Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) presents transformative opportunities across all sectors while raising pressing ethical and regulatory questions. Mastering the legal and commercial issues related to the rapid evolution, development, and use of AI is essential to seizing opportunities, anticipating risks, and ensuring full regulatory compliance.
The challenges and issues associated with the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) require a multidisciplinary approach. It is just such an approach that defines our firm, and that is one of our key strengths. Our teams of specialists have developed AI-specific expertise across all areas of the firm’s activities, working collaboratively to provide integrated support to our clients.
Our AI-dedicated teams are distinguished by their diverse profiles, comprising former regulators, partners, and associates with backgrounds in technology and data, intellectual property, public policy, venture capital, investment banking, strategy, international affairs, and Fintech. Leveraging this cross-functional expertise, our specialists combine cutting-edge legal, strategic, and regulatory knowledge. They possess an in-depth understanding of emerging technologies and market dynamics across various sectors (banking, finance, insurance, luxury, media, etc.), enabling them to anticipate challenges and offer pragmatic solutions to address the impact of artificial intelligence in each industry.
We work with established players as well as start-ups and scale-ups on their most innovative decisions and operations. In France and abroad, thanks to our international network of 10 offices and strategic alliances across five continents, our support extends to all sectors impacted by digital transformations, particularly those driven by AI.
Our long-standing relationships with regulatory and supervisory authorities, as well as with professional associations representing actors across various sectors, allow us to be closely involved in the development of sectoral standards.
Our clients’ strategic aims are at the core of our approach; we offer tailored solutions to meet their specific needs, aligning seamlessly with their defined objectives.
Areas of intervention
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We support our clients in the design, implementation, and management of innovative projects in the fields of Fintech, blockchain, crypto-assets, digital finance, and Web3. We assist them in navigating regulatory complexities, including the AI Act, the metaverse ecosystem, cybersecurity challenges, and compliance with European regulations such as DORA and the NIS Directive.
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The use of AI raises numerous data-related issues, particularly regarding the protection of personal data. Our support includes ensuring compliance with the GDPR and the French Data Protection Act (“Informatique et Libertés”), managing data breaches, advising on international data transfers, handling personal data access requests, and providing assistance during interactions with regulators such as the CNIL
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Our support covers contract drafting and negotiation, internet regulations, intellectual property protection, issues related to AI and Web3, digitalisation, and dispute management. Our services aim to secure digital projects and protect our clients’ interests in the face of contemporary technological and legal challenges.
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Our activities combine advisory and litigation services related to AI issues in intellectual property, media, and communication. We assist in strategic decision-making, the valuation and securing of assets and content involved in AI, particularly in the areas of copyright and neighboring rights. We also participate in the establishment of strategic agreements in this field.
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We support venture capitalists in the new technology sector, whether they are investors or entrepreneurs, in all their operations and at every stage of growth company development, from fundraising to exit (sale or IPO).
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We support our clients in regulatory compliance, payments, and financial instruments. We assist major players in the financial sector, including credit institutions and investment firms, in managing savings products, credit operations, and foreign investments. Our expertise extends to capital markets, electronic money, digital assets, and international financial issues.
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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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.