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Bird & Bird

TMT

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Bird & Bird Paris’ dedicated multi-disciplinary task force of six Tech & Data partners offers our clients an eminent intra-sectorial expertise within the French market. 


Digital Technologies

Advising & litigating on behalf of public & private sector companies, taking care to maintain a balance between IT service providers & suppliers on the one hand, & large-scale users on the other. This approach enables us to maintain a realistic view of market constraints & the risks involved in client/supplier relationships.


Privacy & Data protection

Actively helping clients to respond to complaints & requests to exercise their rights, & also assisting them with the management & notification of security breaches, contracts, procedures & documentation required by the GDPR, assessment of the legal basis for processing, digital compliance (cookies, cyber security), privacy policies, BCRs etc. For many years, we have also provided assistance in the event of inspections - whether on-site or online - by data protection authorities & in the context of sanction proceedings by the CNIL & other authorities.


Telecoms

Leading firm in France for two decades, on contractual, litigation, regulatory & competition field, our the telecom team works for electronic communications operators and investors in France as well as in emerging markets. The team has also an extensive experience on infrastructure projects in particular for operators, public entities, governments and international institutions.

Industries (20)

  • Automobile & Parts
  • Banks
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Energy
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Insurance
  • Media
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Retail
  • Software & Computer Services
  • Sports
  • Technology, Hardware & Electronics
  • Telecommunications
  • Transportation
  • Travel & Leisure
  • Utilities
  • Aerospace & Defence
  • Financial Services
  • Healthcare

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TMT - France

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Bird & Bird has a well-recognised team in IT and data protection law. 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.

À propos de l’équipe

Bird & Bird dispose d’une équipe reconnue dans le domaine de l’informatique et de la protection des données. Le cabinet d’avocats intervient régulièrement en matière de nouvelles technologies, notamment sur des questions liées au e-commerce et aux contrats de services cloud. Les avocats traitent également des questions contentieuses découlant de contrats informatiques et de logiciels contrefaits. L’équipe représente des éditeurs de logiciels, ainsi que des clients des secteurs de l’assurance, du commerce et des télécommunications.

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Work Highlights

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  • Bird & Bird represented Zuora in a dispute before the Paris Commercial Court against UGC.

  • Le cabinet Bird & Bird a représenté Zuora dans un litige devant le Tribunal de commerce de Paris contre UGC.

Strengths

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  • Beyond its legal acumen, the Bird & Bird team’s collaborative and client-focused mindset makes it a genuine pleasure to work with.

    TMT respondentFrance

  • Bird & Bird has expertise and knowledge in both advisory and litigation matters.

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  • Bird & Bird has always been very responsive to our requests and provided excellent support on our case.

    TMT respondentFrance

  • What makes Bird & Bird unique is its ability to combine legal precision with technical fluency, offering clients not just legal advice but strategic foresight in navigating complex legal systems.

    TMT respondentFrance

  • The team at Bird & Bird is great at giving precise and practical advice in a sector that would be quite impossible to navigate without this quality of advice.

    TMT respondentFrance

  • Bird & Bird a toujours été très réactif à nos demandes et nous a apporté un excellent soutien dans notre dossier.

    TMT respondentFrance

Notable Practitioners

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  • Ariane Mole
    Ariane Mole

    Ariane Mole

    Ariane Mole is highly regarded for her expertise in data protection law, particularly with regard to CNIL investigations.

    Ariane Mole est reconnue pour son expertise en droit de la protection des données, notamment en matière de contrôles de la CNIL.

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  • Romain Perray
    Romain Perray

    Romain Perray

    Romain Perray assists multinational clients with GDPR compliance, as well as other regulatory advice. He joined Bird & Bird in March 2026.

    Romain Perray assiste des clients internationaux dans le cadre de la conformité RGPD, ainsi que d’autres conseils réglementaires. Il a rejoint Bird & Bird en Mars 2026.

    • Romain Perray is an expert; he understands decision-making practicality, the authorities responsible for the sector, and he has extensive experience.

      TMT respondentFrance

    • Romain is always available and attentive.

      TMT respondentFrance

    • Romain Perray is a fantastic lawyer; he is a voice that is recognised in the market, so when he defends us people listen and regulators respect him. We love working with him.

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    • Romain Perray est un expert; il comprend les aspects pratiques de la prise de décision, les autorités responsables du secteur et il possède une vaste expérience.

      TMT respondentFrance

    • Romain est un avocat exceptionnel ; il est reconnu sur le marché, et lorsqu’il nous défend, on l’écoute et les autorités de réglementation le respectent. Nous adorons travailler avec lui.

      TMT respondentFrance
    • Romain est toujours disponible et attentif.
      TMT respondentFrance
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  • Willy Mikalef
    Willy Mikalef

    Willy Mikalef

    Willy Mikalef offers regulatory advice and contractual expertise in the telecommunications sector.

    Willy Mikalef offre des conseils réglementaires et une expertise contractuelle dans le secteur des télécommunications.

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  • Anne-Sophie Lampe
    Anne-Sophie Lampe

    Anne-Sophie Lampe

    Anne-Sophie Lampe is recognised for her growing experience, notably in assisting IT service providers with litigation proceedings. She also has expertise in artificial intelligence matters.

    Anne-Sophie Lampe est reconnue pour son expérience croissante, notamment dans l’assistance aux prestataires informatiques dans le cadre de procédures contentieuses. Elle possède également une expertise en matière d'intelligence artificielle.

    • Anne-Sophie Lampe consistently provides advice that is not only technically precise but also commercially insightful and impactful.

      TMT respondentFrance

    • Anne-Sophie knows very well how to handle cases, is very responsive, quick to understand the margins of error for negotiations, and is pragmatic: everything we were looking for.

      TMT respondentFrance

    • Anne-Sophie is exceptionally responsive, consistently providing timely and practical guidance even on complex matters.

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    • It is always a pleasure to work with Anne-Sophie who quickly understands her client's needs and provides concrete, pragmatic answers, while clearly explaining the legal issues.

      TMT respondentFrance

    • C’est un plaisir de travailler avec Anne-Sophie qui comprend rapidement les besoins des clients et apporte des réponses concrètes et pragmatiques, tout en expliquant clairement les enjeux juridiques.

      TMT respondentFrance

    • Anne-Sophie Lampe donne toujours des conseils non seulement techniquement précis, mais aussi pertinents et efficaces sur le plan commercial.

      TMT respondentFrance
    • Anne-Sophie est exceptionnellement réactive et fournit systématiquement des conseils opportuns et pratiques, même sur des sujets complexes.
      TMT respondentFrance

    • Anne-Sophie sait parfaitement gérer les dossiers, elle est très réactive, elle comprend rapidement les marges d'erreur lors des négociations et elle est pragmatique: tout ce que nous recherchions.

      TMT respondentFrance
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  • Stéphane Leriche
    Stéphane Leriche

    Stéphane Leriche

    Stéphane Leriche advises high-profile clients on strategic partnerships, outsourcing and software platform matters, as well as acting in litigation.

    Stéphane Leriche conseille des clients de premier plan sur des questions de partenariats stratégiques, d’externalisation et de plateformes logicielles, ainsi que sur des contentieux.

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