Christine Gateau > Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLP > Paris, France > Lawyer Profile

Praised for its ‘high-level technical expertise’, Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLP combines expertise in data protection and privacy regulatory compliance with extensive experience of representing clients before the CNIL and in litigation relating to data protection and privacy. Etienne Drouard‘s far-reaching practice encompasses IT infrastructure projects, e-commerce and consumer protection issues. He co-leads the practice alongside the ‘exceptional‘ Patrice Navarro and contentious specialist Christine Gateau. Julie Schwartz is well placed to assist clients with their response to data breaches. The firm’s client base includes blue chip tech, pharmaceutical and automotive companies.

Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLP stands out for its ability to expertly handle a wide range of disputes including high-profile commercial, corporate and post-M&A disputes. Headed by the experienced Arthur Dethomas, the team notably acts for several leading investment funds and companies in complex financial disputes, often raising parallel fraud accusations. It is currently involved in a high-profile case questioning the financial value of digital data. In addition, the firm is also well-known for its strong capabilities in the internet and life-sciences fields through Christine Gateau and Christelle Coslin, respectively ; it is notably defending top pharmaceutical companies and manufacturers in high-stakes product liability cases involving a high number of claimants. Counsels Marine De Montecler and Charles-Henri Caron provide strong support.

Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLP is distinguished by its depth of bench and cross-sector expertise. The team possesses considerable experience in outsourcing projects and fintech matters. The key senior contacts are Etienne Drouard, who advises on IT and telecoms infrastructure, online services, and digital media issues; Christine Gateau, whose practice focuses on IT litigation; Patrice Navarro, who leads on data privacy issues, and IT and commercial contracts; Mikael Salmela, who leverages deep sector knowledge of the life sciences, energy and IT industries; and David Taylor, who is recommended for his work in technical domain name management and related competition matters.