With a particularly active IT and internet practice, CMS Francis Lefebvre‘s expertise spans the retail, technology, automotive, social media, music, and ticketing industries. The team is recognised for its work on both contentious and non-contentious matters, ranging from complex regulatory issues to cloud contracts and outsourcing arrangements. Spearheading the practice, Anne-Laure Villedieu regularly advises domestic and international clients on the drafting and negotiation of contracts, while Florentin Sanson handles complex IP matters for IT clients. Maxime Hanriot is recommended for his expertise in cybersecurity and digital platforms regulation.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The CMS Francis Lefebvre team stands out for its sharp legal expertise and keen contractual analysis skills, which have helped us in numerous complex cases, including litigation. Their rigorous reading of contractual clauses and their ability to anticipate legal risks demonstrate a solid grasp of business law and IT contracts.'
- 'The team demonstrates innovation in its collaborative methods and adapts its deliverables to our specific client needs. From a technological and collaborative standpoint, the CMS Francis Lefebvre team integrates seamlessly into our internal processes.'
- 'Compared to other competing firms, CMS Francis Lefebvre positions itself as a reliable strategic partner, capable of handling sensitive topics with rigour and pragmatism.'
- 'Their ability to work on a variety of issues—compliance, litigation, IT contracts, public law—makes them a versatile and competitive team, well-established in the new technologies sector.'
- ‘Among the lawyers at CMS Francis Lefebvre, Maxime Hanriot stands out for the quality of his analyses, his legal rigour, and his ability to adapt to the complex and evolving challenges of our sector.'
- ‘They demonstrated a genuine motivation to adapt to the start-up environment, both in terms of collaboration and billing procedures. The team was able to adjust to our pace and organizational constraints while maintaining high standards and contributions.’
Key clients
- Sage
- Recommerce Group / Circular X
- CTS Eventim
- Kadensis (Renault Group)
- Weytop
- Adevinta
- La Fourche
Work highlights
Advising Recommerce Group and its subsidiary, Circular X, on all the commercial aspects of its second-hand activity that includes e-commerce and product compliance matters and the drafting and negotiation of IT contracts with customers, as well as the digitalization of its online buy-back process for Circular X.
Advised La Fourche on negotiating an automation warehouse agreement, covering the provision and the delivery of the material, the physical installation of the system, the implementation of the associated IT solution and all maintenance services to operate the system.
Advised Weytoc on the drafting of its contractual framework (i.e. general terms of use) as well as in defining its go-to-market strategy, including negotiations with resellers.
Practice head
Anne-Laure Villedieu
Other key lawyers
Florentin Sanson; Pierre Fumery; Maxime Hanriot