David Gordon-Krief

Partner

Offices : Paris office

languages : French / English / Italian

Introduction

Who am I? 

A lawyer by inclination, I have always considered that law is the driving force of economic development and social peace.

Active during 30 years in professional unions and organisations of the socio-economic world, I have always seen our profession as a wonderful human adventure looking to the future.

A passionate enthusiast of our world in constant evolution, I strongly believe in the need to strengthen our day-to-day dealings with our clients, our partners and the teams who put their trust in us.

UGGC & I

Co-founder of SBKG law firm, I dedicated these last 20 years to the development of our professional practice, and especially to the practice of business litigation, private equity and real estate.

Joining UGGC Avocats in merging our teams seemed evident since we share the same sense of proximity with our clients and our competences were complementary.

My practice

I concentrate mostly on litigation strategy in financial and corporate transactions.

My activity is also focused on private equity and real estate.

Career

  • President, IFEJI (Institut Français d’Experts Juridiques Internationaux)
  • Honorary President, UNAPL (Union Nationale des Professions Libérales ) (2010- 2013)
  • Honorary member, CESE (Conseil économique, social et environnemental)
  • Former member of Paris Bar Council
  • Honorary President, FNUJA and UJA Paris
  • Knight of Legion of Honour
  • Officer of the National Order of Merit
  • Founding partner of SBKG & Associés (1993-2016)
  • Moquet Borde & Associés (1987-1993)
  • Rankings

    (David Gordon-Krief quoted in 15 rankings)
    Best Lawyers 2025 - UGGC Avocats ranked in real estate law
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    Best Lawyers 2025 - UGGC Avocats ranked in litigation
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    Leaders League 2024 — UGGC Avocats once again ranked in the Private Equity - LBO Lower Mid & Small-Cap category
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    Leaders League 2024 — UGGC Avocats ranked in the Private Equity - Venture Capital category
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    Leaders League 2024 — UGGC Avocats ranked in Private Equity - Development capital operations
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    Legal 500 2024 - UGGC Avocats ranked in Real Estate
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    Legal 500 2024 - UGGC Avocats ranked in Dispute resolution: Commercial litigation
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    Leaders League 2024 - UGGC Avocats again ranked in Litigation & Arbitration - Financial & equity litigation
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    Leaders League 2024 - UGGC Avocats again ranked in Litigation & Arbitration - Commercial litigation
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    Le Point 2024 - UGGC Avocats ranked in mergers and acquisitions
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    Le Point 2024 - UGGC Avocats ranked in real estate law
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    Ranking of law firms by Le Point 2024 - UGGC Avocats ranked in 8 areas of law
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    Legal 500 2024 - UGGC Avocats ranked in Private Equity : Venture/Growth Capital
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    Top Ranked 2024 — UGGC Avocats ranked in Private Equity
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    Top Ranked 2024 — UGGC Avocats ranked among the top specialists in Real Estate law
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    Global 100 - 2024 Awards - UGGC Avocats ranked Private Equity Law Firm of the Year
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    Trophées du Droit 2024 - UGGC Avocats wins the Silver Trophy in Real Estate: Real Estate Transactions - Investment
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    Option Droit & Affaires 2023 - UGGC Avocats ranked in Mergers & acquisitions with the majority of transactions under €200 million
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    Legal 500 2023 - UGGC Avocats ranked in Real Estate
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    Leaders League 2023 — UGGC Avocats ranked in Mergers & Acquisitions - Transactions between €75m and €500m
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    Legal 500 2023 - UGGC Avocats ranked in Private Equity : Venture/Growth Capital
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    IFLR 1000 2023 – UGGC Avocats ranked in Private equity
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    Leaders League 2023 — UGGC Avocats ranked in the Private Equity - Venture Capital category
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    Legal 500 2023 - UGGC Avocats ranked in Dispute Resolution : Commercial Litigation
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    Leaders League 2023 — UGGC Avocats ranked in Private Equity - LBO Lower Mid & Small-Cap category
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    Trophée du droit 2023 - UGGC Avocats ranked in Real Estate - Lease
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    Leaders League 2023 — UGGC Avocats ranked in Private Equity - Development Capital Transactions
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    Option Droit & Affaires 2021 - UGGC ranked in Mergers & Acquisition
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    Trophées du Droit 2021 - UGGC Avocats is proud to win the Silver Trophy in 5 categories
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    UGGC Avocats ranked "Private Equity Law Firm of the Year" in 2021 in France
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    Leaders League 2021 - UGGC Avocats ranked in 5 categories in private equity
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    Global Law Experts Annual Awards 2021 - UGGC Avocats elected Private Equity law firm of the year!
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    Option Droit & Affaires 2021 - UGGC Avocats ranked in 4 categories in Litigation & arbitration
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    Legal 500 2021 - UGGC ranked in Private Equity: venture/growth capital
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    Legal 500 2021 - UGGC ranked in dispute resolution: commercial litigation
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    Leaders League 2021 - UGGC ranked in Mergers & Acquisition !
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    Palmarès du Droit 2021 - UGGC wins the Silver Trophy in Mergers & Acquisition!
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    Leaders League 2021 – UGGC ranked in 3 categories in Promotion & Construction
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    Leaders League 2021 - UGGC Law firm, ranked in 4 categories in Litigation & Arbitration
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    Legal 500 2020 - UGGC ranked in Private Equity: venture/growth capital
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    Legal 500 2020 - UGGC ranked in Real Estate
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    News

    (David Gordon-Krief appears in 15 news)
    Transaction
    UGGC Avocats advises Eternam on its first venture into the healthcare sector
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    Transaction
    UGGC Avocats advised RedTree Capital in the acquisition of a building located at 11, avenue Hoche in Paris (75008)
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    Transaction
    UGGC Avocats and GCA on the coordinated operation to acquire the capital of the Olmix group
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    Analyse de David Gordon-Krief sur L’interprofessionnalité, un atout majeur pour placer les avocats au service de l’économie
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    Suite à la publication de son livre Et si le droit n’existait pas, David Gordon-Krief interviendra,
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    Et si le droit n’existait pas ?
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    Anticiper ce que seront les besoins en droit dans dix ans
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    Comment le droit peut-il porter la compétitivité et la croissance de nos entreprises ?
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    Stop à l’avocat bashing !
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    Le prestige d’un droit traduit la puissance économique d’un pays
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    Nous entrons dans une période où les avocats vont avoir intérêt à apporter de la valeur ajoutée
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    Secret professionnel de l’avocat : une garantie des libertés qu’il faut protéger
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    Anticiper les mutations du droit
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    Les professions libérales courtisées
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