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Joanne Vengadesan

Joanne Vengadesan

UK 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

About

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Practice Areas

Joanne is a commercial lawyer specialising in technology transactions and data protection. Her work encompasses structuring and negotiating contracts for complex technology projects, IT agreements, intellectual property and technology licensing, e-commerce and consumer law issues.

She has particular expertise in the electric vehicle sector, where she has been advising a client on contracts with key partners for electric vehicle charge point infrastructure, as well as on consumer law issues.

As an expert in data protection laws, Joanne advises numerous clients on data protection compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation. She also has expertise in brand protection and manages intellectual property portfolios for a wide range of clients.

Widely recommended by the legal directories for her commercial, information technology and intellectual property work, Joanne has been described by her clients as 'an excellent negotiator' and 'professional, pragmatic and knowledgeable'.

Professional Memberships

Co-chair of the intellectual property and technology specialist group of international law firm network Multilaw

Chancellor of the Multilaw Academy

Vice-chair of the Data Protection Committee for global technology law association iTechLaw

Publications

Contributing author to the UK chapter (privacy section) of Media, Advertising and Entertainment Laws Throughout the World.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Information Technology - The South

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
Joanne Vengadesan advises tech companies and corporate customers on development and licence agreements of all kinds, often concerning products at the very frontiers of computer science and machine learning.

Intellectual Property - The South

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Joanne Vengadesan of Penningtons Manches Cooper is an IP and IT specialist with particular expertise in software licensing, data rights and brand protection.

Strengths

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  • Joanne has a great ability to translate complex legal issues into understandable language.

    Information TechnologyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • We are really happy with Joanne, we find her advice practical and actionable which is key for us.

    Information TechnologyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • I have worked with Joanne and her team for many years. I have found her service to be exceptional.

    Intellectual PropertyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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