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Linklaters is well placed to handle the full gamut of data protection and privacy issues including litigation, transactional and regulatory issues. Practice head Sonia Cissé advises on the data aspects of cyber security and fintech, and also has expertise in assisting with commercial contracts, sourcing and complex procurement transactions ,regulation of data and networks, e-commerce, cybersecurity security and telecoms projects and interweaves these aspects into her data advice, GDPR compliance and personal data breach work.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Very communicative team, who take the time to listen to our needs. Responsive. Adapts the tests and advice to our specific requirements.’

  • ‘Sonia Cisse and Juila Loiseau. They are very responsive, take the time to listen to our needs, are accommodating and adapt legal advice and writing to our specific needs.’

  • ‘The team is very collaborative, they take the time to explain the process and the reason for each step. We always understand the logic and legal basis of each approach we choose to take.'

  • ‘The Linklaters TMT team is extremely efficient. In my opinion, they are above and beyond other teams on the market. In particular, they combine excellent expertise on complex subjects with a very strong pragmatism. The team has always been very responsive and available (including in tight deadlines, for late requests, etc).’

  • ‘Sonia Cissé is probably the best lawyer I have ever worked with. Technically excellent, she is able to popularize complex issues and shows great pragmatism. Being very business oriented, she understands the constraints and challenges of clients and adapts her assistance accordingly. She is also very accessible and friendly, which is very appreciable.’

  • ‘Sonia Cisse is a great professional. She has supported us on several projects, with efficiency, constructiveness and always in a pleasant working environment despite the complexity of the subjects or discussions.'

  • ‘The team is made up of excellent experts, attentive, available and strong in concrete proposals in line with the client's needs. Extremely friendly team!’

  • ‘Sonia Cissé is a very available partner, a good listener, who understands her clients but also knows how to convince them of the relevance of her solutions. Sonia has become an indispensable partner for us and our compliance program!'

Key clients

  • Stellantis
  • EQT Active Core Infrastructure (EQT)
  • John Cockerill
  • Cummins

Work highlights

  • Advised Stellantis in the context of the acquisition of the artificial intelligence framework, machine learning models and intellectual property rights and patents of CloudMade, a developer of smart and innovative big data-driven automotive solutions.
  • Advised EQT Active Core Infrastructure (“EQT”) on entering exclusive negotiations with ICG Infrastructure Equity I (“ICG Infra”) to acquire Ocea Group (“Ocea”), a leading French water and heat sub-metering infrastructure provider.
  • Advises John Cockerill, a significant supplier of tank turrets for light armoured vehicles, firing systems, and simulation, in the context of exclusive negotiations with Volvo Group for the acquisition of Arquus, the principal French supplier of military vehicles.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Sonia Cissé

Other key lawyers

Juila Loiseau