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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    Le Point 2024 - UGGC Avocats ranked in urban planning law
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    Le Point 2024 - UGGC Avocats ranked in transport law
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    Le Point 2024 -UGGC Avocats ranked in public law
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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 Administrative and Public Law
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    Legal 500 2024 - UGGC Avocats ranked in Media and Entertainment : Art
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    Palmarès du Droit 2024: UGGC Avocats takes silver in public law
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    Chambers & Partners 2024 - UGGC Avocats once again ranked in Public Law Europe - France
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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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    Top Ranked 2024 — UGGC Avocats ranked among the top specialists in Real Estate law
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    Leaders League 2023 — UGGC Avocats ranked in Public business law - Urban planning and development
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    Leaders League 2023 — UGGC Avocats ranked in Public business law - Market regulation
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    Leaders League 2023 — UGGC Avocats ranked in Public business law - Land management
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    Leaders League 2023 — UGGC Avocats ranked in Public business law - Public property rights
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    Leaders League 2023 — UGGC Avocats ranked in Public business law - Administrative contracts and related litigation
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    Leaders League 2023 — UGGC Avocats ranked in Public business law - Local authorities & mixed economy
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    Legal 500 2023 - UGGC Avocats ranked in Real Estate
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    Trophée du droit 2023 - UGGC Avocats in the Public Business Law - Administrative Litigation category
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    Leaders League 2023 — UGGC Avocats ranked in Energy & Environment Law - Energy: market regulation
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    Le Monde du Droit 2023 - UGGC Avocats ranked in public business law
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    Trophée du droit 2023 - UGGC Avocats ranked in Real Estate - Lease
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    Legal 500 2023 – UGGC Law Firm ranked tier 2 in Media and entertainment: Art
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    Who’s Who Legal 2023 – 7 UGGC lawyers individually ranked
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    Leaders League 2022 - UGGC ranked in 5 categories in Africa and Morocco
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    Palmarès du Droit 2022 – UGGC Avocats wins the Bronze Trophy in Urban Planning!
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    Palmarès du Droit 2022 :UGGC Avocats wins bronze award in public law
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    Legal 500 2022 – UGGC Avocats ranked band 2 in Administrative and Public Law
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    Chambers & Partners 2022 – UGGC Avocats, ranked band 2 in public law
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    Best Lawyers 2022 - UGGC Avocats, awarded "Law Firm of the Year" in Public Law and 11 partners recognized "Best Lawyers"!
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    Legal 500 Morocco 2021 - UGGC & Associés ranked in 4 categories!
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    Legal 500 2021 - UGGC ranked band 2 in Administrative and Public Law
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    Palmarès du Droit 2021 - UGGC wins the Golden Trophy in Public Law!
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    Leaders League 2021 - UGGC ranked in 4 categories in Africa and Morocco
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    Legal 500 2020 - UGGC Law Firm ranked in Administrative and Public law
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    Leaders League 2021 – UGGC ranked in 3 categories in Promotion & Construction
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    Leaders League – Public & Corporate players 2020 – UGGC ranked in 7 categories
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    Best Lawyers 2020 - UGGC teams awarded Best Lawyers in 16 practices
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    Leaders League 2021 - UGGC ranked in 7 categories in Public Law
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    Legal 500 2020 - The UGGC Casablanca office, ranked in dispute resolution
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    Legal 500 2020 - The UGGC Casablanca office, ranked in banking, finance and capital markets
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    Legal 500 2020 - The UGGC Casablanca office, ranked in Project and Public Law
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    Legal 500 2020 - The UGGC Casablanca office, ranked in Tourism and Real Estate
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    Legal 500 2020 - The UGGC Casablanca office, ranked in Commercial law, Corporate law and M&A
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    News

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