Providing assistance in the event of data breaches, advising on the cross-border use of cookies and the data protection aspects of digital joint ventures are all acknowledged proficiencies of the team at Osborne Clarke. Practice co-head Claire Bouchenard, whose practice straddles contentious and advisory work, is an expert in advertising and marketing issues. Data protection questions arising from the use of new technologies such as blockchain is a key focus for fellow co-head Xavier Pican. Grégoire Dumas frequently assists with the drafting of IT contracts, while Laurène Zaggia is well versed in data protection issues in smart cities.
Testimonials
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‘This firm has good knowledge of different industrial sectors and in-depth expertise in digital issues. Since its creation, the team has built its expertise with both French and foreign clients, and with both digital service providers and client companies of these services, and knows very well how to advance the digital transformation projects of companies.’
‘Grégoire Dumas and Claire Bouchenard display a pragmatic and efficient approach to cases.’
‘Very innovative, competent, available, fast and efficient.’
‘Very good understanding of clients' issues.'
‘Claire Bouchenard always looks for innovative solutions.’
‘Xavier Pican is a very competent expert, providing additional advice on the subject to enable improvements in the client's organisation.'
Key clients
- RelevanC
- Elsan group
- Unicancer
- The Pokemon Company International
- Richemont
Work highlights
- Assisting Elsan group, a major player in the heathcare sector in France, in relation to a major data breach involving ransomware.
- Assisted Unicancer with negotiating the creation of a consortium with Owkin, a biotech specialising in AI applied to medical research, for the official launch of PortrAIt.
- Assisting RelevanC with negotiations with Intermarché for the creation of a digital joint venture (Infinity Advertising) and for a retail, media and data-sharing services agreement.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Claire Bouchenard, Xavier Pican