Firm Profile > Latournerie Wolfrom Avocats > Paris, France
Latournerie Wolfrom Avocats Offices
164 RUE DU FAUBOURG
SAINT HONORÉ
75008 PARIS
France
Latournerie Wolfrom Avocats > The Legal 500 Rankings
France > Industry focus: Telecoms Tier 1
Latournerie Wolfrom Avocats is well versed in regulatory telecoms matters, regularly advising local public sector entities on public procurement contracts and on the development of high speed broadband infrastructure. The department is also experienced in matters relating to regional digital development plans. Public law specialist Térence Cabot is the key contact.
France > Administrative and public law Tier 2
Latournerie Wolfrom Avocats advises a prominent client that includes many of France’s leading public and private sector companies. The versatile team has high-level regulatory expertise and regularly works on high-profile matters in the telecoms and transport sectors, for example regarding the allocation of 5G frequencies. The public law procurement expertise is equally excellent and has attracted several major building and telecoms infrastructure projects. Finally, the team also offers solid urban planning law know-how, sought after for several major public real estate and development projects in Paris and Marseille. Jean Latournerie, Laurent de la Brosse, Térence Cabot and Marion Delaigue co-head the practice.
Practice head(s):
Jean Latournerie; Laurent de la Brosse; Térence Cabot; Marion Delaigue
Testimonials
‘Excellent legal and analysis skills in public law.’
‘ Responsive and highly available.’
‘Laurent de la Brosse is able to provide a public and private law approach to projects. He is very practical.’
‘Marion Delaigue provides a comprehensive approach and always suggests the best possible solution.’
‘Térence Cabot’s team is one of the best in France in the telecoms regulatory sector. They have great knowledge of authorisation issues.’
Key clients
Free/Free Mobile
Paris la Défense
Eutelsat
Groupe SNCF
Ministery of Ecological Transition and Territories
Région Grand Est
Région Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Région Normandy
BOUYGUES ENERGIES SERVICES
FIMINCO
Grand Paris Aménagement
Pôle Leonard de Vinci
Martinique Transports
Canal France International
Voies Navigables de France
Société du Grand Paris
France > Industry focus: IT and internet Tier 2
'Reactive and understanding perfectly the constraints on businesses', Latournerie Wolfrom Avocats is retained by a mix of public and private clients ranging from international corporations to tech providers and start-ups. Active in e-commerce, data protection, telecoms and IT mandates, the team is increasingly called on to advise on innovative technologies, including AI. In a recent highlight, the team assisted the French government with the drafting and negotiation of various IT agreements including SaaS licences. Marie-Hélène Tonnellier heads the group alongside public law expert Térence Cabot. Data privacy specialist Charlotte Barraco-David is a further key contact.
Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Charlotte Barraco-David
Testimonials
‘It’s a very experienced team with great strength in depth. For the English client, their approach is just what you would expect of a major London law firm – highly responsive, practical and with excellent communication skills.‘
‘Marie-Helene Tonnelier heads the team and is a real star. I would say she is one of the best technology lawyers in Europe and certainly in France.‘
‘The team is particularly skilled negotiating IT contracts, appearing in litigation and advising on GDPR issues. Pragmatic and high-value for counsel.‘
‘The team is available, pragmatic and knowledgeable.‘
‘Reactive and understanding perfectly the constraints on businesses the department mobilises all the resources necessary to bring a project to fruition.‘
‘I’m impressed with Marie-Hélène Tonnellier’s team. Their IP and data protection expertise is always concrete and workable.‘
‘Full mastery of the technical legal elements, in particular related to telecommunications.‘
Key clients
Appscho
Autolib
AXA
Bein Sports
BLACKFIN
Bolloré Group
Bouygues
The State of Burkina Faso
Carambar
Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations (CDC)
Clear Channel
COLAS
Conforama
CNOP (Conseil national de l’Ordre des Pharmaciens)
Daimler Trucks
DRONE RACING LEAGUE
ECONOCOM
ENEDIS
Energie Demain
Eure Normandie Numérique
Expleo (ex Assystem)
European Space Agency
Fiters
Fnac Darty
France TV
Free, Free Mobile
Galeries Lafayette Group
FLCP
The State of Gabon
Groupe Roullier
IDI
Ingenico
Kerudys (ex SVP Group)
Kosc Telecom
Les Furets
Maroc Telecom
MOET HENNESSY
Neocase
Nexstage
Nikon
OUI SNCF
Paris la Défense
Pôle Emploi
Primavista
Pumpkin
Radio France
RATP
Région Auvergne Rhone Alpes
Région Grand Est
Région Bretagne
Région Normandie
Relais & Chateaux
SIG
SNCF
Sopra Steria
SOUFFLET GROUP
STIF
SQLI
TELT
Thomas Cook
Vivendi Group
Ville de Saint-Etienne
Wolters Kluwer
France > Private equity: venture/growth capital Tier 2
Latournerie Wolfrom Avocats fields an 11-strong practice group with three partners, namely Christian Wolfrom, Caroline Basdevant-Soulié and Pierre Lafarge. The trio's track record of assisting with complex venture capital transactions (including in the healthcare and life sciences sectors), and its loyal client base attest to the group's strong expertise in fundraisings. Clients also benefit from the team's cross-border skills and additional complementary practices -notably the tax and employment teams- from the firm's broad service offering.
Practice head(s):
Christian Wolfrom; Caroline Basdevant-Soulié; Pierre Lafarge
Testimonials
‘Proximity to clients, understanding of business issues and proposals for solutions adapted to these issues.’
Key clients
MML
NextStage
Bpifrance Investissement
Etraph Finance
Somerston Group
Fintech Venture
Kouros
Lt Capital
Idinvest
Eiris Foundation
Cerea
Universign
SnapCall
Etraph Finance
BNP Paribas Développement
APPSCHO
Vulcanic
Neweb
neocase
MML Capital
Arpilabe Holding
Ring Capital
GBRF
Galiena Capital
Paris Fonds Vert
Estève et Compagnie
IDI
France > Mergers and acquisitions Tier 5
Practice head(s):
Key clients
Orange SA
CAPA TV
ALLODIAG
Atechsys
Mintee
France Médias Monde
PUMPKIN
AI.VEN
SQLI
NEWEB
NextStage
Gimar & Cie
ADP
Lagardère
Oxygn
Demeter
Agence France Presse
EXFO Inc.
HeliCoJyp
HMData Lab
Waga Energy
Askia
Proviridis
Compagnie Minière Espérance
Think Publishing Limited
Ingenico France
Société Tunisienne de Banque
Mesdames Productions
Banque de l’Habitat
Central Bank of Tunisia
SNCF Group
Terega SA
Latournerie Wolfrom Avocats > Firm Profile
The firm: Founded in 1995, LWA is a business law firm whose aim is to accompany clients in all strategic issues, to assist teams in complex partnerships, and to assist and support in the most serious of disputes.
With rigour, innovation, agility, and involvement, LWA builds futures with clients, by drawing up legal solutions that are always operational. Tenacious and bold, LWA lawyers bring together multiple backgrounds and professional experiences for the purposes of engaging together in France, and also internationally, thanks to its network of correspondent firms.
Areas of practice: Initially founded with three specific teams, public lwa, corporate and M&A and information and technology, LWA is an independent law firm which has provided a comprehensive range of specialist legal services for more than 20 years notably in the areas of competition, labour, tax, commercial, private equity, finance, real estate, intellectual property, litigation, etc through its network of three offices in Paris, Lyon and Bordeaux. LWA also developed a specific expertise relating to energy and infrastructure matters in Africa.
Most of the teams have a very strong reputation and are considered among the best in France. With a very high reactivity, co-operative, and extremely involved in all matters, its lawyers share important values such as commitment, integrity and entrepreneurial spirit. They can assist their clients for counselling, negotiation and litigation. The clientele portfolio is highly diversified and includes multinational clients, mid-cap companies, governmental agencies, banks, commercial institutions, industrial companies, start-up etc.
Most of its lawyers have also studied or worked in an international environment notably in the USA, England, Germany, Australia, and can provide very efficient support to foreign clients.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
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| Africa | Hervé Castelnau | ||
| Africa | Thibaut Kazémi | ||
| Banking and finance | Christian Wolfrom | ||
| Banking and finance | Pierre Lafarge | ||
| Commercial litigation/arbitration and mediation | Chantal Cordier-Vasseur | ||
| Competition, regulation and distribution | Pauline de Lanzac | ||
| Corporate | Caroline Basdevant-Soulié | ||
| Corporate | Pierre Lafarge | ||
| M&A | Hervé Castelnau | ||
| M&A | Thibaut Kazémi | ||
| Private equity | Caroline Basdevant-Soulié | ||
| Private equity | Christian Wolfrom | ||
| Energy | Marion Delaigue | ||
| Energy | Hervé Castelnau | ||
| IT, telecommunications and personal data | Marie-Hélène Tonnellier | ||
| IT, telecommunications and personal data | Terence Cabot | ||
| IP | Marie-Hélène Tonnellier | ||
| Labour and employment | Sarah-Jane Mirou | ||
| Media, advertising and e-commerce | Marie-Hélène Tonnellier | ||
| Public law and regulatory | Laurent de la Brosse | ||
| Public law and regulatory | Terence Cabot | ||
| Environment | Jean Latournerie | ||
| Environment | Laurent de la Brosse | ||
| Real estate and urban planning | Marion Delaigue | ||
| Real estate and urban planning | Jean Latournerie | ||
| Restructuring and insolvency | Chantal Cordier-Vasseur | ||
| Restructuring and insolvency | Pierre Lafarge | ||
| Tax | Jean-Luc Marchand |
Lawyer Profiles
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Caroline Basdevant-Soulié | Admitted to the Paris Bar in 2001, Caroline Basdevant-Soulié has developed particular… | View Profile |
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Terence Cabot | Admitted to the Paris Bar since 1999, Terence Cabot is dealing in… | View Profile |
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Hervé Castelnau | Admitted to the Paris Bar, Hervé Castelnau advises French and international clients… | View Profile |
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Chantal Cordier-Vasseur | Lawyer at the Paris Bar, Chantal Cordier-Vasseur assists the firm’s clients with… | View Profile |
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Marion Delaigue | Admitted to the Paris Bar in 2000, Marion Delaigue focuses on Public… | View Profile |
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Thibaut Kazémi | Admitted to the Paris and New York Bars, Thibaut Kazémi advises French… | View Profile |
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Pierre Lafarge | Admitted to the Paris Bar, Pierre Lafarge is specialized in Corporate Law. Pierre… | View Profile |
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Jean Latournerie | Admitted to the Paris Bar since 1990, Jean Latournerie focuses on Public… | View Profile |
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Jean-Luc Marchand | Lawyer at the Paris Bar since 1994 with a first experience in… | View Profile |
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Sarah-Jane Mirou | Lawyer at the Paris Bar, Sarah-Jane is in charge of all labour… | View Profile |
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Marie-Hélène Tonnellier | A partner since 1999, Marie-Hélène Tonnellier set up and currently heads the… | View Profile |
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Christian Wolfrom | Admitted to the Paris Bar since 1990, Christian Wolfrom is specialized in… | View Profile |
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Pauline de Lanzac | Admitted to the Paris Bar in 1999 and to the Czech Bar… | View Profile |
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Laurent de la Brosse | Admitted to the Paris Bar since 1999, Laurent de la Brosse is… | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 40 at this office : 38Languages
French English Spanish Italian Portuguese Catalan GermanMemberships
American Bar Association (ABA) AIJA - International Association of Young Lawyers IABA (International Association of Boalt Alumni) IFCLA (International Federation of Computer Law Associations)Other
Other offices : Lyon Other offices : BordeauxClient Testimonials
CLIENT: Laure Cartigny, responsable cartographie des risques et DPO
COMPANY/FIRM: Bolloré
TESTIMONIAL: « Latournerie and wolfrom’s lawyers are very efficient. We recommand them for their very precised advices, their availability and their skills They help us on data protection subjects and they treat all the questions we have whatever the context and the area ( economic, labour….) »
CLIENT: Gisela Süss, head of the Institutional Law Division legal services department
COMPANY/FIRM: ESA
TESTIMONIAL: “LWA is an efficient, knowledgeable and trusted law firm, composed of motivated lawyers who demonstrate the passion for their profession in an energetic and dynamic way. LWA team show an excellent understanding of legal matters and the financial and business context, a high commitment and an impressive ability to guide clients through complex issues with a result-oriented perspective. Their direct and pragmatic approach, ability to propose creative solutions and their remarkable responsiveness make them a valued business partner with whom I had the pleasure to collaborate in different areas over the years.”