HGF Office

Paris

73 Rue de Vaugirard,
Paris,
75006
France

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HGF is dedicated to providing a comprehensive service both across Europe and internationally. Contact us to find out how we can work with your business.

Tel. +33 (0)256 855 929

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Following the success of the Rennes office which opened in June 2021 we have now launched a second office in France, based in Paris.

This office will support HGF France by providing further expertise both to our local and international clients. The team will also collaborate with firms multidisciplinary specialists across the HGF network to provide expert advise across electronics, engineering, life sciences, chemistry, trade marks and IP law.

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