TMT: Data Protection
France
3 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Claude-Étienne Armingaud
France 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
Provided by Latournerie Wolfrom Avocats
France
Practice Areas
Claude-Étienne Armingaud joined Latournerie Wolfrom Avocats in 2025 and co-leads the Tech & Data practice. Specialised in data protection and information technology, he advises private clients in France and internationally, with a strong presence in the United States. His practice is characterised by a deep understanding of both legal frameworks and underlying technologies, enabling him to support complex digital transformation projects and the protection of intangible assets.
Claude-Étienne Armingaud advises on CNIL matters, EU and UK GDPR, the AI Act, DORA, the NIS2 Directive and cybersecurity. His IT practice covers a wide range of technologies, including artificial intelligence, blockchain, IoT, NFTs, SaaS, internet and e-commerce. His expertise spans complex data processing projects, particularly in fintech, biotech, connected/autonomous vehicles, and artificial intelligence sectors.
Claude-Étienne leverages his skills across the economic sectors of his international clients—data, intellectual property, know-how—regardless of their stage of growth. He advises innovative companies on securing their intangible assets, both in internal matters and in the context of mergers and acquisitions. He has extensive experience ensuring business processes comply with regulatory requirements.
He is valued for both his practical advice and his institutional/legal insights (French civil law and American common law), as well as his ability to anticipate market trends.
Professional Memberships
Vice President – Cornell Club of France
Co-Chair – KnowledgeNet Chapter (2021–2022), Paris, International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
Member – European Advisory Board (2023–2024), IAPP
Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E), IAPP
Member – American Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, French-American Bar Association
Member – Expert Group of the European Data Protection Board (EDPB)
Education
Cornell Law School
LL.M. in Copyright, Patent Law, and E-Commerce
Université Paris Nanterre
Public Law of New Technologies
Languages Spoken
French
English
Key sectors
Health and Life SciencesTechnology, Media and Telecoms (TMT)Financial Services
Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Chambers France
TMT: Data Protection - France
Band 3
Individual Editorial
Claude-Étienne Armingaud is recognised for his experience advising on GDPR compliance and other data regulations. He joined Latournerie Wolfrom Avocats in September 2025.
Editorial individuel
Claude-Étienne Armingaud de K&L est reconnu pour son expérience en matière de conformité RGPD et d’autres réglementations de données. Il a rejoint Latournerie Wolfrom & Avocats en Septembre 2025.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Claude was great, very pragmatic in his advice, and very prescriptive, which is what I needed.
TMT: Data ProtectionChambers FranceClaude était formidable, très pragmatique dans ses conseils et très précis, ce dont j'avais besoin. TMT: Data ProtectionChambers France
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