Atty. Michel Ponsard

Atty. Michel Ponsard

Michel Ponsard is one of the partners in charge of the UGGC Avocats Competition Law Departement, present since the law firm's inception after an experience in Brussels. His practice mainly focuses on competition law and distribution, but also on the law of commercial contracts and commercial practices, as well as to the right of promotion and publicity.

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Michel Ponsard is a employment and litigation attorney, practicing at UGGC Avocats. Admitted to practice in France, Paris Bar. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Competition / Antitrust Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — European Union Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation (2026). Serands clients in Paris and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michel Ponsard is one of the partners in charge of the UGGC Avocats Competition Law Departement, present since the law firm's inception after an experience in Brussels
  • His practice mainly focuses on competition law and distribution, but also on the law of commercial contracts and commercial practices, as well as to the right of promotion and publicity
  • More precisely he works for a French and international clientele in fields as diverse as the automotive sector, the pharmaceutical sector, personal services, retail distribution, publishing and media, Real estate professionals or transport
  • He is also an active participant in the activities on the evolution of its subject
  • Indeed he is a regular author of articles of doctrine, secretary general of the French Association for the Study of Law of Competition (AFEC) aswell as the International Competition League, reporter for France in the IBA antitrust newsletter and lecturer at Versailles Saint-Quentin University
  • Read more about Michel Ponsard About UGGC Avocats Created in 1993, UGGC Avocats is one of the leading independent business law firms in France
  • UGGC Avocats assists private and public operators
  • The firm has extensive expertise in legal and tax matters
  • through its teams and its family office, it offers a very large capacity of intervention in France and abroad (Europe, Africa, Asia and South America)
  • UGGC’s approach is based on its ability to mobilise multidisciplinary teams adapted to its clients’ needs
  • UGGC Avocats gathers more than 150 lawyers, including 33 partners
  • Read more about UGGC Avocats

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Employment Law

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Where is Michel Ponsard's law office located?
Michel Ponsard's law practice is located in Paris. The firm is UGGC Avocats. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michel Ponsard handle?
Michel Ponsard focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
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What awards or recognition has Michel Ponsard received?
Michel Ponsard's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Competition / Antitrust Law; Best Lawyers in America — European Union Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial.

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Competition / Antitrust Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — European Union Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Competition
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Distributors
- 2026

Bar Admissions

France, Paris Bar

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