The practice at Behring is at the forefront of the market and stands out for its ability 'to adapt to the evolution of the sector, whether in terms of new technologies, new uses or diversification of clients'. The team is sought out by foreign governments, major network providers, and space network providers. Anne Solene Gay is 'an influential figure in the sector' and is particularly noted for having been instrumental in advising on telecoms matters within francophone Africa. Other key names include Noam Fitoussi, Myriam Bennari and Valentin Morel-Lab.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Extensive regulatory expertise, particularly in the telecoms sector, responsiveness, pragmatism and flexibility.'
  • ‘Responsiveness. Availability. Concerned about the client's interests, "down-to-earth", and taking into account their comments. Very reasonable on billing.’

  • ‘The Behring team demonstrates great expertise on all subjects related to telecommunications and digital technology. They have been able to adapt to the evolution of the sector, whether in terms of new technologies, new uses or diversification of clients. This makes them our preferred partner for all missions for which we need legal expertise. All members of the team have a very good level. Anne-Solène Gay uses the skills of each person depending on the subjects: some intervene rather on purely telecoms subjects, others in digital law.'

  • ‘Helpful and very professional team. Understands its customers well. Pricing practice that gives visibility. ’

  • ‘This is a dynamic team that we have been working with on very specific subjects; its strength lies in its constant availability and its very personable character, which makes the work much easier.’

  • ‘Anne-Solène Gay: dynamism, responsiveness, pragmatism, availability, great professionalism knows how to put herself on the level of her interlocutors to understand their problems and respond to them as quickly as possible.'

  • ‘Behring Law Firm stands out for its innovative approach and high-level expertise. Combining tradition and modernity, it stands out for its inclusive recruitment practices, flexible billing, and the integration of technologies such as AI and collaborative platforms. Team spirit and cross-functional collaboration ensure comprehensive case management. Behring promotes diversity, both in its teams and in its client relationships, while offering personalized support. Its dynamism and rapid adaptation to market developments make it a leader among its competitors.'

  • ‘Anne-Solène Gay, head of Behring, is an exceptional lawyer, recognized for her cutting-edge expertise and visionary leadership. With an impressive career, she combines legal rigor and the ability to innovate, making her an influential figure in the sector. With her great listening skills and personalized approach, she inspires her teams with her dynamism and ability to anticipate complex legal challenges. Her commitment to diversity and excellence makes her not only a respected leader, but also a true pioneer in the evolution of law.'

Key clients

  • ENCOTEL
  • ECOWAS
  • TELECOM MINISTRY OF NIGER

Work highlights

  • Offering legal support to ENCOTEL, including drafting and negotiating an exclusive distribution contract with PERIPLAST.
  • Selected by the World Bank on behalf of ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States) to conduct supply, demand and requirements assessments for international telecoms, data capacity and infrastructure for the West African region.
  • Selected by the African Development Bank (AfDB) to conduct a study for the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Digital Economy (MPTEN) of Niger on the promotion of digital financial services, an essential element of the “Niger Digital 2025 National Strategic Plan”

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Anne-Solène Gay

Other key lawyers

Myriam Bennari, Valentin Morel-Lab, Noam Fitoussi, Caroline Feraa