In charge of the litigation practice and of the public sector in ORWL, Romain has developed a strong experience by collaborating with judges as a justice assistant in a Court of Appeal before practicing as a lawyer in a French Supreme Court Law Firm.

Romain taught public law at the university and is still involved in legal thinking by publishing periodically legal articles related to digital public and criminal law.

Romain is also registered at the Paris criminal bar and provides assistance in emergency criminal defense procedures.

Education: Master of public administration, Sciences Po Paris. – Master of public business law, Paris II Panthéon-Assas. – ANSSI Certification in cybersecurity.

Background: Justice assistant, Administrative Court of Appeal of Versailles. –  Lawyer, French Supreme Courts Law Firm.

Interests: Civil liberties. – Cybercrime. – Digital in public sector.

Alexandre manages the firm’s tax and corporate law practice.

After serving in the Versailles Administrative Court of Appeals dealing with corporate tax, VAT, and income tax controversies, Alexandre worked as a tax specialist in the Tax Controversy and Indirect Taxation department of Taj – Deloitte Société d’avocats.

Specialized in digital tax issues, Alexandre has recognized expertise in the taxation of digital assets and blockchain projects.

Regularly, Alexandre publishes in professional reviews, takes part in working groups on these matters, and speaks at various workshops and conferences.

Education: Master in Tax Law, University Paris X Nanterre – Master in Public Law, University Paris X Nanterre – ANSSI certification in cybersecurity.

Background: Tax assistant, Taj – Deloitte Société d’avocats. – Justice assistant, Administrative Court of Appeal of Versailles.

Interests: Digital economy taxation issues – Online freedoms.

Before co-founding ORWL, William has developed the legal and compliance department of Blockchain Partner, the French leader in blockchain consultancy, where he assists both top corporate clients (60% of the CAC 40) and public entities (ANFR, Banque de France, ADP, etc.).

Simultaneously, William has built up an extensive knowledge of the blockchain and digital assets regulation: he has actively contributed to numerous working groups (France Stratégie, Finance Innovation, etc.) and has lectured at several universities (Paris II Assas, Paris XIII, etc.), Grandes Ecoles (HEC, X, etc.) and institutions (Court of cassation, Parliament, etc.).

William is also involved in the gaming and Esport sector, notably through the dedicated association within the Paris Bar.

Education: Master in Public Business Law and Digital Law, University Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne – ANSSI certification in cybersecurity.

Background: Director of the legal and compliance department, Blockchain Partner, the French leading firm in blockchain consultancy – Legal counsel in public contracts, Orange Business Services.

Interests: Decentralized technologies (peer-to-peer, cryptoassets, public blockchain) – Surveillance.

Clara has a strong expertise on compliance issues in the decentralised technology sector (financial services, cryptoassets, etc.).

Clara also advises French and foreign companies on issues related to information technology, personal data protection, e-commerce and intellectual property.

Education: Master 2 in European and international business law, Paris Dauphine University. – ANSSI certification in cybersecurity.

Background: Technology, media and telecommunications law, Linklaters (Paris). – Business Law, Cravath Swaine & Moore (London and New York).

Interests: Privacy protection and mass surveillance. – Fintech. – Innovation.

Clément joined ORWL Avocats in 2022 and is a lawyer in the tax department.

Prior to joining the firm, he worked for more than 2 years in major business law firms, including CMS Francis Lefebvre Avocats in Paris and Loyens & Loeff in Luxembourg.

He advises and assists companies and individuals in their national and international tax issues. He has particular expertise in digital taxation and, more specifically, in the field of crypto-assets and blockchain.

Clément has participated in the writing of numerous analyses published in national and international journals.

Education: Master 2 – Business and tax law and DJCE – Strasbourg.

Background: CMS Francis Lefebvre Avocats and Loyens & Loeff.

Interests: Badmington and web3.

Clément has been a tax lawyer at ORWL since 2021.

With a strong background in education and various professional experiences, Clément works in the firm’s tax law practice.

Clément is particularly interested in the technical and financial aspects of Web3 and crypto-assets. He has a thorough understanding of the functioning of decentralised finance services, as well as an in-depth knowledge of the taxation applicable to digital assets.

Education: Master II Business Law and Taxation at the University of Orléans.

Background: In law firms, members of several DAOs.

Interests: Baseball and crypto.

Admitted to the Paris Bar in 2021, Jessim is a member of the firm’s Regulatory & Compliance team.

Jessim assists innovative projects in ensuring the compliance of their activities with banking and financial regulations. As such, he is involved in all regulatory aspects concerning the provision of services on digital assets (PSAN registration), payment services or electronic money.

Education: Master II Economic and Regulatory Law in Europe, Sciences Po Strasbourg/Ecole de l’Université de Strasbourg – HEDAC.

Background: Law firm and credit institution.

Interests: E-sport and bowling.

Recently certified as a lawyer, Louisa is part of the IP/IT team of the firm.

Louisa assists and advises projects on contractual and compliance aspects related to intellectual property (copyrights, trademarks, software, video games) and information technologies (internet, e-commerce, data protection).

She also advises on the regulatory compliance of projects related to digital assets (DASP, NFTs).

Education: Master II in creative and digital law, University of Paris I, Panthéon-Sorbonne. – HEDAC.

Background: Law firm in digital and trademark law. – Video game studios.

Interests: Art, video games.

Member of the Paris Bar, Ségolène is part of the firm’s Litigation team.

Ségolène assists the firm’s clients at all steps of the litigation, from pre-litigation to legal representation before the French courts. She also assists clients from the investigation and inquiry phase, before the criminal and administrative courts, as well as before the independent administrative authorities.

She handles business litigation issues related to commercial litigation, business criminal law, image law, press law, e-reputation and civil liability.

Education: Master Innovation and Industrial Property Law, Paris-Saclay. – University degree Counsel of innovative enterprises, Paris-Saclay. – HEDAC.

Background: Law firms.

Interests: Intangible right- Entrepreneurship.