The data privacy and data protection team at Clifford Chance regularly assists with GDPR compliance, as well as data protections issues related to emerging technologies and strategic matters. Dessislava Savova is a specialist in terms of data protection, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and platform regulations. Alexandre Balducci is noted for his AI and cyber security capabilities. The team was further bolstered by the arrival of Patrice Navarro from Hogan Lovells LLP in 2024.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Clifford Chance stands out with their level of responsiveness and availability on complex matters, even on short notice. I prefer working with them rather than with another firm, where possible, especially due to the level of depth of their analysis and their ability to make risk-based recommendations, even on regulations that are very recent with not much jurisprudence / existing practice that could be relied on. ’
  • ‘Alexandre Balducci and Dessislava Savova are thorough partners on complex topics. They quickly understand the client's world and challenges.’

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Key clients

  • Legrand
  • Oracle
  • Honda Motor Europe
  • MTN
  • CACEIS
  • Tencent
  • Plastic Omnium
  • Splunk
  • Permira
  • Viatris
  • LzLabs
  • Hitachi Rail
  • Fujitsu
  • Expleo

Work highlights

  • Advising Honda Motor Europe (French branch) on all the data protection issues that arise in the context of their day-to-day activities including GDPR compliance.
  • Advising Oracle on its  several initiatives and actions around the globe against competitor's data practices and their effects on competition in the online targeted advertising and advertising supported service markets.

Lawyers

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

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Dessislava Savova, Patrice Navarro

Other key lawyers

Alexandre Balducci