LEGAL EXPERTISE IN EU
RESEARCH & INNOVATION
With a deep understanding of the EU policy landscape and extensive expertise in technology, intellectual property and personal data protection – combined with a solid grasp of how EU institutions and programmes operate – I play an active role in several EU‑funded research and innovation initiatives. Currently, I contribute to these projects primarily on behalf of, and in close collaboration with, Arthur’s Legal, offering legal and strategic guidance to multidisciplinary consortia advancing Europe’s digital and technological transformation. Through my work in areas set out in detail below, I help to ensure that legal, regulatory and ethical considerations are not only met but used as strategic enablers that strengthen project outcomes, impact and long‑term sustainability.
How I support partners in Horizon Europe projects:
• Legal, ethics and data‑protection advisory support to technical and research work packages
• Data governance frameworks, including data sharing, access, stewardship and secondary‑use arrangements
• Personal data protection guidance, including GDPR compliance, DPIA support and proportionate safeguards
• IP, exploitation and dissemination support, aligned with the Grant Agreement and project‑specific routes to impact
• Ethics self‑assessments and support with ethics requirements, including preparation for ethics reviews and deliverables
Technology Policy Framework
I support the development of forward-looking technology policy frameworks that foster responsible innovation, digital sovereignty, and cross-border collaboration. My legal input helps ensure that project activities comply with relevant EU rules and anticipate the impact of upcoming legislative initiatives, ensuring alignment with a fast-evolving regulatory environment. My contributions in this area include projects such as SYNERGIES(D2.2), ODEON (D1.3) and PISTIS (D1.1).
Intellectual Property Rights
I advise on the design of sustainable, innovation-friendly intellectual property (IP) strategies that reflect both legal requirements and the collaborative nature of EU-funded research. I help consortia navigate complex IPR issues and align their work with EU regulations, open science principles, and exploitation pathways. I have supported IPR work packages in projects like REEVALUATE (D1.1) and BEOPEN(D5.6).
Personal Data
With deep expertise in GDPR and EU data protection law, I ensure that data-related activities within projects are legally sound and privacy-respecting. I help define data governance structures, build trust frameworks, and enable compliant data sharing — balancing legal certainty with innovation. My recent contributions include the BEOPEN (D5.6) and PISTIS (D1.1) projects.
Technology-Driven Contract Frameworks
Across several EU-funded projects, I have contributed expertise on contractual frameworks, covering both intra-consortium agreements and contracts for pilot participants. In PISTIS, this involved input to D1.3– Generic Terms of Data Sharing Contracts, defining a model framework for trusted, compliant, and interoperable data sharing within the project’s data marketplace. In REEVALUATE, I worked on D3.4 – Smart Contracts for Cultural Assets, specifying contractual and technical terms for DLT-based asset tokenisation and IPR management to enable transparent licensing and rights tracking for cultural heritage assets.
Ethics
I work closely with project partners to embed ethical principles into the design and execution of research and innovation activities —particularly in areas involving AI, big data, and emerging technologies. My role includes facilitating ethical assessments, stakeholder dialogue, and ensuring compliance with EU ethical standards. This is a key element of my involvement in projects such as PISTIS (D9.1), REEVALUATE (D1.1 and D6.3) and ODEON (D1.3).
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