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Thomas Retière
Associate
thomas.retiere@freshfields.com
Paris: +33 1 44 56 44 56
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Thomas is an associate in our global AI, Data Privacy and Cybersecurity practice group, based in Paris.

He advises clients on data protection, cybersecurity and emerging EU regulations, including digital markets and AI regulation, across a wide range of sectors such as telecoms, automotive, banking and e-commerce. His practice includes global data governance, AI deployment, complex IT agreements and cross-border compliance.

Thomas provides integrated support on digital transformation and M&A transactions, and has experience in managing data breaches, ransomware incidents, regulatory investigations and litigations, including proceedings before the CNIL and French criminal courts. He also advises on internal investigations and foreign direct investment matters.

He works closely with our teams in London, Düsseldorf, Vienna, Brussels, Amsterdam and the Silicon Valley, and regularly publishes expert commentary on developments in AI and data protection.

Prior to joining Freshfields in 2023, he gained experience at leading law firms in Paris and at the CNIL. He is admitted to the Paris Bar and fluent in French, English and German.

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Artificial intelligence
Data privacy and cyber security
Foreign direct investment and national security
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Education

  • Paris Bar Association Legal Training Centre (EFB) - Professional Legal Education and Training Program (CAPA)
  • University Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne - Preparation to the National Exam (CRFPA)
  • Versailles University - Master's Degree in Intellectual Property and Digital Business Law (M2)
  • Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz - Master's Degree in Business Law (M1)
  • Nantes University - Bachelor of Laws

Professional Qualification

  • Admitted to the Paris Bar (Avocat à la Cour)
  • Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E)
  • ANSSI SecNum MOOC
Thomas Retière
Associate
thomas.retiere@freshfields.com

T +33 1 44 56 44 56

M +33 6 13 92 21 66

Paris Office

9 avenue de Messine

75008 Paris
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