The 20 best technology, artificial intelligence, and data protection lawyers in France in 2026
Mahasti Razavi is among the professionals included in the ranking compiled by Impact Lawyers.
| Lawyer | Law firm | Main profile |
|---|---|---|
| Mahasti Razavi | August Debouzy | Technology and digital transformation |
| Alain Bensoussan | Lexing Alain Bensoussan Avocats | Technology, AI, and robotics |
| Stéphane Lemarchand | DLA Piper | Technology and major contracts |
| Etienne Drouard | Hogan Lovells Cadwalader | Data, privacy, and technology |
| Thierry Dor | Gide Loyrette Nouel | Technology and outsourcing |
| Rémy Bricard | Baker McKenzie | Technology contracts |
| Florence Chafiol | August Debouzy | Data and digital regulation |
| Ahmed Baladi | Gibson Dunn | Privacy and technology |
| Claire Bouchenard | Osborne Clarke | Platforms and digital commerce |
| Alexandra Berg-Moussa | August Debouzy | Technology and contracts |
| Benjamin May | Jeantet | Technology and intellectual property |
| Eric Barbry | Racine | Digital law and cybersecurity |
| Jean-Luc Juhan | Latham & Watkins | Technology and media |
| Nadège Martin | Norton Rose Fulbright | Technology and data |
| Stéphane Leriche | Bird & Bird | Technology and telecommunications |
| Patrice Navarro | Clifford Chance | Data and cybersecurity |
| Magalie Dansac Le Clerc | Baker McKenzie | Technology and transactions |
| Georgie Courtois | Simmons & Simmons | Platforms, media, and sports |
| Jonathan Rofé | DLA Piper | Technology and contracts |
| Marie-Hélène Tonnellier | OYAT | Technology and data |
How the ranking was compiled
This ranking does not reproduce the order of any directory. Impact Lawyers has cross-referenced individual recognitions from Chambers France, Legal 500, Leaders League, and other professional sources, and subjected them to its own editorial weighting. The baseline sector source can be consulted here.
The assessment combines cross-recognition and continuity in directories (30%), complexity and relevance of verifiable practice (25%), technical specialization in technology contracts, platforms, artificial intelligence, privacy, cybersecurity, and digital regulation (20%), professional leadership and independence (15%), and international, academic, or institutional reach (10%).
Impact Lawyers' own criteria
External bands and tiers are used as evidence, not as an outcome. Firm recognition does not automatically transfer to the lawyer, and prominence does not replace specialization. The ability to personally lead matters, build a distinctive practice, and work in domestic and international contexts is also valued.
This methodology explains why the list and order do not fully coincide with Chambers, Legal 500, or Leaders League. Directories typically rank firms, divide professionals into groups without internal ranking, and rely on submission processes. Impact Lawyers translates these signals, along with editorial review, into an individual selection.
Featured professionals
Mahasti Razavi stands out for the balance between track record, specialization, leadership, and sustained recognition. Alain Bensoussan and Stéphane Lemarchand are also among the featured professionals in this selection. The differences between closely ranked profiles may be minimal.
How it should be interpreted
The ranking expresses a general assessment based on public information available in 2026. It does not measure fees, does not guarantee outcomes, and does not state that an included professional is the best choice for any matter. The specific selection must consider the conflict, sector, jurisdiction, availability, language, budget, and relationship of trust.
Professional trajectories may change. Before publishing future updates, it is advisable to verify partner movements, new structures, and potential conflicts of interest. The 2026 edition serves as a reasoned snapshot of the French market, not as a permanent certification.
