Merav Griguer
With over 20 years’ experience in the fields of information technology and data protection, Merav has developed recognized expertise particularly in the Tech, Defense & Security, Finance, Healthcare, Aviation, Distribution, Media, Luxury and Sport sectors.
Her main areas of expertise include GDPR compliance, litigation and dispute resolution before regulatory authorities, legal issues relating to data and personal data, social networks and cybersecurity.
She regularly works with the French Data Protection Authority (the CNIL), with which she maintains a close relationship (joint conferences and debates, courses on data privacy law, hearings at the CNIL on sensitive subjects and resolution of conflicts of law).
She is jointly responsible since 2014 for teaching Data Protection and Cybersecurity in the Master’s degree in Digital Law of the University of Paris Panthéon-Assas, alongside Thomas Dautieu, the Director in charge of legal advice at the CNIL.
She is also Professor, founder and Scientific Director of the Data Protection Officer Certificate of Science Po Paris, established in 2017.
Merav is the author of numerous articles and publications and is a regular speaker at conferences on Big Data, social networking and IT issues, such as Microsoft Techdays, Les Echos conferences, the International Hub Forum, the EBG, MEDEF and CCI conferences, the Avignon Forum, WeWork Tel Aviv, CESE, IAPP, etc.
She is often consulted on proposals or changes to legislation.
- Leaders League 2025 – The team is ranked in the category “Data Protection Law and Cybersecurity” (Leading) of the « Innovation, technology & telecoms» Guide
- Legal 500 EMEA 2025 – Le département est classé dans les catégories “Data Privacy and Data Protection” et “IT and Internet”
The team at Franklin advises on the drafting and negotiating of complex commercial and IT contracts, the management of cyber-attacks and cyber-security incidents, GDPR compliance, and contentious matters including CNIL issues. The firm is a popular choice for French and international corporates with a strong multijurisdictional element with services expanding to the Middle East, US, South and East Asia and Africa. Merav Griguer is noted for handling data disputes before regulatory bodies.
Testimonials:
‘Wissem Addoun: Extremely responsive, relevant.’
‘Responsiveness, tailor-made customer relations.’
‘I particularly appreciate Merav Griguer who knows how to listen to needs by taking into account customer constraints and always being up to date and relevant in her analyses.’ - Leaders League 2025: Gold award « Personal data and cyber security »
- Leaders League 2024: Merav Griguer is ranked in “Compliance program” (Excellent) and “International investigation and internal investigation” (Highly recommended) categories of the Compliance Guide
- Merav Griguer is individually ranked in Best Lawyers 2025 in « Privacy and Data Security Law » et « Regulatory Practice »
- Leaders League 2024: Merav Griguer is ranked in the category “E-Health” (Excellent) of the Healthcare, pharmaceuticals & biotech Guide
- Leaders League 2024: Silver award « Personal data and cyber security »
- Leaders League 2024: Special mention « Health – Pharmaceuticals Regulatory law »
- Best Lawyers: Merav is distinguised as “Lawyer of The Year 2022-2023” in the “Privacy & Data Security” category
- University of Paris V Descartes
- University of Paris II Assas
- University of Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne
