Herbert Smith Freehills LLP has a full spectrum practice handling regulatory compliance, licence template reviews and portfolio management but is particularly commended for its litigation management. Practice head Alexandra Neri is noted for her work in IP and TMT disputes. Suzanne Carayol specialises in online intellectual property infringement including issues concerning deepfakes and Laure Cardinet, who is qualified in Paris and New York, has considerable soft IP experience. Sébastien Proust leads on electronic commerce matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Excellent expertise and advice in intellectual property, particularly in litigation management.’
‘Laure Cardinet - competent, pragmatic and proactive. ’
‘The HSF team stands out for its in-depth expertise in the IT and Internet sectors, as well as its highly collaborative and responsive approach. One of its main strengths lies in its ability to quickly understand complex technical and legal issues, while offering pragmatic solutions tailored to each situation.’
‘Alexandra Neri and Sebastien Proust are clearly among the best in their field, thanks to their in-depth knowledge of the sector and their creativity.'
Key clients
- Alibaba
- Forseti
- Enterprise
- Vinted
Work highlights
- Represented Enterprise in a litigation that started in 2013 against the French car rental company Rent A Car in relation to trademark infringement.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Sébastien Proust
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Suzanne Carayol
Laure Cardinet
Practice head
Alexandra Neri
Other key lawyers
Sébastien Proust; Suzanne Carayol; Laure Cardinet