Counsel
Avocat à la Cour, Member of the Luxembourg Bar, 2008
| 2008 | Complementary Course in Luxembourg Law, Luxembourg University |
| 2006 | Master’s degree in Banking and Financial Law, Strasbourg University, France |
| 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)
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 […]
Der Zugang zu Internetseiten oder Apps, bei denen man auf ein Cookie-Banner oder eine andere Art von “Ja”-Schaltfläche klicken muss, ist mittlerweile sehr verbreitet. Wir alle waren schon mindestens einmal in der Situation, in der wir keine andere Wahl hatten als Cookies zu akzeptieren, um auf Online-Inhalte zugreifen zu können. Die gesetzlichen Vorschriften über Cookies […]
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 […]
The fact that the current health crisis is ongoing, and that therefore teleworking continues to be encouraged, puts your company at risk of becoming victim of cyberattacks. The main goals of hackers during these cyberattacks are to gain unauthorised access to and steal confidential information or data, and to extort money from their victims. The […]
In a recent decision dated 1st October 2019 of the Court of Justice of the European Union[1] (CJEU), the Court addressed the issue of Cookie Consent and the Bundling of Consent. A German company (Planet49) organised a promotional lottery on a website. The conditions to enter the lottery were to provide some personal data and […]
New rules impose more transparency and fairness to online platforms and search engines A new EU Regulation imposing more transparency, fairness, predictability and trustfulness for online intermediation services and search engines has just been adopted with reference number (EU) 2019/1150. Online intermediation services present an opportunity for businesses to expand their market scope and commercial […]
WHAT HAPPENED? A new EU Regulation imposing transparency, fairness, predictability and trustfulness upon online platforms and search engines has just been adopted on 20 June 2019, waiting to make its appearance on the EU Official Journal. WHY THE NEED FOR A NEW REGULATION? Online intermediation services present an opportunity for businesses to expand their market […]
The date of the social elections has been set for 12 March 2019 by ministerial decree of 3 December 2018[1]. As the posting of the notice of election within the company has to be done by 12 February 2019 at the latest, it is important to recall the principle governing the obligation to organize these […]
Durch Ministerialerlass vom 3. Dezember 2018[1] wurden die Sozialwahlen auf den 12. März 2019 fixiert. Jeder Betrieb, der zur Durchführung von Sozialwahlen verpflichtet ist, muss bis spätestens 12. Februar 2019 die Wahlmitteilung zur Information der Beschäftigten aushängen. Die Verpflichtung Personalvertreter wählen zu lassen besteht für jedes Unternehmen, das zwischen dem 1. Februar 2018 und dem […]
Par arrêté ministériel du 3 décembre 2018[1] la date des élections sociales a été fixée au 12 mars 2019. L’affichage de l’avis d’élection au sein de l’entreprise devant être effectué pour le 12 février 2019 au plus tard, il est important de rappeler le principe gouvernant l’obligation d’organiser ces élections sociales. Toute entreprise, quels que […]
According to a European Commission survey the majority of websites do not let consumers buy from another EU country[1]. Traders use various practices restricting online cross-border sales based on nationality, residence or place of establishment. These discriminatory practices can occur both online and off-line and include: denying delivery to customers from other Member States, declining […]