Philippe Hansen

Partner

Offices : Paris office / Africa Desk

languages : French / English

Introduction

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.

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)
  • Rankings

    (Philippe Hansen quoted in 6 rankings)
    Best Lawyers 2025 - UGGC Avocats ranked in public law
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    Best Lawyers 2025 - UGGC Avocats ranked in public finance law
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    Best Lawyers 2025 - UGGC Avocats ranked in Construction Law
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    News

    (Philippe Hansen appears in 6 news)
    Blog
    In-Depth: Art Law, France with Jean-François Canat, Line-Alexa Glotin, Philippe Hansen, and Laure Assumpçao
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    Publishing
    Lexology Panoramic: Art Law in France with Jean-François Canat, Line-Alexa Glotin, Philippe Hansen and Laure Assumpçao
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    Publishing
    The Art Collecting Legal Handbook wih Jean-François Canat, Philippe Hansen and Laure Assumpçao
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    Publishing
    Philippe Hansen participated to the Obiter Dictum legal podcast
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    Publishing
    UGGC’s Art Market team is honoured to have contributed to the 2021 edition of “The Art Law Review”
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