White & Case LLP
White & Case LLP pulls together a strong data protection and privacy offering, with data security breach preparedness and response, compliance with the APEC Cross-Border Privacy Rules System and the handling of privacy-related disputes all areas in which the firm excels. Due diligence for M&A work is another area of strength for the team. Bertrand Liard co-leads the unit and is praised for his ‘very strong expertise in the field of new technologies’. He is also known for his in-depth knowledge of contentious cross-border data work. Clara Hainsdorf often assists her clients with their interactions with the CNIL and other data protection authorities, and is noted for her ’impeccable expertise‘.
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Testimonials
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‘A dynamic team, with active and well-presented communication.'
‘Bertrand Liard has very strong expertise in the field of new technologies, with a perspective that is always relevant and interesting on the questions submitted to him.’
‘The team has always been able to scale its work as closely as possible to the client's needs. Able to enter deep dive when requested or provide light support.'
‘Clara Hainsdorf and Bertrand Liard have great client care and listening skills.’
‘What it is really a strength for the White & Case team is its adaptability to its clients' requirements. White & Case always proposes dedicated solutions and never a pre-shaped proposal.’
‘Clara Hainsdorf and Bertrand Liar are very pleasant. Their direct approach and the ease with which we can work is a real plus. Their client contact is excellent, in addition to their impeccable expertise.’
Key clients
- Meta (formerly Facebook)
- Publicis
- Vivendi
- Natixis
- Free/Free Mobile
- Compagnie de Saint-Gobain/Saint-Gobain Group
- Carmignac
- Société Générale
- Crédit Agricole Group
- Nestlé
- Skello
Work highlights
- Advising French mass media holding company Vivendi on the intragroup sharing of customers'/visitors' personal data to enrich user profiles and customise content for user and visitors.
- Assisting Publicis with data protection issues relating to its strategic partnership with Carrefour in the field of retail media, including the development of a behavioural advertising platform and its exclusive distribution.
- Advising Free in the context of a dawn raid by the CNIL and the associated CNIL sanctions procedure.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Bertrand Liard, Clara Hainsdorf