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Philippe Hansen

Partner
Offices / Paris office / Africa Desk

I am 100% a product of UGGC! I joined the firm as an apprentice and after a short stint in the corporate world, I came back to the firm as a legal officer then as an associate.

I became a partner in 2011.

In addition to my legal practice, I am a very frequent contributor to law journals. I am also the author of a book on public property and co-author of a book on art law.

UGGC & me

My presence at UGGC since the start of my career says a great deal about my relationship with this firm and with the people who are a part of it.

We have an entrepreneurial culture and a cohesive spirit, which is rare for a law firm. We have always found ways to balance our constant quest for excellence (which we have achieved) with a high quality of work life and our interactions with others.

My practice

Over the years, and after many cases, my practice has expanded to cover several legal fields and sectors of activity.

Early on, I focused on urban and spatial planning law, but quickly added a specialisation in public property law, which is a subject I am passionate about and to which I dedicate much of my time.

I also devote a lot of work to railway law and railway regulations.

Finally, I am extremely active in art law, working primarily for public institutions and museums.

Rankings

Leaders League 2022 – UGGC ranked in 5 categories in Africa and Morocco

UGGC is pleased to be ranked and recognized in 4 categories among the best law firms in Africa and Morocco in the 2022 edition of the guide Leaders League. The UGGC Africa Desk is ranked: Strong reputation in corporate, mergers and acquisitions Strong reputation in project finance Renowned practice in international arbitration and litigation   […]

Palmarès du Droit 2022 :UGGC Avocats wins bronze award in public law

UGGC is honored to have received the Bronze Trophy in Public Law at the 10th edition of the Palmarès du Droit organized by Le Monde du Droit in partnership with the French Association of Corporate Lawyers (AFJE). A true barometer of the profession, the Palmarès du Droit allows law firms to situate themselves in relation […]

Legal 500 2022 – UGGC Avocats ranked band 2 in Administrative and Public Law

UGGC Avocats is honored to be ranked band 2 among the best law firms in the 2022 edition of the Legal 500 Guide in Administrative and Public Law. Legal 500 Analysis : « UGGC Avocats has a large team comprising both highly experienced partners and a promising bench of more junior partners. The firm is able to […]

Chambers & Partners 2022 – UGGC Avocats, ranked band 2 in public law

UGGC Avocats’ public law department, which includes 5 partners – Thierry Dal Farra, Franck Lepron, Philippe Hansen, Édouard Caupert and Benjamin de Sevin – is ranked band 2 in Public Law in the 2022 edition of Chambers & Partners guide. Chambers & Partners’ analysis What the team is known for « Handles a range of […]

Legal 500 Morocco 2021 – UGGC & Associés ranked in 4 categories!

UGGC & Associés is honored to be ranked among the top law firms in the 2021 edition of the Legal 500 – Morocco guide in the 4 categories listed below: Commercial, Corporate and Mergers & Acquisitions law. Analysis of Legal 500: « UGGC & Associés has a growing workload of M&A, PPP, private equity and competition law […]

Legal 500 2021 – UGGC ranked band 2 in Administrative and Public Law

UGGC is honored to be ranked band 2 among the best law firms in the 2021 edition of the Legal 500 Guide in Administrative and Public Law.   Analysis of Legal 500: « UGGC Avocats has a large and experienced team that has gained the trust of which many leading public and private sector companies, including major […]

Palmarès du Droit 2021 – UGGC wins the Golden Trophy in Public Law!

UGGC Law Firm is honored to have received the Golden Trophy in Public Law at the 9th edition of the Palmarès du Droit organized by Le Monde du Droit in partnership with the French Association of Corporate Lawyers (AFJE).   A true barometer of the profession, the Palmarès du Droit allows law firms to situate […]

Leaders League 2021 – UGGC ranked in 4 categories in Africa and Morocco

UGGC is pleased to be ranked and recognized in 4 categories among the best law firms in Africa and Morocco in the 2021 edition of the guide Leaders League. The UGGC Africa Desk is ranked: Strong reputation in corporate, mergers and acquisitions Strong reputation in project finance Renowned practice in international arbitration and litigation   […]

Legal 500 2020 – UGGC Law Firm ranked in Administrative and Public law

UGGC Law Firm is ranked band 3 among the best law firms in the 2020 edition of the Legal 500 guide in Administrative and Public law.   Quote 2020 of The Legal 500: “UGGC Avocats has a strong 13-lawyer team whose expertise is particularly sought after for public law contracts and public infrastructure projects. The […]

Leaders League 2021 – UGGC ranked in 3 categories in Promotion & Construction

UGGC Law Firm is proud to be ranked in 3 categories among the best law firms in the 2021 edition of the guide Leaders League – Promotion & Construction. The firm is ranked : Renowned practice in real estate promotion Renowned practice in construction litigation (including insurance) Quality practice in consulting and contracting Click on […]

Leaders League – Public & Corporate players 2020 – UGGC ranked in 7 categories

UGGC is proud to be once again, ranked in 7 categories among the best law firms in the 2020 edition of the guide Leaders League – Public & Corporate players The firm is ranked : Undisputed in administrative contracts and related disputes Excellent in public affairs Excellent in PPP contracts: structuring – mid cap Excellent […]

Best Lawyers 2020 – UGGC teams awarded Best Lawyers in 16 practices

UGGC teams awarded ” Best Lawyers Honorees ” in France by the magazine Best Lawyers, Global Business Edition 2020 in: Arbitration and Mediation Competition / Antitrust Law Employee Benefits Law European Union Law Health Care Law Immigration Law Information Technology Law Insolvency and Reorganization Law Investment Labor and Employment Law Litigation Media Law Mergers and […]

Leaders League 2021 – UGGC ranked in 7 categories in Public Law

UGGC is proud to be ranked in 7 categories among the best law firms in the 2021 edition of the 2021 edition of Leaders League – Public Law. The firm is ranked : Excellent in PPP contracts: structuring – mid cap Strong reputation in urban planning and development Excellent in market regulation Excellent in public […]

Legal 500 2020 – The UGGC Casablanca office, ranked in dispute resolution

The UGGC Casablanca office is proud to be ranked band 3 among the best law firms in the 2020 edition of the Legal 500 guide in dispute resolution.   Quote from Legal 500: « UGGC & Associés enters the ranking due to the experience of key partners Ali Bougrine and Laurent Sablé in litigation and arbitration. The group increasingly handles […]

Legal 500 2020 – The UGGC Casablanca office, ranked in Project and Public Law

The UGGC Casablanca office is proud to be ranked band 3 among the best law firms in the 2020 edition of the Legal 500 guide in Project and Public Law.   Quote from Legal 500: « UGGC & Associés is best known for its work on joint venture transactions and PPP projects. The firm is currently assisting a […]

Legal 500 2020 – The UGGC Casablanca office, ranked in Tourism and Real Estate

The UGGC Casablanca office is proud to be ranked band 3 among the best law firms in the 2020 edition of the Legal 500 guide in Tourism and Real Estate.   Quote from Legal 500: « At UGGC & Associés, the corporate lawyer Ali Bougrine handles complex real estate matters. He recently advised a major international […]



Career

  • Partner, UGGC Law Firm - 2011
  • Associate, UGGC Law Firm - 2002-2008
  • Admitted to the Paris Bar - 2005
  • Legal consultant, Real Estate branch Réseau Ferré de France - 2000-2002
  • Postgraduate Degree (DESS) in Town Planning Law, Public Works and Housing, Paris I-Panthéon Sorbonne Law School - 1999


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