Dr. Sébastien Gros

In 2025, the French data protection authority, the CNIL, imposed €486 million in fines, with 98% concentrated in two decisions issued on the same day. Behind this figure, the authority continues a more discreet but more structuring work: consolidation of the doctrine regarding…

Retour sur la table ronde « M&A transformation », organisée par le Magazine des Affaires, à laquelle participait Stéphane Huten, associé en Corporate à Paris. Un échange riche autour de l’évolution du marché au premier semestre et des perspectives à venir pour le M&A. Retrouvez…

Etienne Drouard et Joséphine Beaufour ont analysé pour Légipresse, l’arrêt du Conseil d'État qui valide la sanction de 40 millions d’euros prononcée par la CNIL à l’encontre de Criteo. Cette décision, qui vise à protéger la CNIL du droit européen, laisse subsister des…

Monetary inflation erodes purchasing power. Regulatory inflation risks eroding something just as vital for EU businesses: the capacity to act, invest, innovate, and compete. One of the most pressing structural challenges in European law… cvsoci.al/7BLsRsOC?cv=17…

The European Commission adopted Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/977, introducing harmonized and more stringent rules for how notified bodies conduct conformity assessment activities under the EU Medical Device Regulation and In… cvsoci.al/-lRjJ7d1?cv=17…

The FCC initiated two rulemakings to address national security vulnerabilities in its equipment authorization process and to close loopholes that have allowed foreign adversary entities to provide telecom services in the United States. These… cvsoci.al/avWyu2kl?cv=17…

Hogan Lovells has advised Waterland Private Equity on the acquisition financing of BODE, the world’s leading supplier of door and access systems for public transport. Read more:…

We are pleased to have advised @Crescent Capital Group on its financing to support @Triton Partners’ buy and build strategy for Tendra Technical Services. The transaction highlights @Hogan Lovells’ global private capital capability, advising leading alternative lenders on…

On 7 May 2026, the European Securities and Markets Authority (“ESMA”) published its Report on 2025 Corporate reporting enforcement and regulatory activities (the “ESMA enforcement report”) – the report covers enforcement under financial, sustainability and digital reporting.…

The European Parliament has published its draft report on the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) review – now being referred to as SFDR 2.0. The Report suggests a number of changes to the European Commission's proposal for SFDR 2.0, which are intended to enhance…

When its first draft was published on 24 September 2020, MiCA promised to be a pillar of EU financial services legislation, placing the EU in a unique position as the first major jurisdiction to create a regulatory regime for crypto-asset markets. Its objectives were to…

After some “spoilers” in the press, there weren't many surprises for financial services firms in the King's Speech delivered on 13 May 2026. The focus remains squarely on enhancing global competitiveness - and UK economic growth - by reducing unnecessary regulatory burdens and…

Rising natural catastrophe losses, shifting underwriting strategies, and growing regulatory and political pressures are reshaping insurance markets while energy demand and infrastructure investment are accelerating. As insurers reassess risk appetite and coverage terms…

Hogan Lovells has advised the Republic of Ecuador (the “Republic”) on the successful completion of a $1bn dual tranche bond reopening (collectively, the “Reopened Notes”), consisting of a $500m reopening of its 8.750% notes due 2034 and a $500m reopening of its 9.250% notes due…

The transition finance market is evolving at a rapid pace. We are now in a position where borrowers and issuers can benefit from labelled instruments – transition loans and transition bonds are taking off, supported by enhanced market standards, increased awareness and other…

Monetary inflation erodes purchasing power. Regulatory inflation risks eroding something just as vital for EU businesses: the capacity to act, invest, innovate, and compete. One of the most pressing structural challenges in European law… cvsoci.al/7BLsRsOC?cv=17…

The European Commission adopted Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/977, introducing harmonized and more stringent rules for how notified bodies conduct conformity assessment activities under the EU Medical Device Regulation and In… cvsoci.al/-lRjJ7d1?cv=17…

The FCC initiated two rulemakings to address national security vulnerabilities in its equipment authorization process and to close loopholes that have allowed foreign adversary entities to provide telecom services in the United States. These… cvsoci.al/avWyu2kl?cv=17…

2/4 June – Games Industry Law Summit XI 2026, Berlin Hogan Lovells Partners Andrea Dufaure (FR), Mark Brennan (US), Alexandre Rudoni (FR) and Eugene Low (HK) will be attending the Games Industry Law Summit, with Andrea Dufaure joining the panel on: Game Over? How Games Die…

L’analyse de la jurisprudence de ces derniers mois en matière de pactes d’actionnaires constitue cette année encore un exercice particulièrement instructif pour la pratique de ces conventions, alliant souplesse, confidentialité et innovation. Retour sur quelques décisions…