With a particularly active IT practice, NEXT AVOCATS has a varied case load that includes contract organisation and negotiation, as well as IT litigation and AI projects. The team is co-headed by Stéphanie Foulgoc and Etienne Papin; Foulgoc is noted for the depth of her expertise in data security and cybersecurity matters, while Papin showcases expertise across regulatory matters, advising clients on the implementation of emerging regulations.
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Testimonials
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- ‘A very involved and responsive team. A traditional but effective approach with excellent responsiveness.’
- ‘Etienne Papin has an entrepreneurial spirit that immediately grasps client expectations and responds to our needs with agility.’
- ‘Etienne Papin has extensive knowledge of the business world, CIOs, and innovations. He is pragmatic, with analyses tailored to the size and requirements of the project.'
- ‘Etienne Papin and Stéphanie Foulgoc demonstrated an excellent understanding of the specific challenges facing our sector, which is still young and rapidly developing. Their ability to grasp new forms of information creation and dissemination, while drawing on their experience in more traditional sectors, proved invaluable.'
- ‘Etienne Papin is an excellent professional, offering very good advice and acute expertise in the IT area.’
- ‘The team is highly competent and efficient, and they know how to adapt to the specific constraints of our market. They are attentive and very responsive when needed.'
Key clients
- Ekhoscènes
- Fondation de France
- Tech’Advantage
- Sage
- Opco 2i
- Groupe UP
- UMICC
Work highlights
Advising UMICC, the French professional union for influencers, agencies and agents, on its work on the definition of a professional status for content creators and influencers and vloggers, in particular with the French Ministry of Culture and Communication.
Advising Sage on the legal reform of electronic invoicing in order to anticipate and integrate the consequences of this major legal change into its general terms and conditions of licence and service.
Advising Ekhoscenes on its fight against online illicit ticket touts practices.
Practice head
Stéphanie Foulgoc; Etienne Papin