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Legal 500 EMEA 2026: BCTG Avocats is once again ranked

BCTG Avocats

Published on 26 March 2026 at 18h46

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BCTG Avocats is recognized in 11 practice areas in the rankings:

Tier 2

  • INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY – TRADE MARKS AND DESIGNS

Tier 3

  • ENVIRONMENT
  • ENERGY
  • INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY – COPYRIGHT
  • HEALTHCARE AND LIFE SCIENCES
  • DISPUTE RESOLUTION – WHITE-COLLAR CRIME

Tier 4

  • INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY – PATENTS – NEW
  • ADMINISTRATIVE AND PUBLIC LAW
  • EMPLOYMENT
  • DISPUTE RESOLUTION / COMMERCIAL LITIGATION – NEW
  • IT AND INTERNET

But also…

Gaëlle Bloret-Pucci – Leading individuals

Details:

FRANCE > INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY : TRADE MARKS AND DESIGNS

BCTG Avocats distinguishes its trade marks and designs practice through half a century of expertise, delivering comprehensive enforcement strategies and strategic advisory amid evolving digital landscapes. The team excels in cross-border infringement disputes and portfolio optimisation, leveraging deep sectoral insights in luxury and retail. Trade marks litigator Gaëlle Bloret-Pucci, proficient in parasitism claims and anti-counterfeiting, heads the group. Pauline De Drée bolsters the group’s aptitude in litigation and contractual mandates.

Leading individual : Gaëlle Bloret-Pucci, partner

Other key lawyer : Pauline De Drée, associate

Testimonials

  • ‘The team is efficient, flexible, friendly and professional.’
  • ‘Very friendly, experienced and professional team. The approach is practical but also smart.’
  • ‘Gaëlle Bloret-Pucci is a great practitioner and a really good person to work with. Commercial but thorough approach with an eye on delivering value for money.
  • ‘Their true strength lies, beyond their legal expertise, in their ability to grasp both legal issues and business challenges, allowing them to approach each case with a comprehensive and strategic vision. Thanks to this dual expertise, they are able to offer tailor-made solutions perfectly suited to all our needs.’
  • ‘Gaëlle Bloret-Pucci stands out for her expertise, rigour, and responsiveness. Her in-depth understanding of litigation and strategic issues allows her to develop solutions perfectly aligned with her clients’ objectives.’
  • ‘Seriousness and commitment to following up on cases are particularly appreciated.’

FRANCE > ENVIRONMENT

The ‘precise and always up-to-date‘ team at BCTG Avocats is well versed in advisory and contentious mandates relating to brownfield sites, renewable energy, mining projects and waste management. Paul Elfassi, who receives praise for his ‘in-depth knowledge of the renewable energy sector’, leads the practice and specialises in environmental law, urban planning, energy law, mining law and administrative litigation. Nelsie Bergès specialises in environmental and energy law and public contracts.

Practice head : Paul Elfassi, partner

Other key lawyers : Alice Durand, associate & Nelsie Bergès, counsel

Testimonials

  • ‘The team possesses a strong understanding of the renewable energy sector, a high level of expertise, and unique experience in this market. This team is rightfully positioned as a key player in the renewable energy sector, particularly in project development.’
  • ‘Paul Elfassi has in-depth knowledge of the renewable energy sector. His experience, technical skills, and interpersonal abilities make him a leader in this market and a valuable partner for his clients.’
  • ‘Paul Elfassi, rigor, analytical skills and consideration of the client’s expertise and experience.’
  • ‘Relevant, precise and always up-to-date, even ahead of regulatory changes, is a definite asset for our company.’
  • ‘The BCTG Avocats team is highly responsive. Its members provide a quick and relevant answer whenever an emergency arises. They consistently monitor the day-to-day operations of their cases, no matter how numerous they may be. All staff members are competent and proactive. The partners respond immediately.’
  • ‘A team that is very pleasant to work with and that demonstrates availability.’

FRANCE > ENERGY

BCTG Avocats is a boutique with presence across the energy sector in France, particularly in relation to energy transition projects. These include offshore wind projects, waste recovery facilities, photovoltaic installations and biogas projects just to name a few. Practice head Paul Elfassi has expertise in renewables, environmental assessments and regulatory knowledge. Diane Mouratoglou advises on industrial project risks and litigation. Catherine Dupuy-Burin des Roziers is another key contact.

Practice heads : Paul Elfassi; Diane Mouratoglou & Catherine Dupuy-Burin des Roziers, partners

Testimonials

  • ‘Available, cutting-edge, responsive, among the best on the market.’
  • ‘Responsiveness, professionalism, smooth communication.’

FRANCE > INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY : COPYRIGHT

BCTG Avocats’ Paris-based copyright practice excels in the luxury, retail, pharma, and digital content sectors. The compact team leverages cross-practice collaboration with the corporate and competition departments for integrated IP strategies. Team-head Gaëlle Bloret-Pucci handles high-stakes infringement, licensing, and anti-counterfeiting. Others in the team, such as Pauline De Drée support complex design and software disputes, while Jessica Sandowski advises on music publishing and advertising clearance.

Practice head : Gaëlle Bloret-Pucci, partner

Other key lawyer : Pauline De Drée, associate

Testimonials

  • ‘A very operational and business-oriented team, which suits our approach.’
  • ‘Gaëlle Bloret-Pucci and Pauline de Drée are proactive and forward-thinking lawyers.’
  • ‘The team demonstrates attentiveness and great expertise.’
  • ‘The team provides very pragmatic and business-centric advice on intellectual property (trademarks, marketing, etc.)’

FRANCE > INDUSTRY FOCUS: HEALTHCARE AND LIFE SCIENCES

BCTG Avocats’ cross-functional healthcare and life sciences practice encompasses regulation, competition, distribution and intellectual property matters across the pharmaceutical, medtech, biotech and OTC product laboratory sectors. François Dauba showcases expertise in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts for pharmaceutical clients, while Hugues Villey-Desmeserets regularly represents clients before professional associations and criminal courts. Gaëlle Bloret-Pucci is an experienced IP litigator, and Séverin Kullmann advises domestic and international clients on private equity transactions.

Practice heads : François Dauba; Hugues Villey-Desmeserets; Gaëlle Bloret-Pucci; Caroline Goupil; Séverin Kullmann; Aymeric Malphettes; Sabine de Paillerets; Cyprien Dufournier, partners

Testimonials

  • ‘The team are very responsive. They listen to the client’s needs and constraints, are proactive, and do not hesitate to make suggestions.’
  • ‘We work with Séverin Kullman and his team. They are very available, involved, and proactive. Their knowledge of M&A and our industry means that their advice is always sound and relevant.’
  • ‘Sabine de Paillerets demonstrated responsiveness, attentiveness, a proactive approach and reliability.’
  • ‘A competent, diligent, proactive, and very pleasant team.’
  • ‘I appreciate and commend the availability and responsiveness of the team.’
  • ‘A closely-knit, dynamic and responsive team, adapting to cutting-edge technologies and surrounding itself with the necessary experts.’

FRANCE > DISPUTE RESOLUTION: WHITE-COLLAR CRIME

Co-headed by Antoine Beauquier and Silvia Lepel, BCTG Avocats assists a prominent client, including French banks and industrial groups, while also acting for some individuals. The team is involved in several landmark cases related to industrial accidents and is recommended for its advice to corporates and financial institutions as victims of fraud. Loïc Epaillard is another key contact.

Practice heads : Antoine Beauquier & Silvia Lepel, partners

Testimonial :

  • ‘Available in real time, responsive, quick in handling exchanges with the client, very good knowledge of general criminal law and special criminal law, excellent knowledge of the banking sector and its constraints’.

FRANCE > INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY : PATENTS – NEW

BCTG Avocats offers litigation and advisory services, focusing on infringement, revocation, ownership disputes, as well as strategic IP management. The team provides end-to-end support, from patent protection and licensing to anti-counterfeiting and cross-border enforcement and is headed by Gaëlle Bloret-Pucci, who brings experience in multi-jurisdictional disputes for luxury and retail clients.

Practice head : Gaëlle Bloret-Pucci, partner

Testimonials

  • ‘Strengths and assets: responsiveness, structured argument, relevance of analysis, methodology, strategy, advocacy.’
  • ‘Gaëlle Bloret-Pucci stands out for the quality of her contributions and analyses, both oral and written.’
  • ‘The team is extremely responsive and efficient. Their advice is very clear and provides us with real support.’
  • ‘Gaëlle Bloret-Pucci is an available contact person, very competent and very clear in her advice.’

FRANCE > ADMINISTRATIVE AND PUBLIC LAW

Reputed for its expertise in the energy sector, BCTG Avocats has a seasoned group advising on public contracts law, including public procurement, concession contracts and public domain occupancy agreements, and is also highly active in litgiation before administrative courts. The group has additional knowledge in sectors such as infrastructure and public works, renewable energies, environmental and life sciences. Practice head Paul Elfassi is an experienced litigator focusing on energy law including solar, onshore and offshore and hydrogen, and is also well-versed in environmental, urban planning, mining and public affairs mandates. Marie Paquier is a public contracts expert, whilst Nelsie Bergès is another key contact for renewables.

Practice head : Paul Elfassi, partner

Other key lawyers : Nelsie Bergès & Marie Paquier, counsels

Testimonials

  • ‘I find the team particularly responsive, both during the prospecting phase and while delivering services. They distinguish themselves through genuine expertise in public and administrative law, as well as a keen understanding of clients’ strategic and business challenges.’
  • ‘The team demonstrates a commitment to providing consistent guidance, offering prompt, precise, and insightful responses that effectively support clients’ decision-making.’
  • ‘Within the team, I would particularly like to mention Marie Paquier, with whom we have had the opportunity to collaborate on numerous occasions, working with both private and public sector clients. She stands out for her ability to understand strategic, operational, and sector-specific issues.’
  • ‘The strengths of this team are its extensive expertise in environmental law combined with a practical and operational vision, enabling it to best present arguments before the courts.’
  • ‘Paul Elfassi is brilliant, with a deep understanding of the rules, their underlying principles, and how to apply them in court. Nelsie Bergès is highly professional, possessing a thorough knowledge of the cases and being insightful in her defence strategy.’
  • ‘A multidisciplinary team, within the public law team itself (ranging from environmental law to public contract and procurement law), combined with the firm’s broader expertise in private law. The team inspires confidence and is exceptionally responsive.’

FRANCE > EMPLOYMENT

BCTG Avocats offers employment expertise across restructurings, reorganisations, HR matters related to new technological developments and workplace well-being. The team also represents companies in both individual and collective litigation, this year handling matters such as asbestos exposure claims and collective redundancies. The practice is co-led by Sabine De Paillerets, who focuses on restructurings, transactions and sensitive cases, and Meï Zhang, who advises clients on day-to-day HR matters.

Practice heads : Sabine de Paillerets ; Meï Zhang & Mathilde Paquelier, partners

Other Key Lawyers : Simon Dereix, counsel & Tiphaine Dubé, associates

Testimonial

  • ‘Attorney Meï Zhang, with whom the Forvia Group and I have personally worked for years on employment law matters, puts her skills, expertise, and experience at the service of her clients and her team, providing tailored solutions on all circumstances with exceptional dedication.’

FRANCE > DISPUTE RESOLUTION: COMMERCIAL LITIGATION NEW

Practice heads : Diane Mouratoglou; Augustin Nicolle; Antoine Beauquier, partners

Testimonials

  • ‘Augustin Nicolle is an experienced lawyer with business acumen in the oil industry.’
  • ‘Excellent knowledge of the banking sector and its legal, regulatory, and sub-regulatory constraints, as well as banking practices.’
  • ‘Antoine Beauquier is available, responsive, quick, and an excellent expert in general and special criminal procedure, providing precise and practical advice.’
  • ‘BCTG acts as a true business partner, always coming up with proactive solutions and showing exceptional availability and responsiveness. Prioritizing the client’s interests above all else, BCTG is proactive and a strong communicator, with a keen interest in finding constructive solutions, including integrating mediation into the tools offered to successfully navigate complex situations.’
  • ‘Special mention goes to Augustin Nicolle for his availability and his understanding of the client’s operational and commercial challenges in developing the best solutions, playing a key role in coordinating and managing the relationship between the firm and the company’s stakeholders.’

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