Expertise
Olivia Luzi is a lawyer registered to the Paris Bar, specialised in intellectual property – Information technologies and data privacy with professional legal experience in France (Paris), China (Shanghai). Olivia Luzi is recognized in the IT, tech, data and digital sectors by the leading legal guides (Legal 500, Chambers and Partners, Best Lawyers, Who’s Who Legal, Leaders League).
Olivia Luzi began her career as a lawyer specializing in intellectual property and IT law at Dentons, where she practiced for several years in China. She set up the firm Luzi Avocats in 2016, which has gained high recognition over the years, alongside other key players in the market. She joined FÉRAL as a Partner in January 2024.
Olivia Luzi has a robust practice, assisting with IT contracts, software license and contentious IT mandates. She advises on GDPR compliance and data protection regulations. She advises clients both in litigation and transactional matters related to the implementation of complex technology projects and contracts.
Clients report that she is “energetic, very responsive and available” and highlights her ability to “demonstrate simplicity when explaining the complex points of files“. She is “not only a very good lawyer but has a deep knowledge and understanding of market practices.” “Solution-oriented, demonstrates great pragmatism and manages risk well” (Legal 500).
Olivia is “dynamic, convincing and a talented IT contract negotiator. She knows the technical aspects perfectly well as well as market practices in our sector of activity. It saves us a lot of time in negotiations”. (Chambers & Partners)
Olivia Luzi is “very talented IT lawyer” with “outstanding negotiation skills and a practical, commercial approach” which clients value. “
Rankings
Olivia Luzi has been ranked for many years by the most well-known professional international guides in technologies and data privacy and protection.
Chambers & Partners Europe. Olivia Luzi is ranked in TMT – Information Technology (France – Band 3) since 2016 and in TMT – Data Protection (Band 2) since 2019.
LEGAL 500 EMEA – France. Olivia Luzi has been ranked in Data Privacy and Data Protection (Tier 3) and Industry Focus – IT and Internet (Tier 3) since 2016.
The Best Lawyers in France. Olivia Luzi is listed in the ‘INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LAW’, ‘INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW’, ‘OUTSOURCING’, ‘PRIVACY AND DATA SECURITY’ and ‘TECHNOLOGY LAW’ categories since 2013.
Who’s Who Legal – Thought Leaders. Olivia Luzi is recognized as a ‘Thought Leader’ in ‘Data Privacy & Protection’ and ‘Information Technology’.
Décideurs / Leaders League – New Technologies – IT & Software, Internet & Data Protection (France). Olivia Luzi is ‘highly recommended ‘ in IT & Software, Internet & Data Protection.
Experience
Olivia is a graduate of the Master in Litigation, Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution (Université Paris 2 Panthéon Assas) and holds a specialist certificate in “intellectual property law” and “new technologies, IT and communications law” issued by the Conseil National des Barreaux. In 2022, she completed a professional training course on “Blockchain: disruptive technology” at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Langues
Olivia Speaks French and English.