Noted for its ‘perfect’ mastering of GDPR and health data-related issues, the team at Delsol Avocats frequently handles the setting up of data warehouses, whilst also advising on CNIL authorisations. The group acts in a number of product liability disputes and clinical trials, notably advising networks of biologists, nurses, and physicians, in addition to funds and companies seeking to invest in networks. ’Extremely competent’ practice head Jeanne Bossi Malafosse is known for her deep expertise in health information systems, particularly in relation to the conditions necessary for accessing health data for medical research purposes, and the new regulations governing the sharing of health data. Gaëlle Merlier has broad contentious expertise, regularly acting in product liability disputes, and advising on health authority inspections, investments into the health care sector, and compliance programmes.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team is particularly competent, and is recognised in the field of data protection.’

  • ‘Jeanne Bossi Malafosse is extremely competent and collaborative.’

  • ‘The team has perfect mastery of all the regulations surrounding GDPR and health data. Their advice is always pragmatic and allows us to progress.’

  • ‘The team is very professional, available and attentive to its customers. We received very good support for very complex subjects.’

  • ‘An efficient, flexible, available team that met our expectations despite a very tight schedule. A very professional collaboration with high added value. ’

  • ‘We are delighted with the support provided by DELSOL's team, due to its versatility, pragmatism, good understanding of our challenges, and availability.’

  • ‘The team we work with has mastered the regulations relating to the GDPR, particularly as applied to the pharmaceutical/health sector.’

  • ‘Jeanne Bossi Malafosse is very responsive, and gives good advice. We are very satisfied with her analysis. ’

Key clients

  • Astrazeneca Docaposte
  • Takeda
  • Impact healthcare
  • CNOP (Conseil National de l'Ordre des Pharmaciens)
  • Owkin
  • Rhisa
  • Santé Cie
  • Unilabs
  • Viatris
  • Urgencemed
  • Insmed
  • Parquest
  • Eurazeo
  • Ipsen Pharma
  • Ipsen Consumer Healthcare
  • CNGE (National College of Teaching General Practitioners)

Work highlights

  • Advising Parquest on the healthcare regulatory aspects surrounding the creation of Imaneo, a network of radiologists in the south of France (publication in the LJA).
  • Advising Astrazeneca, Docaposte, Impact Healthcare and Takeda in the implementation of new data bases in the data lake Agoria Santé.
  • Advising Owkin on French and European law, and strategic matters regarding the valorisation of data. The firm is also acting as a partner for Owkin on several multi-jurisdictional studies.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Jeanne Bossi Malafosse, Gaëlle Merlier

Other key lawyers

Bastien Pavec