LMBE has gained in-depth experience in the electronic communication field. Our partners have been involved in all the most important industry developments such as the attribution of Wi Max licences in France, quadriple play legal issues and more generally legal analyses related to convergence, whatever the technologies (Unbundling on-going process, Voip, 4G, Wireless local loop, FTTH, etc.).  We also advise new entrants, investors and funders on the acquisition of interests in electronic communications operators across various markets and obtaining any relevant licence to commence operations. Such advice includes the negotiation of joint venture arrangements, the terms of purchase, raising equity and solving regulatory issues.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Our lawyers draft, advise and negotiate every type of legal agreement relating to the information technology sector such as: 
 IT outsourcing and other IT service agreements
 Software licensing, development, and support 
 IT infrastructure, e-business and other projects

LMBE has extensive experience of every kind of work in the information technology sector, and for a wide range of clients including:
 purchasers of information technology products and services 
 computer software and hardware manufacturers, suppliers and distributors

Our clients often ask us to analyse the best conditions in which to set up virtual or paperless services on the Internet (electronic invoicing, electronic signatures, electronic documents, remote decision-making for the decision-making bodies of legal entities, etc.).

DATA PROTECTION / COMPLIANCE

 
LMBE advises clients on legal issues relating to data protection and privacy matters, including:
Personal data transfers outside the EEA
 Personal data collection and consents
 Website privacy policies
 Personal data protection aspects of database sales and transfers

LMBE has extensive experience in the following areas including for any compliance issues:
Electronic communications including regulatory advice for operators manufacturers and/or investors
 State aids
 Internet and e-commerce
 On-line transactions and electronic signatures
 Data protection
 IT security
 Software including ASP
 Intellectual Property
 Gaming
 IT outsourcing
 Licensing and IT projects
 Media

PARTNER:

Thierry ABALLEA