Osborne Clarke’s wide-ranging practice encompasses ANFR investigations, risk assessments, regulatory compliance and data privacy matters. The firm’s well-established client base includes companies across the retail, pet food, sport, gaming, consulting and finance sectors. Leading the practice, Claire Bouchenard combines significant experience in IP, data privacy and commercial law matters. Bouchenard regularly advises on audits and contracts, handling matters involving CRM programs, connected products and gambling. Julia Darcel is a name to note for copyright, trademark, and gaming law matters, while Marie-Laure Pidoux excels in the negotiation of commercial agreements.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team stands out for its exceptional responsiveness and strong business focus.'
  • ‘Within the team, Claire Bouchenard stands out for her sharp expertise and her ability to combine legal rigour with business acumen. She has experience and a pragmatic approach to the market.'
  • 'Claire Bouchenard can identify risk areas and points requiring review, but with a pragmatic approach. She knows the corporate world well. Her professionalism and availability are qualities that clearly distinguish her from her colleagues.'

Key clients

  • Meria
  • Boston Consulting Group

Work highlights

Asisting Meria, a cryptocurrency investment platform, first in liability litigation proceedings before the Créteil Court of First Instance and then before the Paris Court of Appeal, initiated by one of its clients.
Assisting Boston Consulting Group, first in pre-litigation discussions and then in proceedings before the Paris Economic Court (TAE) in a dispute with the Joint European Disruptive Initiative (JEDI).
Assisting a marketplace in a procedure initiated by the Consumer Protection Cooperation Network, coordinated by the European Commission in the context of a request for information from the Commission and a sanctions procedure.

Lawyers

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Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Marie-Laure Pidoux
Marie-Laure Pidoux
Practice head

Claire Bouchenard; Xavier Pican

Other key lawyers

Julia Darcel; Marie-Laure Pidoux