In an environment where innovation, technology and data make the difference, the Intellectual Property, Digital, Compliance & Data department of SIMON Associés positions itself as a true strategic partner for companies whose value is largely driven by intangible assets.
Intellectual Property, Digital, Compliance & Data
A business partner, not just legal counsel
The department is designed to support companies whose value relies on a combination of innovation, technology, brand and data, providing both advisory and litigation services, in France and internationally.
The team supports businesses at every stage of their development (structuring, fundraising, M&A, transformation) with an asset- and risk-oriented approach, aiming to protect value while supporting growth.
An integrated offering: IP, digital, compliance and data
The department brings together intellectual property, digital/IT law, compliance and cybersecurity/data protection within a single team, offering a coherent response to today’s business challenges.
The lawyers cover the entire value chain, from defining strategies for protecting intangible assets to drafting IT and internet contracts, supporting e-commerce projects, advising on data governance and regulatory risk management, and handling specialized litigation.
Practical solutions for digital projects
The team provides concrete legal support for digital products and services, including software, platforms, marketplaces, customer journeys, smart devices, loyalty programs, customer data frameworks and complex data projects.
Their work combines contractual structuring, regulatory compliance (GDPR, DSA, DMA, Data Act, AI Act, NIS2, MiCA, etc.) and operational crisis management (cyber incidents, data breaches, IT disputes or IP infringements).
Practical solutions for digital projects
The team provides concrete legal support for digital products and services, including software, platforms, marketplaces, customer journeys, smart devices, loyalty programs, customer data frameworks and complex data projects.
Their work combines contractual structuring, regulatory compliance (GDPR, DSA, DMA, Data Act, AI Act, NIS2, MiCA, etc.) and operational crisis management (cyber incidents, data breaches, IT disputes or IP infringements).
360° capabilities through the firm
The department works closely with the other practices of SIMON Associés (Corporate/M&A, Tax, Employment, Restructuring, etc.) to deliver 360-degree solutions addressing the full spectrum of business issues, in France and internationally.
The firm operates in Paris and several other cities, with the Réseau Simon Avocats and Simon International networks supporting cross-border projects and multi-country deployments.
A recognized culture of innovation
The department is part of a strong culture of innovation, illustrated by initiatives such as the Data Comply One compliance platform, the MacadamIA content platform, and the Lettre du Numérique, which continuously support the team’s practice and legal monitoring.
This dynamic is regularly recognized through distinctions including “Innovative Law Firm of the Year” (Le Monde du Droit), awards in data protection and cybersecurity, and a 5-star ranking in Le Point’s legal ranking for new technologies law.
By choosing to work with this department, clients benefit from a team that speaks their language, understands their business models, and helps transform IP, digital and data challenges into sustainable performance drivers.
CATHERINE VERNERET
PARTNER
FABRICE DEGROOTE
PARTNER
JEAN-CHARLES SIMON
MANAGING PARTNER
EMILIE SULLO
COUNSEL
AMIRA BOUNEDJOUM
COUNSEL
EVE-ANNE DUJARDIN
ASSOCIATE
ANNE-MAUD LAGARDE
ASSOCIATE
JEAN-BAPTISTE MICARD
ASSOCIATE
