Vera Lukic is a partner in the Paris office of Gibson Dunn where she serves as a member of the firm's Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Data Innovation, Artificial Intelligence, Strategic Sourcing and Commercial Contracts, and Technology Transactions Practice Groups.
Vera has developed an extensive expertise in Europe in a broad range of matters related to technology and innovation, acting as a strategic advisor to clients for their complex transactions, including outsourcing projects in regulated industries, as well as managing contractual disputes, such as licensing compliance issues, and digital-related projects, including in relation to artificial intelligence. She regularly advises on technology aspects of M&A and PE transactions.
Vera also specializes in data protection and cybersecurity, assisting companies on their global privacy compliance programs, such as compliance with the GDPR, ePrivacy Directive and AI Act, and representing clients in investigations and inquiries by regulators. She assists clients across jurisdictions and a wide array of sectors navigate the numerous European regulations and developments in privacy, data, cybersecurity, and AI, identifying opportunities and managing impacts on their business.
Vera is recognized as a notable practitioner for her work in the technology sector in Europe. She has received several accolades:
- Chambers Europe has ranked Vera in its Information Technology category, with clients’ feedback highlighting that she is an “excellent expert," “highly available," “reactive," and “efficient” with “quick understanding of the customer’s needs."
- The Legal 500 EMEA has distinguished Vera among the French market’s Leading Partners, endorsed by clients and peers alike, in two categories “IT/Internet” and “Data Privacy/Data Protection." In previous editions, clients alluded to her as a “key name," “very involved,” “always very available,” and as having “a very business-oriented approach."
- Best Lawyers in France has named her its Lawyer of the Year in 2026 for Outsourcing, as well as in 2022 for Technology Law and again in 2024 for Outsourcing, and has consistently recommended her for Information Technology, Privacy, and Data Security Law since 2020.
- In recognition of her outstanding legal expertise and contributions to the field, Vera has been featured in the Lexology Index (formerly Who’s Who Legal) in France since 2022.
Admitted to the Paris Bar in 2007, Vera graduated in 2004 from University of Paris XI Jean Monnet, where she received a Master I in Business Law and a Master II in IT/Digital Law.
Vera speaks French and English fluently.
Capabilities
- Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Data Innovation
- Artificial Intelligence
- Consumer Protection
- Strategic Sourcing and Commercial Transactions
- Tech and Innovation
- Technology Transactions
Credentials
Education:
- Université Paris-Sud XI - 2004 Masters
Admissions:
- France - Avocat au Barreau de Paris