Ranking tables
TMT: Data Protection | Europe
France
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
Up and Coming
All Lawyers profiles
Band 1
1 Ahmed Baladi
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | TMT: Data Protection2024 | Band 1 | 26 Years Ranked"Ahmed is fast, effective and very capable of creating an interpersonal relationship of mutual trust. He benefits from analytical skills and extreme clarity in explaining complexity by making it simple."
1 Denise Lebeau-Marianna
DLA Piper France LLP | TMT: Data Protection2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years RankedDenise Lebeau-Marianna boasts enviable expertise in cybersecurity and often assists with data privacy compliance matters as well as data breach investigations.
1 Etienne Drouard
Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLP | TMT: Data Protection2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years RankedEtienne Drouard moves up the rankings this year and is highly reputed in the market for his expertise in data protection matters, from the compliance of innovative projects to advising on the impact of regulatory updates.
1 Florence Chafiol
August Debouzy | TMT: Data Protection2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked"Florence gives clients the confidence they need to get to the right commercial answer, always backed up by in-depth knowledge of both the law and the regulatory environment. She is a superb, market-leading operator."
Band 2
2 Ariane Mole
Bird & Bird | TMT: Data Protection2024 | Band 2 | 36 Years RankedAriane Mole is highly regarded for her expertise in data protection law, particularly with regard to CNIL investigations.
2 Olivia LuziFÉRAL | TMT: Data Protection2024 | Band 2 | 18 Years RankedOlivia Luzi assists with IT contracts, software licensing and contentious IT mandates. She is also well placed to advise on GDPR compliance and data protection regulations. She joined FÉRAL in January 2024.
2 Thierry Dor
Gide Loyrette Nouel | TMT: Data Protection2024 | Band 2 | 20 Years Ranked"Thierry has skills in crisis management and provides extremely quick responses that are very pertinent and reassuring."
Band 3
3 Fabrice NaftalskiEY Société d'Avocats | TMT: Data Protection2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedFabrice Naftalski of EY Société d'Avocats joins the rankings this year and is sought after by multinational clients for his expertise in both contentious and regulatory data privacy issues.
3 Patrice Navarro
Clifford Chance Europe LLP | TMT: Data Protection2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedPatrice Navarro joins the rankings this year thanks to notable expertise in data protection, including health data regulation and cybersecurity cases. He joined Clifford Chance in October 2024.
3 Romain Perray
McDermott Will & Emery | TMT: Data Protection2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedRomain Perray of McDermott Will & Emery joins the rankings this year on the back of positive feedback. He assists multinational clients with GDPR compliance, as well as other regulatory advice.
Up and Coming
U Claude-Étienne Armingaud
K&L Gates | TMT: Data Protection2024 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked"Claude-Étienne has a vision that goes beyond IT into other areas, so he gives multidisciplinary and strategic insights. He is also pleasant to work with and efficient."