Alexandra Neri
Herbert Smith Freehills LLPThe ‘very sharp’ team at Herbert Smith Freehills LLP is equally adept at handling contentious and advisory matters for its clients. The firm regularly represents its clients on GDPR compliance, CNIL issues, and large-scale digitalisation projects. Noted by clients for being an ’outstanding lawyer’ the team is led by Alexandra Neri, who in addition to being a cyber crime expert is noted for her ability to handle data privacy issues and dawn raids, as well as data transfer conflicts. Sébastien Proust is also a key name at the firm; his recent work includes advising on the digitalisation of books and the “right to be forgotten”, and the legal status of video platforms as well as personal data rights.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Responsiveness and expertise.’
‘Alexandra Néri is an expert in the field of IP and personal data protection.'
'Creativity, ingenuity, rigor.'
‘The team is very sharp in its analyses and the knowledge of the regulations and practices of the authorities is very solid. The team also provides very practical and useful deliverables for the client, which is not always the case with all firms.'
‘Alexandra Neri, in addition to her natural sympathy, is an outstanding lawyer. She knows how to think outside the box and is always one step ahead. It is a real pleasure to work with her. Very available and responsive as well as her entire team.’
‘Herbert Smith Freehills LLP has a highly skilled data protection team, combining deep technical expertise with a thorough understanding of local and international regulations, such as GDPR. Their personalised and solution-oriented approach enables them to provide tailored advice, while being responsive in critical situations. The team is distinguished by its international network, its ability to handle complex and cross-border cases, and its use of advanced technologies to optimise privacy management. It is thus positioned among the market leaders thanks to its innovation, diversity and its commitment to building long-term relationships with its clients.’
‘Within the Herbert Smith Freehills LLP team, Alexandra Neri particularly stands out for her in-depth understanding of data protection issues and her ability to provide strategic advice tailored to the specific needs of each client. Her rigor, her sense of pedagogy and her pragmatic approach make her a privileged contact for companies facing complex compliance and crisis management issues.'
Key clients
- Expedia Group/ Homeaway
Work highlights
- Assisting Google in several ongoing disputes in respect of the listing of personal data in Google search results.
- Assisting several subsidiaries of the Expedia group (HomeAway, EG Rentals) in relation to a litigation against the Paris town hall council regarding Expedia's refusal to communicate user data for the purpose of penal inquiries.
- Representing Tripadvisor in a dispute brought by the Paris City Hall ("Ville de Paris") before the Paris High Court.
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Alexandra Neri