Dra Vanessa Pareja Lerner > Dias Carneiro Advogados > Sao Paulo, Brazil > Lawyer Profile

Dias Carneiro Advogados
AVENIDA PAULISTA, 1079
4º e 5º ANDARES
SAO PAULO, SP 01311-200
Brazil

Work Department

Commercial Agreements Data Protection and Privacy Digital Law and Technology Franchise and Distribution Intellectual Property and Entertainment Venture Capital and Startups

Position

Lawyer – Partner

Career

Vanessa Pareja Lerner has 15+ years of experience working with IP, licensing, technology, data protection and contracts in leading law firms. She has extensive experience advising start-ups and companies in a variety of legal matters in regulated and unregulated sectors.

She leads the technology and data protection practice at Dias Carneiro Advogados where she extensively advise start-ups and technology companies on different day-to-day and strategic transactions. She has assisted several national and foreign companies in the challenge of ensuring compliance with the local data protection legislation (LGPD).

In addition, she also leads the videogames and eSports practice at Dias Carneiro Advogados, where she has been closely working with major gaming companies looking to set up and scale operations in Brazil. She regularly deals with a wide variety of contracts, regulatory matters, advising on day-to-day operations and development of new games and products. She has assisted in the structuring of eSports championships and in setting-up the first eSports franchise of Brazil.

 

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

  • Brazilian Bar Association (OAB/SP)
  • Video Game Bar Association (VGBA)
  • International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)

Languages

English

Memberships

EDUCATION

  • ECPC-B Professional DPO Certification from the European Centre on Privacy and Cybersecurity – 2019
  • Master in Law (LL.M.) in Science & Technology, Stanford University (USA) – 2011
  • Specialization in Intellectual Property, Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV/GVLaw) – 2007
  • Graduation in Law, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC-SP) – 2005

Lawyer Rankings

Brazil > TMT: Media

A go-to firm for video gaming and e-sports companies, Dias Carneiro Advogados assists a wide range of multinational clients in the drafting of agreements, privacy policies, and protection of IP. Other areas of expertise for the team include technology transfers, franchising and software licensing matters. Vanessa Pareja Lerner, who focuses on the video gaming sector, stands out for her experience in the structuring of major e-sports championships in Brazil. She leads the practice alongside Eduardo Turkienicz, a key contact for entertainment clients. Associate Barbara Emidio Nascimento often advises on the structuring of e-sports agreements and protection of IP assets.

Brazil > TMT: Cybersecurity and data privacy

Dias Carneiro Advogados assists multinational and domestic companies with a slew of cybersecurity matters. Clients, ranging from banks, video game publishers, schools and AI companies, turn to the team for advice on the drafting of privacy policies, data transfer negotiations, audits and crisis management. Vanessa Pareja Lerner, who is at the helm of the practice, regularly works with start-ups and established companies on matters related to the processing and collection of personal data. Focused on technology, data protection and cybersecurity issues, associate Paula Eid Pagani is experienced in the development of data compliance programmes in accordance with the LGPD.

Brazil > TMT: Tech, innovation and digital business

Dias Carneiro Advogados assists technology companies and start-ups in the structuring of new businesses, regulatory matters, licensing issues and commercial agreements. The team is especially sought out by clients from the video game and e-sports sectors in relation to regulations and litigation. Bringing together experience in IP, data protection, technology and contracts, Vanessa Pareja Lerner is the main point of contact for start-ups and technology companies; she assists them with day-to-day matters and strategic transactions. Associate Barbara Emidio Nascimento is also active in the practice.