FRANCE Law and Practice Contributed by: Clara Hainsdorf, Bertrand Liard, Saam Golshani and Guillaume Vitrich, White & Case LLP
White & Case LLP has 44 offices across 30 countries, making it a truly global law firm, uniquely positioned to help clients achieve their ambitions in today's G20 world. Not only is White & Case a pioneering international law firm but it is also one of the oldest US/UK law firms in France (opened in 1926), with a his - tory of excellence. The Paris office has over 200 lawyers, including 59 partners, who work with some of the world’s most respected banks and businesses, as well as start-up visionaries,
governments and state-owned entities. Its TMT practice houses a large group of dedicated law - yers and offers deep experience across a wide range of technologies in areas including both hardware and software across a variety of ap - plications, uses and deployment, such as data centres, analytics, communication infrastruc - ture, on-premises and SaaS, embedded tech - nologies, internet of things, security, privacy and data protection, semiconductors and more.
Authors
Clara Hainsdorf is a partner in White & Case's intellectual property and information technology department in Paris. She has extensive experience in ICT legal issues, including
Bertrand Liard heads the intellectual property and information technology practice at White & Case in Paris, offering services in both contentious and non-contentious domains. He
technology licences, e-commerce and complex commercial contracts. Clara specialises in privacy and data protection, advising on GDPR compliance, international data transfers and investigations. She is also an expert in AI law, focusing on algorithmic transparency and regulatory compliance, and is knowledgeable about the Digital Services Act and cybersecurity, assisting clients with content moderation and liability issues. A frequent speaker and author, she combines legal expertise with a forward-thinking approach to technology.
advises clients on use and development of their IP (licences in and out, R&D agreements), IP enforcement (infringement and combatting piracy), IT and the internet, particularly sourcing and outsourcing transactions and internet litigation, as well as complex contractual arrangements, such as strategic alliances and partnerships. Bertrand is a frequent speaker, author and commentator on privacy, technology and fintech issues. He is a member of the Strategic Orientation Committee of CashWay and the European Outsourcing Association.
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