Industry focus: IT and internet

Racine

Highly regarded for its ‘customer-centric’ approach, the IT and data protection team at Racine leverages a growing team of experts to advise on a wide range of matters, notably new technologies, digitalisation, data protection and personal data regulation. Eric Barbry advises companies and international groups on digital transformation, protection concepts, trademarks and the protection of intangible assets, and the use of IP rights. Charles Bouffier is a specialist in litigation concerning software infringement and IT matters.

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Testimonials

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‘A dynamic and innovative team that recruits high-level complementary skills. A strong understanding of needs and expectations.’
‘Eric Barbry has a strong analytical capacity, an ability to understand our issues and anticipate in a constantly evolving digital context.’
‘Racine is great at understanding needs, analyzing risks, advising by really putting itself in the client's shoes and defending the client's interests.’
‘Racine stands out for its client-centric approach. The team takes the time to understand the specific needs of the client. It offers tailor-made solutions. This particular attention to customer relations, combined with great responsiveness, strengthens us in our desire to continue our collaboration with Racine.’
‘Eric Barbry is particularly brilliant in his analyses, sharp in his knowledge, efficient in his communications and negotiations.’
‘The IT team stands out for its expertise in the IT field, which makes it a specialist in this type of litigation, and for its combativeness on difficult cases. The team practices a mode of collaboration with partners and customers that gives pride of place to trust and autonomy.’
‘Eric Barbry is the lawyer I work with the most, he is an expert in IT matters which places him in the category of the few recognized specialists in the field. He is also particularly innovative in his way of addressing disputes.'
‘Specialized legal expertise. In-depth knowledge of IT and data privacy. Practical experience. Very good advice for the implementation of global group governance.'

Key clients

Fédération EBEN
ADN Tourisme

Work highlights

Assisted Fédération EBEN in managing legal risks related to IT and personal data which included drawing up an IT compliance pack and a telecoms compliance pack, which involves drafting standard contracts and documents and making them available to all members.