--- title: "Tech And Digital" id: "2057" type: "expertise" slug: "tech-and-digital" published_at: "2026-01-26T10:53:43+00:00" modified_at: "2026-07-29T10:46:06+00:00" url: "https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/expertise/tech-and-digital/" markdown_url: "https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/expertise/tech-and-digital.md" excerpt: "Driving Digital Innovation Within a Secure and Evolving Legal Framework Launching an app, migrating to the cloud, integrating AI, or building an e-commerce platform each raises complex legal challenges spanning compliance, IP, cybersecurity, and liability. European and industry-specific regulations are..." taxonomy_language: - "English" taxonomy_post_translations: - "pll_697747b7d2c06" taxonomy_tax_expertise: - "Tech and digital" taxonomy_tax_famille_expertise: - "Advisory" - "Transactional" --- ## Driving Digital Innovation *Within a Secure and Evolving Legal Framework* Launching an app, migrating to the cloud, integrating AI, or building an e-commerce platform each raises complex legal challenges spanning compliance, IP, cybersecurity, and liability. European and industry-specific regulations are tightening, regulators are increasing oversight, cyberattacks are on the rise, and data now moves effortlessly across borders. Failing to anticipate these dynamics can expose businesses to operational disruption, costly disputes, and lasting reputational damage. We help structure digital initiatives through a multidisciplinary approach combining IT contracts, intellectual property, data protection, and technology litigation. From designing legal frameworks and negotiating with vendors to conducting compliance reviews and managing cyber crises, every stage is secured. Our focus is pragmatic—anticipate risk, enable fast decision-making, and safeguard value. Executives, general counsel, CIOs, start-ups, and multinational groups trust us to accelerate their digital transformation while maintaining full legal certainty. ## *our*Capabilities ### (01) Digital Transformation Strategy and Projects We support the development of technology projects across all industries, including fintech, e-health, retail, gaming, manufacturing, and smart cities. Whether driven by artificial intelligence, cloud solutions, blockchain, IoT, or robotics, each initiative begins with a legal analysis to identify risks, define contractual frameworks, and anticipate regulatory obligations. Websites, mobile applications, software, and algorithms are secured from the outset—covering domain names, copyrights, development agreements, legal notices, and data protection policies. Our goal is to bring innovation to market within a secure, reliable, and enforceable framework. ### (02) IT Contracts and Technology Transactions We secure IT projects through contractual frameworks tailored to both technical and commercial requirements, including software development, cloud hosting (SaaS, IaaS, PaaS), maintenance, outsourcing, offshore operations, licensing, and technology transfers. Each agreement clearly defines responsibilities, sets out provider obligations, protects intellectual property rights, and establishes exit mechanisms. Clauses covering data protection, liability, and warranties are calibrated to the level of risk. This approach safeguards assets and mitigates disputes. ### (03) Data Protection and GDPR Compliance We conduct internal and vendor audits, perform data protection impact assessments (PIAs), and draft internal policies, privacy frameworks, and cookie guidelines. We oversee international data transfers, coordinate consultations with employee representatives, and manage interactions with the CNIL, including during inspections. Our support includes appointing and training data protection officers and, where needed, providing operational assistance in fulfilling their duties. Each compliance program is designed to ensure lasting, enforceable, and demonstrable adherence to data protection standards. ### (04) Data, Databases, and Big Data We support the creation, valuation, and use of databases and big data projects, auditing legal and IP risks, identifying ownership, structuring international data flows, securing access, and drafting data transfer, licensing, or exchange agreements. We identify data controllers, design governance frameworks, and formalize ethical charters. Our audits incorporate GDPR compliance and CNIL relations. Each project is built to reconcile large-scale data use with effective management of regulatory, intellectual property, and asset risks. ### (05) Cybersecurity and Crisis Management Cyberattacks threaten business continuity, reputation, and financial stability. We audit internal and third-party risks, assist in obtaining certifications, prioritize the protection of strategic information, and design comprehensive security programs. We negotiate contracts with suppliers of detection, protection, and encryption tools to ensure rapid and effective response capabilities. We advise on incident registers, regulatory notification procedures, employee awareness programs, and the security of remote work environments. Our approach is built on anticipation and operational resilience. ### (06) Litigation and Dispute Resolution We act in all disputes involving information technology and data protection before national and European courts. From risk assessment and mediation to representation, pre-litigation management, and expert proceedings, we deliver comprehensive and strategic defense. Each case is handled with a deep understanding of technical issues and mastery of technology-specific procedural rules. Our goal is to safeguard our clients’ interests and preserve their ability to act over the long term. Collective excellence at the service of the *highest standards.* Team [Mahasti Razavi ( Managing Partner )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/mahasti-razavi/) [Alexandra Berg-Moussa ( Partner )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/alexandra-berg-moussa/) [Florence Chafiol ( Partner )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/florence-chafiol/) [Marc Mossé ( Senior Counsel )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/marc-mosse/) [Thibaut Amourette ( Counsel )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/thibaut-amourette/) [Eden Gall ( Counsel )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/eden-gall/) [Charlotte Chen ( Senior Associate )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/charlotte-chen/) [Léa Margono ( Senior Associate )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/lea-margono/) [Alexandra Antalis ( Associate )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/alexandra-antalis/) [Benjamin Fontani ( Associate )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/benjamin-fontani/) [Chloé Niedergang ( Associate )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/chloe-niedergang/) [Ariane Seyed-Movaghar ( Associate )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/ariane-seyed-movaghar/) Précédent Suivant ## Contact Us ## *our*References Tech and digital #### Software – Strategic IT Counsel for 25 Years Advising a global software and cloud leader for over 25 years on digital transformation projects, including negotiation of complex commercial contracts, deployment of generative AI solutions, partnership structuring, and management of IT and cybersecurity disputes. Tech and digital #### Energy and Industry – Global IT Contracts Advising a global industrial group since 2017 on international IT projects, including supplier negotiations, integration, licensing, maintenance contracts, management of complex data processing clauses, and coordination of multiple subsidiaries worldwide. Tech and digital #### Environmental Services – Digital Transformation Advising an international group on IT and data contracts with French and foreign providers, management of supplier pre-litigation matters, and support for innovation projects involving AI and emerging technologies. *Rankings*& Recognitions m - (01)Best Lawyers 2027 – France Technologies Media IP - (02)Best Lawyers 2027 – France Technologies Media IP - (03)IAM 2026 – France Litigation [More distinctions](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/distinctions/?search_tax-expertise%5B%5D=tech-and-digital) ## *FAQ* ### (01) How does a law firm specializing in tech and digital support your digital transformation projects? Deploying an application, migrating to the cloud, integrating AI, launching an e-commerce platform: every digital project raises compliance, intellectual property, cybersecurity and liability questions. We intervene from the design phase to secure the project’s legal architecture: data flow qualification, identification of applicable regulations (GDPR, AI Act, DSA, NIS2), governance structuring and risk anticipation. Our approach enables legal departments and CIOs to launch projects while managing regulatory constraints without slowing innovation. ### (02) How can you secure your IT contracts and technology transactions? IT contracts (software development, system integration, SaaS licences, outsourcing, cloud, maintenance) concentrate performance, intellectual property and liability challenges. Negotiating SLAs, reversibility clauses, penalties and liability limitations determines contractual balance and risk management in the event of failure. We draft and negotiate the full range of IT contractual documentation: development contracts, licences, maintenance agreements, service level agreements, subcontracting contracts and confidentiality agreements. Each contract is designed to prevent disputes and preserve operational flexibility. ### (03) How does the Data Act change data access and sharing rules for digital businesses? Regulation (EU) 2023/2854 on data (Data Act), applicable since 12 September 2025, establishes new rules on the access, sharing and portability of data generated by connected products and digital services. It requires manufacturers and service providers to enable users to access their data and regulates unfair contractual terms in data sharing. We support clients in complying with the Data Act: data flow audits, contract adaptation, structuring access and portability mechanisms, and coordination with existing GDPR obligations. ### (04) How can you anticipate cybersecurity risks and manage digital disputes? Cyberattacks, data breaches and IT project disputes are multiplying, simultaneously engaging the company’s civil, criminal and regulatory liability. Upstream, we structure prevention frameworks: security policies, incident response plans, NIS2 compliance. In a crisis, we coordinate the legal response: incident qualification, authority notifications, evidence preservation, filing complaints. In litigation, we defend clients before civil, criminal and arbitral courts in disputes over system failures, contractual breaches and data violations. ### (05) Why choose August Debouzy as your law firm for tech and digital in France? Legal departments, CIOs, executives, investment funds and scale-ups entrust us with securing their most ambitious digital projects. From digital transformation to cyber crisis management, from IT contract negotiation to regulatory compliance, we deploy an approach combining mastery of digital law, understanding of technical issues and operational pragmatism. GDPR, AI Act, DSA, NIS2, Data Act: we cover the full regulatory spectrum to enable our clients to innovate with confidence.