People
Laurie-Anne Ancenys
Biography
Laurie-Anne is head of the Tech & Data practice in Paris.
She is specialized in the fields of information technology and data protection law. She assists French and international blue chip clients with the digitalization of their activities, including in relation to strategic partnerships, cybersecurity issues, data monetization and the launch of online tech products and services (including when based on the use of AI) in a broad range of sectors. She has developed an expertise in the drafting and negotiation of complex IT agreements, including in relation to M&A transactions. Laurie-Anne also advises companies on data protection compliance issues - including data breaches, cyber incidents, and tech/data contentious matters. She speaks at international conferences, conducts round table discussions and regularly publishes expert articles in French and international publications. She also contributes to the teaching of personal data law in the video game sector at the Université Paris1 Panthéon-Sorbonne. Laurie-Anne is a member of the Paris and Madrid Bars, and Solicitor in England and Wales. Laurie-Anne was nominated Young Leader of the France-Asian Foundation, class 2021.
Practice areas
- Corporate and M&A
- Disputes
- Advisory and regulatory
- Artificial intelligence
- Complex commercial transactions
- Cybersecurity
- Data privacy and data protection
- Intellectual property
- Tech transactions
- Real estate
Sectors
- Consumer and retail
- Communications media and entertainment
- Financial institutions
- Energy
- Private capital
- Technology
- Life sciences and healthcare
- Industrials and manufacturing
Education
- LLM in intellectual property and information society law – University of Alicante (EIPIN - European Intellectual Property Institute Network) – 2006
- Master degree in French law - University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne – 2005
- Master degree in Spanish law – University of Complutense of Madrid – 2003
Admissions
- Admitted as Solicitor
- Admitted to the Bar, Paris
- Admitted to the Bar, Madrid
