About

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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.

Chambers Review

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TMT - France

2
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.

Work Highlights

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  • Bird & Bird advised HubOne on the first data intermediary service in compliance with the EU DGA.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Ariane Mole
1
Ariane Mole
1
Band 1

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

Ariane Mole is an excellent lawyer who is recognised and respected in the world of privacy and data protection.

Stéphane Leriche
4
Stéphane Leriche
4
Band 4

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

He is on top of things.

Anne-Sophie Lampe
U
Anne-Sophie Lampe
U
Up and Coming

Anne-Sophie Lampe is recognised for her experience assisting IT service providers with litigation proceedings.

Her interpersonal skills and communication skills are highly appreciated by our organisation.

Anne-Sophie Lampe offers high-quality services and is able to handle complex cases, while taking into account the operational and financial constraints of her client.

Willy Mikalef
Willy Mikalef
Spotlight

Willy Mikalef enters the rankings this year. He offers regulatory advice and contractual expertise in the telecommunications sector.

Willy Mikalef is, in my opinion, the new star in telecommunications.

Willy Mikalef has in-depth and solid expertise.

Ranked Lawyers at
Bird & Bird

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France

TMT: Data Protection

Ariane Mole
1
Ariane Mole
1
Band 1
TMT: Information Technology

Stéphane Leriche
4
Stéphane Leriche
4
Band 4
Anne-Sophie Lampe
U
Anne-Sophie Lampe
U
Up and Coming
TMT: Telecommunications

Willy Mikalef
Willy Mikalef
Spotlight

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