Myria Saarinen, former Global Co-Chair of the Technology Industry Group, assists domestic and international clients, a large number of which in the tech sector, in resolving a broad range of complex, cross-border disputes. She also advises clients on a wide range of digital-related regulations. She leads the data protection practice and co-leads the AI practice in Paris.
Myria draws on more than two decades’ experience as a litigator. She is able to manage acute crisis situations which require coordination and lead of multi-jurisdictional advice as well as the taking of strategic decisions in a short period of time. Her assistance includes the resolution of disputes through court proceedings, arbitration or amicable resolution processes, as well as the conduct of internal investigations.
In addition, Myria assists multinational corporations on a wide range of digital-related regulations, particularly in relation to the GDPR and the EU AI Act, including when corporations could face a non-compliance risk that could lead to an enforcement action. In her capacity as data protection specialist, she helps international clients, among which GAFAM companies, navigate complex data protection and cybersecurity matters. She also supports large, strategic alliances and M&A transactions where data protection and/or AI are key drivers.
She crafts pragmatic, commercially oriented solutions to clients’ business challenges, approaching each matter with the strength of the firm’s global platform.
A recognized firm leader, Myria serves on the Ethics and Privacy Committees of the firm. She previously served as the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (AML) for the Paris office and on the Pro Bono and IT Committees.
Myria's recent experience includes advising: