Europe - France
2

Data privacy and data protection

logo

McDermott Will & Emery AARPI

More informationMore information

McDermott Will & Emery AARPI has a particular strength in the life sciences and biotechnology sectors as well as insurance, e-commerce, digital advertising and luxury goods and advises market leaders in these sectors. The firm regularly assists on matters pertaining to the full gamut of EU data regulation, international intragroup data transfer agreements, GDPR and cyber security compliance, CNIL investigations and strategic data contract negotiations. Romain Perray has significant experience in Data Act compliance. Lorraine Maisnier-Boché leverages her expertise in health, complex IT projects and life sciences. Hélène Adda is also a name to note on the team and handles data protection audits, regarding in particular the review and risk assessment of user experience on websites and mobile applications.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The team is innovative in the use of technologies and the mode of collaboration.’

  • ‘We work mainly with Romain Perray and Lorraine Maisnier Boché. They are very precise in their interventions, responsive and operational. The working relationship is very pleasant.’

  • ‘Great expertise and quality of service The team is in the top 10. It stands out for its very strong commitment to its customers and tailor-made assistance.’

  • ‘Romain Perray and Lorraine Maisnier Boché Both have in-depth expertise in data protection law. Lorraine also has expertise in health law applied to personal data. The team is 100% dedicated to data protection law. This is what allows them to have a very fine approach to the subjects entrusted to them.’

  • ‘Long-standing collaboration with Romain Perray for personal data subjects, his expertise is very specific and he is sensitive to the business issues of companies.'

  • ‘We have worked with Romain Perray on several occasions. He produces particularly detailed and well-reasoned opinions and documents, the result of significant research work. Romain always keeps his client's objective in mind.’

  • ‘Very good, professional and deep analysis and practical recommendations.’

  • ‘Romain has the capacity to understand his client’s needs and create a unique and trusted work environment.'

Key clients

  • Nissan Motor Co & Nissan International
  • Europcar Mobility Group
  • Vinted
  • DISMA International (Azura)
  • Elis
  • Sorbonne Abu Dhabi University
  • Simago

Work highlights

  • Advise Nissan Motor Co. on global GDPR compliance program (data mapping, DPAs, DSSA, GDPR clauses, cookies and privacy policies) with regard to a digital marketing project.
  • Advised Vinted, providing ongoing assistance regarding several matters, including implementing a legal monitoring tool from which Vinted’s legal team will have access to scalable and customizable updates per country and per selected topic as well as to a risk analysis.
  • Advising Simago, a company that operates a large network of radiology centers in France in providing daily assistance on several matters related to personal data protection and cybersecurity matters.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Romain Perray

Other key lawyers

Lorraine Maisnier Boché, Hélène Adda