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Europe Guide 2024 : France
Band 2
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Provided by Bird & Bird
Our dedicated task force offers eminent intra-sectorial expertise within the French market.
Information technologies We regularly assist blue-chip customers on major outsourcing deals and large Systems Integration Projects, alongside large litigations.
Cloud Computing, Data Management and Data Protection Our team offers expertise around Open Data, Big Data and Cloud technology for various entities.
Internet and Ecommerce, Market place and digital business We offer expertise handling hosting liability issues deriving from UGC content. Our team recently published a EU Geo-Blocking Regulation Guide.
Telecoms Our telecoms team works for operators and investors, as well as on infrastructure projects for operators, public entities, and international institutions.
Media E-commerce, Communications, IT and IP We provide a full range of services around content creation, financing, production, licensing & distribution, protection & regulation and related corporate transactions.
Fintech Our teams assist on various aspects of payment service businesses, as well as on the mining and trading of virtual currencies, distributed ledgers, smart contracts and ledger implementations.
Members:
Géraldine Arbant: IT - IP-eCommerce
Cathie-Rosalie Joly: Electronic payment, IT–Cybersecurity
Stephane Leriche: IT-Outsourcing-Telecom
Ariane Mole & Willy Mikalef: Data Protection
Alexandre Vuchot: Internet - eCommerce-Media
Chambers Review
Bird & Bird has a well-recognised team in IT and data protection law and moves up the rankings this year. The law firm regularly advises on new technologies, including matters related to e-commerce and cloud services agreements. The lawyers also handle contentious matters arising from IT agreements and counterfeit software. The team represents software companies, as well as clients from the insurance, retail and telecommunications sectors.
Work Highlights
- Bird & Bird assisted Euronext with data protection litigation before the Conseil d'État.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I want to know what the law really means, and Bird & Bird help us with actionable advice which is valuable."
"The team really understand our business, and there is always someone who will be able to give me a quick and practical solution."
"I want to know what the law really means, and Bird & Bird help us with actionable advice which is valuable."
"The team really understand our business, and there is always someone who will be able to give me a quick and practical solution."
Notable Practitioners
Ariane Mole is highly regarded for her expertise in data protection law, particularly with regard to CNIL investigations.
"Her insights into how the authority approaches matters are invaluable. Ariane is such an asset."
Stéphane Leriche advises high-profile clients on strategic partnerships, outsourcing and software platform matters, as well as acting in litigation.
"Stéphane's willingness to adapt efficiently and quickly is impressive."
Anne-Sophie Lampe enters the rankings in recognition of her experience assisting IT service providers with litigation proceedings. She joined Bird & Bird in October 2023.
Ranked Lawyers at
Bird & Bird
France
Members
Provided by Bird & Bird
Alexandre Vuchot
Cathie-Rosalie Joly
Géraldine Arbant
Merav Griguer
Stephane Leriche
Industries
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Aerospace & Defence
Automobile & Parts
Banks
Commercial & Professional Services
Consumer Product Manufacturing
Energy
Financial Services
Food & Drink Producers
Healthcare
Insurance
Media
Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
Retail
Software & Computer Services
Sports
Technology, Hardware & Electronics
Telecommunications
Transportation
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