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Linklaters' data protection offering encompasses advice on the implementation of GDPR compliance programmes, data management strategies and the conduct of GDPR audits. The unit is also well placed to advise on personal data breach responses. ‘Excellent technician’ Sonia Cissé leads the team and frequently leverages her TMT expertise to advise on a wide range of data protection issues, including those related to new technologies such as AI. Clémentine Richard and Faustine Piechaud provide key support.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The Linklaters team is very talented and has detailed knowledge in the field.’

  • ‘Sonia Cissé is a brilliant, talented partner, and is daring in her approach to issues linked to new technologies and innovative in the solutions she offers to her clients.’

  • ‘A very attentive, diverse team which responds quickly and clearly. The quality of work and service is excellent. We have a very good working relationship.’

  • ‘Sonia Cissé is excellent - she takes the time to explain the project processes, she makes working together easy and pleasant, and has very good communication skills.'

  • ‘Sonia Cissé allies legal rigour and operational excellence.’

  • ‘The Linklaters team is, by far, the best I have ever worked with.’

  • ‘Special mention to Sonia Cissé, an excellent technician who does not forget to be very pragmatic.'

Key clients

  • CACEIS

Work highlights

  • Advising CACEIS on the data protection issues surrounding the acquisition of RBC Investor Services' operations in Europe.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners

Sonia Cissé

Sonia Cissé

Linklaters LLP

Sonia is heading the Technology, Media and Telecommunications team of Linklaters in Paris. Sonia’s practice covers the full range of TMT legal areas, with a focus on contracts, data protection, internet and telecommunications. Sonia has strong experience in advising companies from diversified sectors (IT editors and service providers, banking, insurance, transportation, telecom, energy, retail, luxe, etc.) across all aspects of major commercial contracts, sourcing and complex procurement transactions, regulation of data and networks, e-business and IT security, telecoms and media projects. Her experience has led her to advise on both service providers and clients’ sides.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Sonia Cissé

Other key lawyers

Clémentine Richard, Faustine Piechaud