Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLP maintains a strong position in the market, where the IT and internet group is well versed at dealing with AI, fintech, and outsourcing matters, telecoms contracts negotiation, and the drafting of IT agreements, such as SaaS contracts. Elsewhere, the group is equipped to deal with tech litigation and domain name matters, often assisting clients with online brand protection matters. Etienne Drouard has transactional and regulatory expertise, and focuses on data privacy and digital media, while David Taylor handles technical domain name management and related competition. Jane Seager concentrates on phishing and cybersecurity concerns, Christine Gateau is a key contact for contractual liability matters, and Mikael Salmela handles strategic agreements in the tech sector.
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‘Hogan Lovells has a specialised global domain name practice run out of its Paris office (part of their global IPMT practice), that handles a significant volume of work for us. To my knowledge this global domain name practice is unique. No other firm can compete with them in terms of the breadth and depth of their services and for industry knowledge. They are easily our preferred outside counsel and we trust them with our high value, time sensitive and mission critical domain name work. ’
‘Jane Seager is outstanding. She has an encyclopedic knowledge of domain name dispute procedures and case law which she brings to bear on a daily basis.
- 'Jane always available to answer questions, provide advice, and to react to urgent matters. She is more than just an outside counsel; she is a commercially minded thought partner which makes her invaluable resource for her clients.'
Key clients
- Aareon France SAS
- Accel, UIPath, Elaia Partners and Creandum
- ClaraVista
- Merck & Co
- Meta Platforms, Inc
- OneStock
- Reflek.io
- Sport Heroes
Work highlights
Advising Meta Platforms, Inc, on the recuperation of domain names and security issues for Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Meta Quest.
Advising Sport Heroes on the drafting and negotiation of its IT agreements with corporate clients.
Advised Accel, UIPath, Elaia Partners and Creandum on the initial $220 million fundraising of French start-up H.
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Practice head
Etienne Drouard; David Taylor; Jane Seager; Christine Gateau; Mikael Salmela