Rigby Cooke Lawyers is delighted to announce the recent appointment of Viviane Karoumbalis as Partner in our Corporate & Commercial, Intellectual Property and Privacy & Data Protection practices.
Viviane joins Rigby Cooke Lawyers with more than 17 years’ experience advising Australian and international businesses on a broad range of commercial, intellectual property, technology, privacy, regulatory and real estate matters. She has worked with clients across diverse sectors including FMCG, technology, education, pharmaceuticals, property, real estate and government.
Recognised for her expertise in intellectual property and brand protection, Viviane advises organisations on the strategic development, commercialisation and enforcement of valuable intellectual property assets in Australia and overseas. Her practice also encompasses commercial contracting, technology and digital projects, consumer law compliance, privacy and data protection, procurement matters, and advising real estate agencies and industry participants on commercial and compliance issues impacting their operations.
Viviane is highly regarded for delivering practical, solutions-driven advice that enables clients to navigate complex legal and regulatory environments while achieving their business objectives. A respected thought leader in her field, she is a regular presenter and contributor on developments in intellectual property, privacy, artificial intelligence, Australian Consumer Law and marketing compliance.
Bill Karvela, Managing Partner of Rigby Cooke Lawyers, commented:
“Viviane is an outstanding addition to our Corporate & Commercial team and brings a highly regarded combination of commercial, intellectual property and privacy expertise.
“As organisations increasingly navigate complex issues relating to brand protection, technology, data privacy, artificial intelligence and regulatory compliance, Viviane’s experience and strategic insight will further strengthen our ability to support clients across a broad range of industries.
“Viviane has built an excellent reputation for delivering practical, commercially focused advice. Her appointment reflects our ongoing commitment to investing in areas of growing importance to our clients and strengthening our full-service commercial offering.”
Viviane’s appointment further enhances the firm’s Corporate & Commercial practice and reinforces Rigby Cooke Lawyers’ capability in intellectual property, technology, privacy and consumer law matters.
The partners and staff welcome Viviane and look forward to her continued success at the firm.
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