Lisa Peets

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About
Lisa Peets is co-chair of the firm's Technology and Communications Regulation Practice Group and a member of the firm's global Management Committee. Lisa divides her time between London and Brussels, and her practice embraces regulatory compliance and investigations alongside legislative advocacy. In this context, she has worked closely with many of the world's best-known technology companies.

Lisa counsels clients on a range of EU and UK legal frameworks affecting technology providers, including data protection, content moderation, platform regulation, copyright, e-commerce and consumer protection, and the rapidly expanding universe of additional rules applicable to technology, data and online services. Lisa also routinely advises clients in and outside of the technology sector on trade related matters, including EU trade controls rules.

According to Chambers UK (2024 edition), "Lisa provides an excellent service and familiarity with client needs."
Areas of Expertise

Regulatory and Public Policy

Technology and Communications Regulation

Data Privacy and Cybersecurity

Electronic Surveillance and Law Enforcement Access

Public Policy

Copyright and Trademark Counseling and Prosecution

Internet Investigations and Enforcement

Global Compliance

Technology

AdTech

Internet of Things

Metaverse

Entertainment and Media
Practices and Industries
Representative Matters
- Represented the Business Software Alliance in both the "Schrems II" litigation and EU-U.S. Privacy Shield annulment action before the EU Court of Justice.
- On behalf of several leading multinational technology companies, provides a wide range of day-to-day compliance and strategic counsel in relation to EU laws applicable to software, hardware and online services, as well as handling complex regulatory investigations.
- Advises clients in a range of sectors on compliance with EU trade controls, including in relation to day-to-day compliance, internal investigations, and voluntary self-disclosures.
Areas of Expertise

Regulatory and Public Policy

Technology and Communications Regulation

Data Privacy and Cybersecurity

Electronic Surveillance and Law Enforcement Access

Public Policy

Copyright and Trademark Counseling and Prosecution

Internet Investigations and Enforcement

Global Compliance

Technology

AdTech

Internet of Things

Metaverse

Entertainment and Media

Credentials

Education	Harvard Law School, J.D., 1994 cum laude Harvard Law Review, Editor Harvard University, A.B., 1988 with honours
Bar Admissions	District of Columbia New York Registered Foreign Lawyer, England and Wales
Judicial Clerkship	Hon. Diarmuid F. O'Scannlain, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit Hon. Raymond Finch, U.S. District Court, Virgin Islands
Accolades	GDR, Women in Data (2022) Women, Influence & Power in Law Awards - shortlisted in the Lifetime Achievement Award category (2023) Euromoney Legal Media Group, Europe Women in Business Law Awards - Winner for Copyright (2011-2018); shortlisted (2019, 2021) Chambers UK, Parliamentary and Public Affairs (2011-2024) 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
Memberships and Affiliations	Digital Business Lawyer, Editorial Board Member International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)

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