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TMT: Information Technology | Europe

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The below TMT: Information Technology rankings table provides market-leading insights on the top ranked lawyers and law firms whose advice and legal services can be purchased in France. The rankings are the result of extensive research by our internal research team, who conduct interviews with in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers who have worked alongside them. Use our table and ranking system to identify the most suited provider of legal services for you.

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Senior Statespeople

  1. Alain Bensoussan
    Lexing Alain Bensoussan Avocats | TMT: Information Technology
    2024 | Senior Statespeople
  2. Christiane Féral-Schuhl
    FÉRAL | TMT: Information Technology
    2024 | Senior Statespeople
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Band 1

  1. Laurent Szuskin
    1
    Laurent Szuskin
    Baker McKenzie AARPI
    Baker McKenzie AARPI | TMT: Information Technology
    2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked
    Laurent Szuskin is a market-leading figure who frequently assists blue-chip clients with IT contracts and licensing mandates.
  2. Mahasti Razavi
    1
    Mahasti Razavi
    August Debouzy
    August Debouzy | TMT: Information Technology
    2024 | Band 1 | 12 Years Ranked
    Mahasti Razavi maintains her position as a leading practitioner in the IT field, drawing upon her expertise to assist high-profile clients with contractual negotiations, licensing and contentious issues.
  3. Rémy Bricard
    1
    Rémy Bricard
    Baker McKenzie AARPI
    Baker McKenzie AARPI | TMT: Information Technology
    2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked
    Rémy Bricard is one of the leading figures in the market for information technology matters. He regularly advises software companies and technology clients on licensing agreements and IT contracts. He is well placed to handle international matters.
  4. Stéphane Lemarchand
    1
    Stéphane Lemarchand
    DLA Piper France LLP
    DLA Piper France LLP | TMT: Information Technology
    2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked
    "Stéphane is reactive, accessible, pleasant and reassuring in a crisis. He has good knowledge of other players in the market, giving practical recommendations."
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Band 2

  1. Ahmed Baladi
    2
    Ahmed Baladi
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | TMT: Information Technology
    2024 | Band 2 | 13 Years Ranked
    "Ahmed is fast, effective and very capable of creating an interpersonal relationship of mutual trust. He benefits from analytical skills and extreme clarity in explaining complexity by making it simple."
  2. Marie-Hélène Tonnellier
    2
    Marie-Hélène Tonnellier
    OYAT
    OYAT | TMT: Information Technology
    2024 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
    Marie-Hélène Tonnellier of OYAT moves up the rankings this year on the basis of increased market recognition. She advises on a wide range of IT matters, including software agreements, development and integration agreements, and licensing issues. Her clients range from market-leading domestic companies to international brands.
  3. Thierry Dor
    2
    Thierry Dor
    Gide Loyrette Nouel
    Gide Loyrette Nouel | TMT: Information Technology
    2024 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
    "Thierry has skills in crisis management and provides extremely quick responses that are very pertinent and reassuring."
  4. François-Pierre Lani
    Derriennic & Associés | TMT: Information Technology
    2024 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. Alexandra Neri
    3
    Alexandra Neri
    Herbert Smith Freehills
    Herbert Smith Freehills | TMT: Information Technology
    2024 | Band 3 | 18 Years Ranked
    Alexandra Neri of Herbert Smith Freehills moves up in the rankings this year. She offers both advisory and litigious IT support to technology groups and multinational companies.
    Key sectors
    Agriculture and Agribusiness|Health and Life Sciences|Industrials, Engineering and Manufacturing|Retail and Consumer|Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT)
  2. Bertrand Liard
    3
    Bertrand Liard
    White & Case LLP
    White & Case LLP | TMT: Information Technology
    2024 | Band 3 | 16 Years Ranked
    Bertrand Liard acts for high-profile clients on a wide array of IT mandates, including litigation and transactional mandates. He is also well versed in data protection regulations.
  3. Guillaume Seligmann
    3
    Guillaume Seligmann
    Ayache
    Ayache | TMT: Information Technology
    2024 | Band 3 | 13 Years Ranked
    Guillaume Seligmann of Ayache assists with IT contracts, licensing agreements and data privacy. He acts for a range of blue-chip corporates and technology companies.
  4. Olivia Luzi
    3
    Olivia Luzi
    FÉRAL | TMT: Information Technology
    2024 | Band 3 | 9 Years Ranked
    Olivia Luzi assists with IT contracts, software licensing and contentious IT mandates. She is also well placed to advise on GDPR compliance and data protection regulations. She joined FÉRAL in January 2024.
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Band 4

  1. Anne-Solène Gay
    4
    Anne-Solène Gay
    BEHRING
    BEHRING | TMT: Information Technology
    2024 | Band 4 | 16 Years Ranked
    "I find her particularly brilliant and appreciate how she knows the technical legal aspects but gives very pragmatic advice on the commercial elements. She knows how to guide us to avoid contentious matters."
  2. 4
    Dessislava Savova
    Clifford Chance Europe LLP
    Clifford Chance Europe LLP | TMT: Information Technology
    2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked
    Dessislava Savova of Clifford Chance enters the rankings due to noted expertise in IT and data protection matters, including cloud services agreements and regulatory frameworks. Her advice is sought by an international client base.
  3. Gilles Rouvier
    4
    Gilles Rouvier
    Lawways
    Lawways | TMT: Information Technology
    2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
    "Gilles is very informative and a great guide. He is consistent and tenacious, and he accompanies the client well, but he also knows his role in the decisions and understands our risks."
    Key sectors
    Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT)
  4. Jean-Luc Juhan
    4
    Jean-Luc Juhan
    Latham & Watkins LLP
    Latham & Watkins LLP | TMT: Information Technology
    2024 | Band 4 | 7 Years Ranked
    Jean-Luc Juhan of Latham & Watkins maintains an established practice in information technology, assisting clients with IT agreements, fintech products and regulatory issues.
  5. Jonathan Rofé
    4
    Jonathan Rofé
    DLA Piper France LLP
    DLA Piper France LLP | TMT: Information Technology
    2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    Jonathan Rofé advises high-profile clients on the negotiation and implementation of IT contracts, outsourcing and global framework agreements.
  6. Louis De Gaulle
    4
    Louis De Gaulle
    De Gaulle Fleurance
    De Gaulle Fleurance | TMT: Information Technology
    2024 | Band 4 | 18 Years Ranked
    Louis De Gaulle has a notable information technology practice, regularly advising clients on IT contract negotiations. He also assists with transactions and litigation.
  7. 4
    Marc Schuler
    Taylor Wessing | TMT: Information Technology
    2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    Marc Schuler joins the rankings this year in recognition of his breadth of expertise in IT cases, on both contentious and contractual matters. He is sought after by international clients, including IT service providers and software publishers.
  8. Nadège Martin
    4
    Nadège Martin
    Norton Rose Fulbright
    Norton Rose Fulbright | TMT: Information Technology
    2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked
    Nadège Martin of Norton Rose Fulbright enters the rankings this year in recognition of her varied experience in contentious and contractual IT matters.
  9. 4
    Philippe Glaser
    Taylor Wessing | TMT: Information Technology
    2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked
    Philippe Glaser enters the rankings this year. He is recognised for the depth of his experience advising international technology companies on framework contract negotiations, management of data breaches and strategic IT projects.
  10. 4
    Sébastien Proust
    Herbert Smith Freehills
    Herbert Smith Freehills | TMT: Information Technology
    2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    Sébastien Proust of Herbert Smith Freehills handles contentious and non-contentious IT mandates. He acts for leading global technology and e-commerce companies.
  11. Stéphane Leriche
    4
    Stéphane Leriche
    Bird & Bird
    Bird & Bird | TMT: Information Technology
    2024 | Band 4 | 8 Years Ranked
    Stéphane Leriche advises high-profile clients on strategic partnerships, outsourcing and software platform matters, as well as acting in litigation.
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Up and Coming

  1. Anne-Sophie Lampe
    U
    Anne-Sophie Lampe
    Bird & Bird
    Bird & Bird | TMT: Information Technology
    2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked
    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.
  2. Jeanne Dauzier
    U
    Jeanne Dauzier
    DLA Piper France LLP
    DLA Piper France LLP | TMT: Information Technology
    2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked
    "Jeanne is someone definitely up-and-coming. She has a lot of poise and is quite savvy, articulate and convincing."
  3. Vera Lukic
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    Vera Lukic
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | TMT: Information Technology
    2024 | Up and Coming | 3 Years Ranked
    Vera Lukic assists with outsourcing and cybersecurity matters and contractual disputes.