Best Lawyers in France for Privacy and Data Security Law
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Marie-Hélène Tonnellier is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Advertising Law, Information Technology Law, Intellectual Property Law, Media Law, Privacy and Data Security Law and Technology Law. Marie-Hélène, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Marie-Hélène is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Lorraine Maisnier-Boché is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Information Technology Law and Privacy and Data Security Law. Lorraine, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lorraine is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
A specialist in digital law, Éric Le Quellenec has led several large-scale GDPR compliance and digital transformation programs for major French and international corporations. He advises both software providers and end-users on AI projects, combining risk management with accountability in usage—most tools used in the HR field being classified as high-risk under current regulations. For large-scale projects such as HRIS or talent and career management systems, he has taken on role...
Jeanne BOSSI MALAFOSSE is head of the Personal Data Department and co-head of the Life Sciences Department. She has significant experience in personal data protection and various questions relating to life sciences, particularly in the area of health information systems.She assists organizations in the following subjects : compliance with personal data protection principles in all sectors preparation for Europe’s new General Data Protection Regulation regulatory framework of planned hea...
Lawyer, Member of the Paris Bar (admitted in 1999) Lexing Alain Bensoussan Avocats Head of the Data Protection & Privacy department and member of the firm since 1999 Certificat d’Aptitude à la Profession d’Avocats (Bar exam) (1999) Doctorat (Doctoral degree) on the internet and consumer sales (“L’Internet et la vente aux consommateurs”) (1999). Advisory and litigation in the following areas: - Auditing legal compliance of information systems with priva...
Sarah Lenoir is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law and Privacy and Data Security Law. Sarah, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sarah is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Lawyer to the Paris Bar since 2006, Olivier Hayat practised in Parisian law firms specialising in IT, media and distribution law. In 2014, Olivier founded his law firm dedicated to digital and intellectual property law. Olivier practises information technology law, both in counselling and litigation, and focus his expertise on IT project negotiations, personal data (GDPR compliance and assistance to CNIL control) and also intellectual property and communication law. He has a diversified clien...
François Herpe is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Information Technology Law, Intellectual Property Law, Privacy and Data Security Law and Technology Law. François, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which François is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Merav Griguer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Privacy and Data Security Law and Regulatory Practice. Merav, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Merav is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
With more than 15 years of experience appearing before U.S., E.U., and French regulators, Sara has consistently guided clients through the intricacies of domestic and cross-border regulatory matters. Her practice encompasses advisory services, implementation, investigations, and disputes—most notably in the financial services and banking, health care, technology and new media, and telecommunications sectors.
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