The team at Latham & Watkins undertakes a wide array of IT and internet matters including data and technology transactions, privacy, cybersecurity and connectivity issues. The practice is led by Jean-Luc Juhan who has a particular focus on global IT projects and strategic AI and digital platform alliances. He is also well-regarded for his work on M&A transactions in the IT space, NFTs and fintech.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team is responsive and perfectly attentive. They have a detailed knowledge of our files and do not hesitate to offer us reflections (in the form of a conference) on related subjects.'
  • ‘Jean Luc Juhan, the partner who follows our files, has a very good reflection on our files. The fact that Latham is an international firm also allows us to understand the major changes in the industry that are shared with us by JL Juhan.'

  • ‘The team demonstrates appreciated responsiveness. Effective input even on complex subjects and/or negotiations.'

  • ‘Jean-Luc Juhan, excellent technician and fine negotiator.’

Key clients

  • a16z (Andreessen Horowitz)
  • Apple Inc
  • Aptean Inc
  • AXA
  • GOAT Group
  • IOC
  • L'Oréal
  • LVMH
  • Meta Platforms, Inc.
  • Samsung
  • TA Associates

Work highlights

  • Advised Samsung Medison on its agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of Sonio SAS, a foetal ultrasound AI software company.
  • Advised the investors of LeanIX, a leading company in the field of Enterprise Architecture Management (EAM), on the sale of LeanIX to SAP.
  • Advised lead investor a16z (Andreessen Horowitz) on the Series A financing round of Mistral AI, a French start-up specializing in generative artificial intelligence.

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Jean-Luc Juhan