Mr Stéphane Leriche > Bird & Bird > Paris, France > Lawyer Profile

Bird & Bird
2 rue de la Chaussée d'Antin
75009 Paris
France
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Work Department

Inforation Technologies

Position

Stéphane provides cutting edge, business-oriented advice on all aspects of technology transactions and partnerships Stéphane is a partner in ourCommercial and IT Groups, based in Paris. His specific interests include the drafting and negotiation of commercial contracts in the Information Technology, Communications and eCommerce sectors. His current practice is focused on high profile transactions and strategic partnerships, advising major companies in structuring their strategic alliances, joint ventures , IT and business process outsourcing deals. Stéphane has extensive experience of complex and structured contractual arrangements, particularly in regulated environments. In addition to his transactional work, Stéphane’s advises on copyright issues related to the protection of technology assets such as software and databases in both contentious and non-contentious matters. Stéphane regularly contributes to publications on information technology-related matters and is a frequent speaker at conference on such matters.

Languages

French, English

Lawyer Rankings

France > Industry focus: Telecoms 

Bird & Bird has a strong track record advising on projects in France and in emerging markets and is able to draw on the firm’s strong capabilities in multiple areas to advise on competition issues, regulatory compliance, contentious matters, and commercial and public law issues. Clients include governments, private companies, technology conglomerates and telephone technology and handset manufacturers. Stéphane Leriche, who has a strong transactional practice, and Willy Mikalef, who combines space law with his specialism in telecoms, are the practice heads. Other key names include Jean-Claude Vecchiatto and Frédérique Dupuis-Toubol.

France > Industry focus: IT and internet 

(Leading partners)

Stéphane LericheBird & Bird

The team at Bird & Bird has a strong footing within the industry and expertise in AI, IT litigation, and cloud computing. The team is led by Stéphane Leriche, who is a transactional expert. Anne-Sophie Lampe is also a key name and combines her skill in litigation and advisory to handle the implementation of major IT projects, internet intermediaries, platforms’ liability, e-reputation, and cyber attacks. Willy Mikalef stands out for regulatory and contractual issues. Cen Zhang is also known for his competency in complex contracts.

Paris > Secteurs et industries > IT and internet

(Les grands avocats du marché)

Stéphane LericheBird & Bird

Bird & Bird regroupe des expertises juridiques de haut niveau en matière d’IA, de contentieux informatique et de cloud computing. La pratique est dirigée par Stéphane Leriche, qui intervient en conseil. Autre membre incontournable de l’équipe,  Anne-Sophie Lampe est recommandée pour ses compétences en conseil et contentieux concernant la mise en œuvre de grands projets informatiques ou la gestion de dossiers d’internet, de responsabilité des plateformes, d’e-réputation et de cyberattaques. Enfin,  Willy Mikalef  traite des problématiques réglementaires et contractuelles, et Cen Zhang conseille ses clients dans la négociation de contrats complexes.

Paris > Secteurs et industries > Télécoms

Bird & Bird assiste ses clients sur la réalisation de leurs projets en France et dans les pays émergents, en traitant les aspects de droit de la concurrence, de conformité réglementaire, de droit commercial et de droit public, en conseil et en contentieux. Des gouvernements, des entreprises privées, des conglomérats technologiques ou encore des fabricants d’équipements téléphoniques sont clients. La pratique est codirigée par Stéphane Leriche, qui intervient fortement en matière transactionnelle ; et Willy Mikalef, un expert des télécoms et du droit spatial. L’équipe comprend aussi Jean-Claude Vecchiatto et Frédérique Dupuis-Toubol.