1993)
Admitted to the Paris Bar (1972)
Certificates of Specialisation: Economic Law and International Relations Law
Postgraduate Degree (DES) in Business Law
Past President, Committee 20 (Art and Cultural Property)
International Bar Association (IBA) Administrator, Association Art et Droit (Art and Law Association)
Advisor, French Foreign Trade Council
Expert, Institut Français d’Experts Juridiques Internationaux (French Institute of International Legal Experts)
Member of the ICOM Legal Committee (International Council of Museums)
Career
Partner, Berlioz & Co (1987-1993)
Associate, Gide Loyrette Nouel
Secretary General, Canat SA
Practice Areas
Corporate Law: mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring
International investments
Litigation and arbitration
Art law
+ Publications
Anne Boutron and Jean-François Canat, in collaboration with Line-Alexa Glotin, participated in the writting of the chapter France of the book "The Art Collecting Legal Handbook" to be published in May 2013 The Art Collecting Legal Handbook April 2013 > Read more
Jean-François Canat Philippe Eskenazi and Delphine Hansen wrote books on new developments in the role of the state and local governments as well as the action of private partners of public authorities Droit du marché de l’art. 2013/2014 Dalloz edition February 2013 > Read more
What of the status of posthumous bronzes? International Bar Association September 2012 > Read more
Publicité pour l'alcool et commerce communautaire : une décision nuancée Les Echos July 2001 > Read more
+ Awards
UGGC Law Firm ranked in the law firms charts for acquisition litigationOption Finance February 2013 > Read more
UGGC Law Firm is recommended in the International Reference Guide 'Legal 500' (edition 2012/2013) in Art Market LawLegal 500 2012/2013 July 2012 > Read more
UGGC Law Firm has won the award, "Art Law Firm of the Year in France"Global Law Experts 2012 March 2012 > Read more
UGGC & Associés ranked in the 5 most active law firms for Mergers & Acquisitions Mid-Cap in 2010 Magazine des Affaires February 2011 > Read more
UGGC Law Firm is recommended in the Legal 500 international guide for Mergers and Acquisitions Legal 500 2011/2012 January 2011 > Read more
UGGC & Associés is recognised for its activities in Qatar. IFLR1000 October 2010 > Read more
UGGC & Associés is Recommended for its activities in Mergers and AcquisitionsLegal 500 Paris August 2010 > Read more
UGGC & Associés elected Best French firm 2009 International Legal Alliance Summit & award June 2010 > Read more
UGGC & Associés ranks 9th in the most active law firms in volume for Merger & Acquisitions in 2009 Magazine des Affaires February 2010 > Read more
UGGC & Associés is commended for its Reputable Practice in Corporate LitigationDécideurs magazine April 2009 > Read more
+ Deals
UGGC advised EKZ upon their purchase of majority holdings in two French wind farms.
March 2012
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UGGC & Associés legal adviser to Crédit Immobilier de France on the Apollonia case
February 2010
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UGGC & Associés legal counsel to the Ministry of Culture for the Yves Saint Laurent / Pierre Bergé auction.
February 2009
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