Lawways Avocats, established in 2006 by founding partner Gilles Rouvier, is a distinguished French law firm specializing in digital law and corporate matters. The firm offers comprehensive legal services in areas such as information technology, software, data privacy, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and corporate restructuring. With a team of experienced attorneys, including co-founder Hortense Rouvier, Lawways provides tailored solutions to a diverse clientele, including multinational corporations, investment funds, and technology companies.

The firm's expertise has been recognized through various accolades, such as its consistent ranking in the Legal 500 EMEA for IT and New Technologies, and the Palmarès du Droit awards for Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity. These honors reflect Lawways' commitment to delivering high-quality legal services and its ability to handle complex transactions effectively.

Lawways emphasizes a client-centric approach, focusing on understanding and addressing the unique needs of each client. The firm adopts a pragmatic and agile methodology, ensuring clear and practical guidance. Core values include innovation, responsiveness, and transparency, particularly regarding fee structures, to foster trust and long-term partnerships with clients.

About Lawways Avocats

Founded in 2006


Practice areas
Business
Intellectual Property
Media, Technology and Telecoms

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Business

Lawways Avocats offers comprehensive legal services in corporate law, private equity, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A). They assist entrepreneurs, majority and minority shareholders, executives, and investment funds in their development, external growth operations, and investment activities. With extensive experience in business law, particularly in M&A, private equity, and corporate matters, Lawways Avocats provides strategic guidance and legal support to help clients achieve their business objectives.
Accounting & Auditing
Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Banking & Finance
Business Registration
Communications & Media Law
Contract
Due Diligence
Employer
Environment
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Health Care
Investment
International
Legal Document
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
New Business Formation
Office Solutions
Oil, Gas & Energy
Securities
Tax
Transportation
Venture Capital
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
International Trade Law
Government Relations & Lobbying
Financial Services Regulation
Tax Increment Financing

Intellectual Property

Lawways Avocats offers specialized expertise in intellectual property law, assisting clients in protecting and managing their intangible assets. The firm provides comprehensive services, including the drafting and negotiation of contracts related to software, open source, and data. They conduct audits to identify risks associated with intellectual property, information technology, and personal data, ensuring clients' projects are secure and compliant. Additionally, Lawways Avocats advises on the use of open source components in software development, helping clients navigate complex licensing issues.
Copyright
Patent
Trademark
Art & Cultural Property Law

Media, Technology and Telecoms

Lawways Avocats offers specialized legal services in the Media, Technology, and Telecoms sectors, assisting clients with the drafting and negotiation of digital-related contracts, particularly in software, open source, and data matters. The firm conducts intellectual property, information technology, and data protection audits to identify risks and ensure compliance. Additionally, Lawways Avocats provides guidance on the use of open source components, helping clients manage associated legal implications.
Advertising and Marketing
Biotechnology
Cyber Law, Data Privacy and Data Protection
Fintech
Information Technology
Media and Entertainment
Outsourcing
Technology Transactions
Telecommunications and Broadcast
Sports Law
E-commerce & Internet Law
Space Law

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