These appointments are among the first major strategic hires since the creation of Ashurst Perkins Coie on 29 June, underscoring the new firm’s ambition and ability to attract leading talent.
Stéphane has over 25 years’ experience advising multinational and domestic companies with strategic digital transformation and IT projects, and a broad range of IT litigation matters. He is highly regarded for his deep experience in and understanding of the technology industry. His practice spans strategic digital transformation projects and complex Tech disputes matters. His clients include technology and digital service providers, and large end-user companies across the manufacturing, aviation and consumer goods sectors.
Jeanne advises French and international clients across sectors on AI, strategic IT and digital transformation projects, including EU digital regulations compliance, cloud computing and outsourcing. With more than 15 years’ experience, she combines deep technical knowhow with a strategic perspective to help clients navigate complex intellectual property, technology and data issues through practical, sector-specific solutions. Her recent experience spans AI governance for defence, cybersecurity, automotive, aerospace and medical diagnostics clients, GPAI model compliance with the AI Act Code of Practice, cloud sovereignty and AI deployment strategies. With the EU AI Act now in force and AI governance a board-level priority, Jeanne’s experience is a key market differentiator.
They are also joined by Aurélia Pons (Counsel) to support the Tech disputes practice and three associates, which together with Nicolas Quoy, Ashurst Perkins Coie’s existing Technology partner in Paris and his team, immediately creates a Band 1 European Technology offering.
Noam Ankri, Office Managing Partner in Paris, said: “The arrival of Stéphane and Jeanne at such a transformative time for the firm and our Paris office significantly enhances our technology and corporate capabilities. Their combined experience in digital transformation, IT transactions and AI governance strengthens our ability to support clients in the French market and beyond, at a time when these issues are at the top of every clients’ and sector’s agenda.”
Amanda Ludlow, Global Co-Head of the Tech Transactions practice at Ashurst Perkins Coie, said: “We are delighted to welcome Stéphane and Jeanne to the firm. Their arrival follows the recent appointments of Alex Brazeau in the Middle East and reflects our continued strategic focus on building a market-leading Technology capability globally. Stéphane’s unparalleled track record in major IT transformation projects, combined with Jeanne’s cutting-edge AI governance experience, perfectly complements our existing platform. Their appointments further cement Ashurst Perkins Coie’s position as the go-to firm for technology clients navigating complex legal challenges across borders.”
Stéphane Lemarchand said: “I am thrilled to join Ashurst Perkins Coie at such a pivotal moment for the firm. The combination of Ashurst and Perkins Coie creates an unparalleled platform for technology clients, connecting deep European experience with the firm’s well-known US technology practice. This is a fantastic opportunity to build on our track record and serve clients on a truly global scale.”
Jeanne Dauzier added: “Joining Ashurst Perkins Coie is an exceptional opportunity to further develop a thriving AI governance and technology practice on a global platform. The firm’s ambition and commitment to the technology sector, combined with its collaborative culture and international reach, make it the ideal environment to help clients navigate the rapidly evolving regulatory landscape and turn complexity into opportunity.”
