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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.

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.

Work Highlights

Provided by Bird & Bird

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

  • Bird & Bird a conseillé HubOne sur le premier service d’intermédiaire de données conforme à la DGA de l’UE.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Bird & Bird know how to be creative, and their data protection approach is perfectly in line with the expectations of today's large tech groups.

TMT respondent
France

The law firm offers highly relevant legal strategies, taking into account the client's operational and budgetary constraints, despite the legal complexity of the case.

TMT respondent
France

They are very responsive and pragmatic, provide legal know-how and have excellent interpersonal skills.

TMT respondent
France

Ils sont très réactifs et pragmatiques, apportent un savoir-faire juridique et ont des compétences relationnelles excellentes.

TMT respondent
France

Le cabinet propose des stratégies juridiques très pertinentes, prenant en compte les contraintes opérationnelles et budgétaires du client, malgré la complexité du dossier.

TMT respondent
France

Bird & Bird sait faire preuve de créativité, et son approche de protection des données est parfaitement en phase avec les attentes des grands groupes tech d’aujourd’hui.

TMT respondent
France

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.

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

Ariane Mole est une excellente avocate reconnue et respectée dans le secteur de la confidentialité et la protection des données.

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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.

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.

Il est organisé.

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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.

Anne-Sophie Lampe est reconnue pour son expérience dans l’assistance aux prestataires informatiques dans le cadre de procédures contentieuses.

Anne-Sophie Lampe offre des services de grande qualité et peut traiter des dossiers complexes, tout en tenant compte des contraintes opérationnelles et financières de son client.

Ses compétences interpersonnelles et de communication sont très appréciées par notre organisation.

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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.

Willy Mikalef rejoint le classement cette année. Il offre des conseils réglementaires et une expertise contractuelle dans le secteur des télécommunications.

Willy Mikalef est, à mon avis, la nouvelle star des télécommunications.

Willy Mikalef dispose d’une expertise approfondie et solide.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Bird & Bird

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TMT: Data Protection
Ariane Mole
1
Ariane Mole
1
Band 1
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TMT: Information Technology
Stéphane Leriche
4
Stéphane Leriche
4
Band 4
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Anne-Sophie Lampe
U
Anne-Sophie Lampe
U
Up and Coming
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TMT: Telecommunications
Willy Mikalef
Willy Mikalef
Spotlight
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