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Lisa Peets

Partner

London +44 20 7067 2031 lpeets@cov.com Download V-card

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Lisa Peets leads the Technology and Media practice in the firm’s London office. Ms. Peets divides her time between London and Brussels, and her practice embraces regulatory counsel and legislative advocacy. In this context, she has worked closely with leading multinationals in a number of sectors, including some of the world’s best-known technology, media and life science companies.

Ms. Peets counsels clients on a range of EU law issues, including copyright, data protection, e-commerce and consumer protection, technology standards, cloud computing regulations, compulsory licensing, IPR enforcement and emerging technologies. Ms. Peets also routinely advises clients in and outside of the technology sector on trade related matters, including EU trade controls rules.

According to Chambers UK (2015), clients find that Ms. Peets "is very focused, very intelligent, and highly responsive." Ms. Peets is also "absolutely great to work with, from the quality and timing of her advice to her expertise, insight and input."

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On behalf of the Business Software Alliance, provided strategic advice and advocacy support on a range of EU legislative initiatives, including the e-Commerce Directive, proposed Software Patents Directive, IP Enforcement Directive, Consumer Rights Directive and reform of the Telecommunications Framework.
On behalf of Microsoft, provided a wide range of day-to-day and strategic counsel in relation to EU laws applicable to software, hardware and online services.
Advised companies in a range of sectors on compliance with trade controls, including in relation to day-to-day compliance, internal investigations, and voluntary self-disclosures.

Digital Business Lawyer, Editorial Board Member
The Intellectual Property Lawyers Organisation (TIPLO)

Covington Lawyers Win Three “Europe Women in Business Law Awards"

LONDON—Euromoney Legal Media Group has selected three Covington lawyers for its annual “Europe Women in Business Law Awards.” The awards honor women in the legal sector across Europe. The Covington lawyers recognized are: Louise Nash, Best in Mergers & Acquisitions. Ms. Nash focuses on M&A and other transactional matters for clients in the consumer brands, ...

European Commission Proposes New Powers to Request Confidential Information From Companies and Trade Associations

On May 2, 2017, the European Commission published a legislative proposal for a Regulation on a Single Market Information Tool. If adopted, the proposed Regulation would empower the Commission to request information from companies and trade associations, from a wide variety of industrial, technological and services sectors, if the Commission finds that serious difficulties in applying European Union (“EU”) law may undermine an important Union policy objective. Companies and trade associations failing to provide the requested information would be subject to significant fines.

Snap election: Conservatives seek stronger mandate for Brexit negotiations

Lisa Peets is quoted in a LexisPSL article regarding the Conservative Party's mandate for a hard Brexit. According to Peets, "An increased majority gives the Prime Minister greater flexibility to push for a harder or a softer Brexit, depending on what she actually wants." She adds, "A healthy majority helps May show the EU that she can deliver on her ...

Covington Lawyers Win Four “Europe Women in Business Law” Awards

LONDON—Euromoney Legal Media Group has selected four Covington lawyers for its annual “Europe Women in Business Law Awards.” The awards honor women in the legal sector across Europe. The Covington lawyers recognized are: Louise Nash, Best in Mergers & Acquisitions. Ms. Nash focuses on M&A and other transactional matters for clients in the consumer brands, ...

Change Partners: How Can Law Firms and In-House Departments Promote Race and Ethnic Diversity?

Lisa Peets spoke with GC Magazine regarding Covington’s approach to diversity. Peets says, “We approach diversity from two perspectives. First, how do we build the pipeline, and second, how do we recruit and retain internally?”

Covington Lawyers Win Four “European Women in Business Law” Awards

LONDON, July 6, 2015 — Euromoney Legal Media Group selected four Covington partners Louise Nash, Lucinda Osborne, Lisa Peets and Hilary Prescott for its annual European Women in Business Law Awards. The awards honor women who are leading the field in the legal sector across Europe. Louise Nash won the award for Mergers & Acquisitions. Ms. Nash is a member of ...

Chambers Europe and Legal 500 EMEA Recognise Covington in 20 Areas

BRUSSELS, June 11, 2015 — Covington has received 20 leading practice group rankings in the 2015 editions of Chambers Europe and Legal 500 EMEA. The legal guides have recognised the firm’s expertise in the following areas: CHAMBERS EUROPE Europe-wide - Regulatory - Agro/Food Europe-wide - Regulatory - Environment Europe-wide - Regulatory - ...

Business breathes a sigh of relief as Scotland votes “no”, but uncertainties remain

On 18 September, Scotland voted “no” in a referendum on whether it should be an independent country. The UK remains intact, the financial markets responded positively, and, according to David Cameron, the Queen “purred”. Had the Scots chosen independence, difficult issues would require addressing. Among these are what currency would an independent Scotland ...

Covington Wins Two ‘European Women in Business Law’ Awards

LONDON, 7 July, 2014 — Euromoney Legal Media Group awarded Covington partners Lisa Peets and Carmen Martinez Lopez the ‘Best in Copyright’ and ‘Rising Star - Litigation’ awards at the annual European Women in Business Law Awards ceremony in London. The awards honour firms that set “the standard in terms of female-friendly work practices, and women leading the ...

Nine Covington Lawyers Shortlisted for ‘Europe Women in Business Law’ Awards

LONDON, 1 May, 2014 — Euromoney Legal Media Group have shortlisted nine Covington lawyers for the annual ‘Europe Women in Business Law Awards’ 2014. Those shortlisted for “Best in” their respective practice areas are: Competition and Antitrust - Miranda Cole Copyright - Lisa Peets Financial Regulation - Charlotte Hill Life Sciences - Lucinda Osborne ...

Proposed UK Lobbying Bill Faces Criticism

On 17 July 2013, the UK Government introduced draft legislation, the Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Bill, that would, if enacted, create a mandatory and publicly-accessible register for “consultant lobbyists.” Any person or organization that falls within the statutory definition would be required to register with ...

Covington Advises Microsoft in EUR 5.44 Billion Nokia Transaction

SAN FRANCISCO, September 3, 2013 — Covington & Burling is advising Microsoft Corp. in its purchase of substantially all of Nokia’s devices & services business. Under the transaction, Microsoft will also license Nokia’s patents, and license and use Nokia’s mapping services. The total transaction price is EUR 5.44 billion in cash — or more than $7 billion. The ...

Covington’s Peets and Prescott, Named “Best in Copyright” and “Best in Investment Funds”

LONDON, 21 June, 2013 — Euromoney LMG awarded Covington partners Lisa Peets and Hilary Prescott the "Best in Copyright" and "Best in Investment Funds" awards at its Europe Women in Business Law Awards 2013 ceremony in London. The awards honour firms that set “the standard in terms of female-friendly work practices, and women leading the field in the legal sector ...

Congressional Staffer Richard Hertling Joins Covington

WASHINGTON, DC, April 4, 2013 — Richard Hertling, a veteran congressional staffer, is joining Covington & Burling’s global public policy and government affairs practice. Mr. Hertling brings more than 25 years of public policy and government affairs experience from serving in leadership roles on the staffs of the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee, the Senate ...

Covington’s Peets Named ‘Best in Copyright’

LONDON, 27 June, 2012 — For the second straight year, Euromoney Legal Media Group named Covington & Burling partner Lisa Peets “Best in Copyright” during its Europe Women in Business Law Awards. Ms. Peets, whose practice encompasses legislative advocacy, trade and intellectual property enforcement, heads Covington’s European intellectual property group, and ...

Diep, Peets and Prescott Shortlisted for ‘Europe Women in Business Law Awards’

LONDON, 17 May, 2012 — Euromoney Legal Media Group has named Covington & Burling partners Natalie Diep, Lisa Peets and Hilary Prescott as finalists for its second annual Europe Women in Business Law Awards. Ms. Diep, who advises clients on a wide range of corporate finance issues including mergers and acquisitions, equity offerings, private placements and ...

Covington’s Lisa Peets Named as “Best in Copyright” at Women in Business Law Awards 2011

LONDON, 5 July 2011 — Covington & Burling is pleased to announce that Lisa Peets was named as “Best in Copyright” at Euromoney Legal Media Group’s inaugural Women in Business Law Awards 2011. Natalie Diep was also shortlisted in the “Best in M&A” category. Covering 21 jurisdictions and 26 business areas, the Awards look to celebrate those firms setting the ...

Covington Named ‘Sports, Media & Entertainment Team of the Year’

LONDON, December 16, 2010 — Covington & Burling LLP has been named the "Sports, Media & Entertainment Team of the Year 2010" by Intellectual Property Magazine in recognition of the firm’s contribution to promoting and protecting the sports and entertainment-related IP rights of its clients. The award recognises Covington’s work over the past year, which has ...

Tackling Pharmaceutical Crime: Initiatives at Multinational, EU and National Level

Article originally published in PLC Life Sciences Handbook 2009/2010 With sales of counterfeit pharmaceuticals predicted to increase at nearly twice the rate of sales of legitimate products, it is not surprising that tackling pharmaceutical crime is high on the agendas of both global policymakers and pharmaceutical manufacturers. The US-based Center for Medicine ...

Covington Boosts London IP Practice With Arrival of Morag Peberdy

LONDON, February 23, 2009 — Covington & Burling LLP is pleased to announce the arrival of Morag Peberdy, who joins the London office as of counsel in the IP Group. Ms. Peberdy’s practice covers all aspects of contentious and non-contentious intellectual property matters, including licensing, M&A, and litigation. Her broad experience extends to all forms of ...

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Chambers UK, Parliamentary and Public Affairs (2011-2017)
Chambers Global, International Trade/WTO (2014)
Chambers Europe, TMT (2015)
Legal 500 EMEA
- IT and Telecoms (2016)
- Customs, Trade, WTO and Anti-dumping (2015)
- Intellectual Property (2015)
- EU Regulatory, Information Technology (2014)
Legal 500 UK
- IT and Telecoms (2011-2016)
- EU and Competition EU and Competition: Trade, WTO, Anti-dumping, Customs (2016)
- Public Affairs (2008-2015)
- Media and Entertainment (2011-2015)
- IP (2011-2014)
World ECR - ‘Highly Commended’ for Export Controls Law Firm of the Year (Europe) (2015)
IFLR European Awards 2015 - shortlisted in Deals of the Year: M&A
Euromoney Legal Media Group, Europe Women in Business Law Awards - Winner for Copyright (2011-2017)

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Harvard Law School, J.D., 1994

Harvard University, A.B., 1988

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