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Behring

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Behring provides a broad-ranging offering in the IT space, with particular expertise in regulatory issues, as well as related competition and IP law matters. The firm is also notable for its activity in across Africa, where it assists both public and private sector clients. The practice is led by Anne-Solène Gay, who has a deep knowledge of the telecoms industry and significant litigation experience.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Their in-depth knowledge of the telecoms, information technology, space, and intellectual property law industrial sectors is undeniably one of their main skills. The team is able to navigate the complex nuances of these areas with ease, enabling them to provide exceptional legal advice to their clients.'

  • 'The team gives us complete satisfaction. They provide excellent quality work, demonstrate very good legal technicality on their subjects while being very pragmatic in their approach and they deliver within deadlines that always respect our own constraints. Finally, the amount of their fees is perfectly consistent with the quality of the service they provide.' 

  • ‘Anne-Solène Gay follows the cases very closely and is always available and responsive in the event of an urgent matter.'

  • ‘The Behring team has been our TMT advisor for over three years. We continue to use their services because we are very satisfied with their expertise. They provide the requested elements diligently and are always precise in their answers. Their knowledge of TMT and the regulatory environment is a valuable asset, as well as the nuances provided in the answers. Prices are competitive in relation to the quality provided.' 

  • ‘Anne-Solène Gay: always available, she is very efficient and perfectly to the point in her answers.'

  • ‘The team is always very available and attentive to find pragmatic solutions.'

  • ‘We have a complementary team with practitioners who complement each other perfectly and work effectively together. The team as a whole is responsive, efficient and proactive.'

  • ‘Anne-Solène Gay is pleasant to work with and responsive.'

Key clients

  • SPS (formerly SWISS POST SOLUTIONS)
  • GROUP VIVENDI AFRICA (GVA)
  • QOVOLTIS
  • Advised SPS, a global IT/BPO service provider, in the negotiation of IT outsourcing contracts with its
  • clients and on various cybersecurity, IT, and data protection-related matters
  • CONECS
  • LILLYBELLE
  • WRAY CASTLE
  • MOBYFLY
  • WORLD BANK
  • ECOWAS
  • AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK

Work highlights

  • Advising SPS on the negotiation of IT outsourcing contracts with its clients and on various cybersecurity, IT, and data protection-related matters.
  • Advised Conecs, a joint venture between the four main issuers of meal vouchers in France, on the negotiation of a contract with Worldline for the provision of IT services, consisting of IT development and software integration services of an electronic payment platform for luncheon voucher.
  • Advised MobyFly, a Swiss company specialising in zero-emission hydrofoil boats, on its software license contract negotiations and IT development protection strategy in the context of its fundraising and commercial development activities.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Anne-Solène Gay