Ranking tables

TMT: Data Protection | Europe

France

The below TMT: Data Protection rankings table provides market-leading insights on the top ranked lawyers and law firms whose advice and legal services can be purchased in France. The rankings are the result of extensive research by our internal research team, who conduct interviews with in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers who have worked alongside them. Use our table and ranking system to identify the most suited provider of legal services for you.

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Band 1

  1. Ahmed Baladi
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    Ahmed Baladi
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | TMT: Data Protection
    2024 | Band 1 | 13 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."
  2. Denise Lebeau-Marianna
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    Denise Lebeau-Marianna
    DLA Piper France LLP
    DLA Piper France LLP | TMT: Data Protection
    2024 | Band 1 | 9 Years Ranked
    Denise Lebeau-Marianna boasts enviable expertise in cybersecurity and often assists with data privacy compliance matters as well as data breach investigations.
  3. Etienne Drouard
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    Etienne Drouard
    Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLP
    Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLP | TMT: Data Protection
    2024 | Band 1 | 9 Years Ranked
    Etienne 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.
  4. Florence Chafiol
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    Florence Chafiol
    August Debouzy
    August Debouzy | TMT: Data Protection
    2024 | Band 1 | 9 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."
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Band 2

  1. Ariane Mole
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    Ariane Mole
    Bird & Bird
    Bird & Bird | TMT: Data Protection
    2024 | Band 2 | 18 Years Ranked
    Ariane Mole is highly regarded for her expertise in data protection law, particularly with regard to CNIL investigations.
  2. Olivia Luzi
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    Olivia Luzi
    FÉRAL | TMT: Data Protection
    2024 | Band 2 | 9 Years Ranked
    Olivia 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.
  3. Thierry Dor
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    Thierry Dor
    Gide Loyrette Nouel
    Gide Loyrette Nouel | TMT: Data Protection
    2024 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
    "Thierry has skills in crisis management and provides extremely quick responses that are very pertinent and reassuring."
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Band 3

  1. Fabrice Naftalski
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    Fabrice Naftalski
    EY Société d'Avocats | TMT: Data Protection
    2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    Fabrice 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.
  2. Patrice Navarro
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    Patrice Navarro
    Clifford Chance Europe LLP
    Clifford Chance Europe LLP | TMT: Data Protection
    2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    Patrice 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
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    Romain Perray
    McDermott Will & Emery
    McDermott Will & Emery | TMT: Data Protection
    2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    Romain 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.
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Up and Coming

  1. Claude-Étienne Armingaud
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    Claude-Étienne Armingaud
    K&L Gates
    K&L Gates | TMT: Data Protection
    2024 | Up and Coming | 1 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."