The team at Bird & Bird regularly handles regulatory compliance, GDPR issues, data transfers, personal data issues, ransomware attacks and data governance both in France and across other European states. Clients include large consultancy firms, sports organisations, banks and major players in the health and life sciences sectors. Digital compliance expert Ariane Mole heads the practice and has expertise in dawn raids, data-related litigation, cyber security and e-health. Willy Mikalef leverages his experience to advise on data protection and cybersecurity requirements among other matters. Oriane Zubcevic is noted for handling GDPR compliance audits and Julie Verdure provides additional support.

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Key clients

  • HubOne
  • Doctolib
  • LEEM
  • IQVIA
  • DPD Group - Geopost
  • Shoebox
  • VALIUZ

Work highlights

  • Assisting HubOne in the context of the first data intermediary service within the meaning of the recently enacted EU Data Governance Act (DGA).

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Willy Mikalef
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ariane Mole, Willy Mikalef

Other key lawyers

Willy Mikalef, Oriane Zubcevic, Julie Verdure