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Europe Guide 2024 : France
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Hogan Lovells boasts strong expertise in IT contracts and transactions, as well as data regulations and compliance. The lawyers represent a range of French and international clients, including social media and software companies, startups and financial institutions.
Work Highlights
- Hogan Lovells advised General Electric to obtain for the first time a separation of its Binding Corporate Rules approved by the CNIL in the context of a spin-off operation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Hogan Lovells succeeded extraordinarily to get approval from the regulator; it was absolutely critical to our business."
"The team always understand what we want. The lawyers are business-oriented, practical and know our company's objectives."
"Hogan Lovells' privacy and tech team has the experience and the capacity to handle all types of complex matters from a privacy perspective. They are ready to provide local expertise on France but also to step back to get a regional or global view."
"Hogan Lovells succeeded extraordinarily to get approval from the regulator; it was absolutely critical to our business."
"The team always understand what we want. The lawyers are business-oriented, practical and know our company's objectives."
"Hogan Lovells' privacy and tech team has the experience and the capacity to handle all types of complex matters from a privacy perspective. They are ready to provide local expertise on France but also to step back to get a regional or global view."
Notable Practitioners
Etienne Drouard moves up the rankings this year and is highly reputed in the market for his expertise in data protection matters, from the compliance of innovative projects to advising on the impact of regulatory updates.
"Etienne is a reference in the market."
"He is one of the best lawyers we could get. He is not just a lawyer but really a business partner who knows his subject."
"Etienne is a true technician who knows what he is talking about, is extremely flexible and agile in proposing creative solutions, and lastly is very good at explaining his ideas."