Magalie Dansac Le Clerc
Biography
Magalie Dansac Le Clerc heads the Data Protection practice within the Tech & Data team at Baker McKenzie Paris and is a member of the Global Data & Cyber Leadership team. She is CIPP/E certified by the IAPP.
She is a member of professional associations such as the IAPP and Women in Privacy, and teaches in the DPO certificate program at Panthéon-Assas University, enabling her to maintain connections and gain insights from influential figures in the sector, including representatives of French and European authorities.
Magalie joined Baker McKenzie in 2008 and was elected a partner in 2016. She practices within Baker McKenzie’s Tech & Data group in Paris. She worked for nine months at the Firm’s Chicago office in 2014 (as part of an associate training program).
Practice Focus
Her practice focuses on data protection, information technology, Internet, cybersecurity, AI, and telecommunications, as well as contracts and regulatory compliance, both locally and internationally.
Magalie advises clients on data protection and cybersecurity matters in the context of (i) advisory engagements, particularly regarding global data privacy compliance programs or specific requests or projects subject to the GDPR, and on compliance with other European regulations pertaining to technology and cybersecurity, (ii) data and cybersecurity-related investigations and litigation, particularly in connection with investigations or enforcement proceedings conducted by data protection authorities, including the CNIL, and (iii) transactions.
Magalie also advises market leaders across all sectors, as well as numerous IT providers and software vendors, on IT contracts. She assists with the drafting, review, and negotiation of multi-tiered contracts for major IT projects, including global outsourcing, software licensing and maintenance, cloud computing, integration, and transition services.
Professional Honors
- Ranked 'Up and Coming' in TMT: Data Protection, Chambers France 2026
- Ranked Tier 1 and Leading Partner in IT & Internet, Legal 500 EMEA France 2026
- Ranked Tier 1 and Next Generation Partner in Data Protection & Data Privacy, Legal 500 EMEA France 2026
- Leading in Innovation, Tech & Telecoms, Décideurs Stratégies et Finance 2026
- Leading in Data Protection, Décideurs Stratégies et Finance 2026
- Leading in Cybersecurity, Décideurs Stratégies et Finance 2026
- Gold Award for Data Protection, Trophées du Droit 2022
"Magalie Dansac Le Clerc's strengths lie in her deep knowledge of the ecosystem of our business and of the legal landscape; she is very open to complex technology, and she is a hard worker."
“Magalie Dansac Le Clerc is an excellent lawyer. She has always been able to meet our needs, which are sometimes very complex, with great expertise and while being serious and efficient.”
“Magalie Dansac Le Clerc handles very complex cases with a business-oriented approach that is always very much appreciated.”
“Magalie Dansac Le Clerc has extensive knowledge of complex technological aspects.”
“Magalie Dansac Le Clerc has an amazing reach and understanding of multi-jurisdictional areas and changes in the market. Her responsiveness and reactivity is outstanding.”
Admissions
- Paris~France (2008)
Education
- University of Paris I (Pantheon-Sorbonne) (Degree in Business Law and Economy) (2007)
- University of Paris II (Panthéon-Assas) (Degree in Intellectual Property Law) (2006)
Languages
- English
- French
Previous Offices
- Chicago