Jean-Guy de Ruffray > ADVANT Altana > Paris, France > Lawyer Profile

Advising on a wide range of data protection matters such as personal data processing audits, GDPR compliance and contentious mandates related to the transfer of personal data, ADVANT Altana is additionally well placed to handle transnational recovery procedures in the aftermath of cyber crimes. Pierre Lubet and Jean-Guy de Ruffray share team leadership duties: the former is a key contact for clients from the manufacturing and luxury sectors, while the latter is equipped to handle contentious work related to IT law.

ADVANT Altana leverages its international connections to provide robust support to its French clients in handling cross-border disputes. The practice collaborate regularly with a network of specialised correspondents to manage these cases effectively. Under the co-leadership of Pierre Lubet and Jean-Guy de Ruffray, the team excels in both transactional and litigation aspects, catering to a diverse array of industry sectors, handling infringement claims, contract breaches, royalties rate-setting litigation, anti-counterfeit programs, as well as rights audits, clearances, pre-litigation work, and negotiation of copyright agreements. Other noteworthy figures in the practice include Camille Raclet, who represents both domestic and international clients in a variety of copyright matters, particularly those involving cybersecurity-related aspects.

ADVANT Altana, a founding member of ADVANT, a European law firm association established in September 2021 along with ADVANT Nctm (Italy) and ADVANT Beiten (Germany), brings its exceptional IP team to assist both domestic and international clients in all facets of trade mark, design, and domain name protection, valuation, and security. They possess particular expertise in handling infringement, cancellation, and invalidity proceedings, with a deep understanding of civil procedural rules, EU regulations, and international treaties. Co-led by seasoned litigator Pierre Lubet and Jean-Guy de Ruffray, the team offers comprehensive transactional and litigation services, with notable involvement in intricate litigation and cross-border disputes appearing before all French courts and the EUIPO.