Counsel
Avocat à la Cour, Member of the Luxembourg Bar, 2008
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2008 |
Complementary Course in Luxembourg Law, Luxembourg University |
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2006 |
Master’s degree in Banking and Financial Law, Strasbourg University, France |
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2005 |
Master’s degree in Business Law and European Business Law, Strasbourg University, France |
French and English
Virginie is an active member of the Global Advertising Lawyer Alliance (GALA) and the International Association of Young Lawyers (AIJA).
Virginie Liebermann heads the Media, Data, Technologies & IP practice where she provides both litigation and advisory services to clients from a variety of sectors, including retail, automotive, health and financial.
Her work includes advice on copyright, information technology, privacy law, trademarks and company names and on regulatory clearance of media and advertising projects. She has extensive experience in distribution networks, restrictive commercial practices, unfair competition practices and business authorisations. Virginie also assists clients with E-commerce as regards the promotion of products and services, commercial communication, promotional games, product labelling and data protection issues.
In addition to her Media, Data, Technologies & IP practice, Virginie also specialises in employment issues including the drafting of contracts and internal policies.
The Legal 500 EMEA listed Virginie for her expertise in IP and IT. Clients describe her as “hands-on, very knowledgeable and with a good sense of the practical side of matters”. (The Legal 500)
Every year in the run-up to Christmas, millions of gifts are carefully wrapped and distributed around the world, and these often include increasingly sophisticated and intelligent tech gifts. However, these technologies are not risk-free. Imagine a new product – an autonomous robot called “GreenBot” that can look after your garden, by planting, pruning trees and […]
Regulation (EU) 2022/2554 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 December 2022 on digital operational resilience for the financial sector (DORA) will come into effect on 17 January 2025, imposing new obligations on financial and insurance entities regarding digital operational resilience. Article 30 of DORA is particularly crucial, as it details the contractual […]
The Paris Olympics are just around the corner which give us a great opportunity to explore artificial intelligence used by connected devices in sport to highlight underlying legal issues. Already during the Rugby World Cup in 2023, connected devices embedded in players’ jerseys revolutionised performance monitoring and injury prevention. Such technologies, and others like GPS […]
Join us as we uncover the latest insights into the European Union’s (the ‘EU’) ground-breaking Artificial Intelligence Act, in the wake of the leak of its most recent consolidated version on 26 January 2024 [i]. We delve herein into the core objectives, risk-based categorisation, and key provisions of this text, originally proposed by the European […]
While glitter may be perfect for festive make-up and adds a bit of shine to our lives, these sparkles are extremely harmful to the environment. Regulations governing cosmetics in the European Union are set to evolve, bringing new compliance obligations. Our team recognizes the challenges this transition poses for the cosmetic industry and is ready […]
Les paillettes, idéales pour un make-up festif, voient leur éclat s’obscurcir dans l’Union Européenne. Si les paillettes ajoutent un peu d’éclat à notre vie, ces pépites scintillantes sont extrêmement néfastes pour l’environnement. La réglementation cosmétique à vocation à évoluer et occasionnera de nouvelles obligations de mise en conformité. Notre équipe reconnaît les défis que cette […]
Towards sustainable choices: navigating the EU’s green transition strategies Sustainability is a crucial asset for modern businesses, with 56% of European consumers being influenced by environmental factors to varying degrees when purchasing goods and services[1]. However, despite the emphasis on ecological considerations, misleading advertising remains a persistent concern for European consumers. This deceptive practice, known […]
Article published with INPLP. Contrary to some persisting beliefs that the AI Act and GDPR are inherently incompatible, GDPR may in fact be interpreted in a way that concords with the purposes of the AI Act. Processing personal data through an artificial intelligence (AI) system’s algorithm triggers the application of GDPR. I systems are designed […]
Exhaustion of Rights: “Be Original[1]” but Refrain from “Reworked” Our Products. Consumers are becoming increasingly environmentally conscious and focused on sustainability, especially within the fashion industry, which accounts for nearly 10 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions[2]. The secondary market for fashion and luxury goods currently represents 3 to 5 percent of overall fashion sales, […]
En vacances, vous vous sentez plutôt : a) Hyperconnecté ? b) Déconnecté ? c) Sans avis ? La loi du 28 juin 2023 portant modification du Code du travail et introduisant un dispositif relatif au droit à la déconnexion a été adoptée et son entrée en vigueur en date du 4 juillet 2023 coïncide avec les premiers départs en […]
Ventes en ligne ou directement en magasin, avec recours ou non à de la publicité, l’arrivée des soldes se doit d’être synonyme de réductions et bonnes affaires. Cette année les soldes d’été se dérouleront du samedi 24 juin 2023 au samedi 22 juillet 2023 inclus. Voici donc l’occasion de vérifier votre conformité aux règles applicables […]
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) celebrates its fifth anniversary, marking a significant milestone in data privacy. Over the past five years, GDPR has played a pivotal role in reshaping the landscape of data protection, empowering individuals and fostering a culture of trust. Organizations have prioritized data privacy, resulting in enhanced user rights, transparency, and […]
Depuis le 1er janvier 2023, certains taux de TVA ont été temporairement modifiés1 : Taux de la TVA 2022 2023 Taux Normal 17% 16% Taux intermédiaire2 14% 13% Taux réduit3 8% 7% Taux super-réduit4 3% 3% Cette modification législative trouve son origine dans l’accord tripartite du 28 septembre 2022 et la loi du 26 octobre […]
Depuis le 1er janvier 2023, certains taux de TVA ont été temporairement modifiés[1] : notamment le taux normal de TVA à 17[2]% applicable à la vente des produits et des services standards est désormais fixé pour l’année 2023 à 16%. Cette modification législative trouve son origine dans l’accord tripartite du 28 septembre 2022 et la loi […]
La loi modifiée du 17 juillet 2020 sur les mesures contre la pandémie Covid-19 dans sa nouvelle version votée par la Chambre des Députés le 18 octobre dernier, a ouvert la possibilité pour les entreprises de décider de la mise en place d’un régime de CovidCheck dans son entreprise, ou une partie de ses locaux[1]. […]
The revised Covid law of 17 July 2020 voted for by the Luxembourg Chamber on 18 October 2021 provides new measures for employers, such as the possibility to opt for the application of a CovidCheck system at the workplace. In addition, prior to the autumn vacation period, the Luxembourg data protection authority released its guidance […]
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These new standard contractual clauses (the “SCCs”) have been eagerly awaited by practitioners in the sector to replace the previous ones i.e. the “old SCCs” that were adopted in 2001, 2004 and 2010 respectively, which were based on the now repealed Directive 95/46/EC. Here are some clarifications on what you need to know about the […]