Osborne Clarke excels in advising aerospace, technology, and publishing clients on intricate licensing agreements, software disputes, and content enforcement strategies. Claire Bouchenard spearheads advertising clearance, digital economy regulations, and consumer law intersections, while Xavier Pican specialises in AI-driven transactions, data licensing, and international tech transfers. Counsels Julia Darcel, Grégoire Dumas, and Laurène Zaggia handle high-profile litigation and advisory mandates, with Marie-Laure Pidoux enhancing commercial and sustainability expertise. Senior associate Christophe Arfan supports complex contracts and IP asset management.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team stands out for its exceptional responsiveness and genuine availability throughout the entire process, even on long-term cases. This consistency is rare in the market.'
- ‘Within the team, I collaborated with Chloé Haffner, Alix Taverne, and Julia Darcel. Their business-oriented approach allows them to consistently offer several options, each accompanied by a risk/benefit analysis, enabling informed decision-making based on operational priorities.’
Key clients
- Safran
- Onepoint
- HarperCollins France
- Auzou
Work highlights
Assisted Safran Electronics & Defense, an international high-technology group operating in the fields of propulsion and equipment for the aerospace, space, and defense industries, on the acquisition of 100% of the capital of Safran.AI.
Assisted the company Onepoint, in the framework of its acquisition of the Stack Labs group, in matters relating to trademarks, software, and IT contracts, with a particular focus on the resale of licenses.
Assisting and representing HarperCollins France in a proceeding before the Paris Judicial Court initiated by a former employee (an editor) who claims copyright on paratextual elements (titles and back covers) concerning more than 300 works.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Claire Bouchenard; Xavier Pican
Other key lawyers
Chloé Haffner; Alix Taverne; Julia Darcel; Grégoire Dumas; Laurène Zaggia; Marie-Laure Pidoux; Christophe Arfan