Atty. Philippe Hansen
Philippe Hansen has been a partner since 2011. He’s specialized in urban planning, development law and became one of the most reknown experts in public property law.
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About Philippe Hansen at a Glance
Philippe Hansen is a business, zoning, construction, and government attorney, practicing at UGGC Avocats. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Public Finance Law (2026). Serves clients in Paris and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Philippe Hansen
Philippe Hansen has been a partner since 2011. He’s specialized in urban planning, development law and became one of the most reknown experts in public property law.
He also works regularly in the railway sector regulation and in art law, working both for public institutions and museums and for private collectors.
He’s the author of a textbook on public property law (Propriété des personnes publiques en 100 questions, Le Moniteur, 2012). He also participates in several French and international books on Art Law.
TEACHING
- Teaching responsible at the faculty of Paris Sud - Jean Monnet (Paris XI) in public property law
- Visiting lecturer at the faculty of Paris Dauphine (Paris IX) in railway regulation
- Teaching at ESCP Business School in art law (esp. auction regulation)
- Conferences and training sessions animation on public property law (groupe Le Moniteur ; EFE)
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Philippe Hansen's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Philippe Hansen handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Paris.
Business & Corporate Law in Paris
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Land Use & Zoning in Paris
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Construction Law in Paris
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Government & Administrative Law in Paris
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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Why Clients in Paris Choose Philippe Hansen
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Philippe Hansen's practice in the field of business, zoning, construction, and government.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, zoning, and construction, Philippe Hansen can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Paris
A Paris-based practice means Philippe Hansen attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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