De Gaulle Fleurance & Associés houses a broad team which handles the full range of issues concerning competition law, IT, and data protection within life sciences. The team regularly appears before the French administrative courts and the French Competition Authority in disputes concerning marketing authorisations and allegations of abuse of dominant position. Jean-Marie Job, Cécile Théard-Jallu, and Francine Le Péchon-Joubert co-lead the practice. Job is particularly well-versed in mandates involving IT contracts, and both personal and commercial data management. Théard-Jallu is noted for her broad expertise in clinical research projects and technology transfers, while Le Péchon-Joubert regularly advises on trademark portfolio management and joint ventures.

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  • 'They are especially good in dealing with complex matters at the cross-roads between digital and life sciences. They are used to working on cutting-edge topics.'
  • 'Cécile Théard-Jallu and Francine Le Péchon-Joubert have very good knowledge of the life sciences sector and a deep understanding of the specific legislation. They are flexible and always available.'

Key clients

  • Institute For Smart Health
  • CEGEDIM
  • CIP
  • Genopole
  • Hoya Surgical GMBH

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Jean-Marie Job, Cécile Théard-Jallu, Francine Le Péchon-Joubert