IT, Digital & Cybersecurity
With ongoing technological advances and the proliferation of regulations, the digital world is in constant evolution. All sectors of activity and their business models are being transformed as a result and, in response to these challenges, our clients need legal and strategic support which is tailored, responsive and creative.
Our multidisciplinary team covers all the legal and regulatory aspects of new technologies and digital activities.
We work with a wide range of clients, from start-ups to international groups, from all economic sectors, on complex and strategic cases in all areas of new technologies, the Internet and the digital world. At the forefront of digital innovation, we assist our clients with their artificial intelligence, cloud, IoT, Web3, deeptech or IT projects.
We help them to understand and apply new French and European regulatory requirements, whether in IT, digital activities, cybersecurity or regarding digital platforms.
Our team has significant experience in litigation, including disputes relating to the performance of IT projects and contracts, online liability or IP infringement.
We work in synergy with the firm’s other teams to meet all our clients’ needs when they require complementary expertise in venture capital, corporate M&A, industrial property, banking law, insurance law, employment law, health law, real estate law, internal investigations, criminal litigation, public law and tax law.
Supported by our international offices and a worldwide network of specialist partners, we can assist our clients wherever necessary.
Areas of intervention
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We assist our clients with all legal and regulatory matters associated with the emergence and development of artificial intelligence and Web3 (blockchain, NFTs, metaverse).
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We assist our clients with the drafting and negotiation of contracts on outsourcing, hosting, subcontracting, integration, licensing, maintenance, development, of TSAs, and for the implementation of complex IT projects.
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We assist our clients with all legal aspects of their Internet projects, including platform law, consumer law and with the drafting of their general terms and conditions of sale and/or use.
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We help our clients apprehend intellectual property issues surrounding new technologies, and the various techniques for protecting their digital assets.
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We offer our expertise in digitisation, electronic signature, and rules of evidence in electronic matters.
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We act in pre-litigation and litigation for the above matters, providing pragmatic and innovative solutions which meet our clients’ needs and protect their interests.
Awards
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Chambers Fintech - France 2025
Fintech Legal
Band 1
Their ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters is very strong.
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Chambers Fintech - France 2024
Fintech Legal
Band 1
Gide's team members are experts on blockchain and crypto topics with deep expertise and understanding of our needs. The team are also very reactive and hands-on.
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Chambers Europe - France 2024
TMT
Band 3
Gide is well versed in a range of TMT issues, including IT licence agreements, data privacy compliance, and media and entertainment mandates. The team also handles contentious cases involving advertising regulations and distribution contracts.
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Legal 500 EMEA - France 2024
Industry Focus: IT & Internet
Tier 2
A team approach to service which is focused on the clients’ needs, openness, simplifying complex matters and extremely high availability and reactivity." "The team is constantly consolidating its position in the market as a go-to advisor on Web3, NFT and metaverse matters.
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Chambers Global - Africa-Wide 2024
TMT
Band 3
Gide is well regarded for its work across an array of transactional and regulatory matters in the TMT space, including cybersecurity, fintech and data protection matters. It has an excellent track record of acting for public authorities and government entities, in addition to corporate clients.