Associates to watch
Provided by Vivian Gazel
Civil and Notarial Law
Compliance, Anti-money Laundering and Anti-corruption
Corporate and Commercial law
Information Technology Law and Data Privacy
Consumer Protection Regulation
Technology, Media and Telecommunications
- J.D. equivalent (Licenciatura) from Universidad de La Salle.
- Specialist degree in Notary Law. Additionally.
- Masters in Project Management from Universidad para la Cooperación Internacional.
- Member of International Bar Association (IBA)
- Costa Rican Bar Association
- AMCHAM
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Vivian is a Senior Counsel at Arias and has worked with the firm since 2008, where privacy, data protection, technology, telecommunications, consumer protection, corporate matters and legal project management are her areas of expertise.
She focuses on complex and evolving laws and regulations that govern everything that happens in connection with data processing, including consumer protection laws, privacy laws, and e-commerce issues. She has provided legal advice to local and multinational corporation on issues such as cyber security, online privacy, data breach protocols, and the law as it relates to current or emerging technologies. Further, she has also attended as international speaker at Chambers Mexico Forum and El Salvador’s Ready to Pitch Event.
Additionally, she has provided guidance to design and develop the policies and procedures of the organization’s privacy programs in accordance with appropriate laws and regulations and has assisted in the development and execution of security policies, plans, standards and procedures.
She works collaboratively with our regional team sharing information about the evolving nature of privacy, technology and data protection laws.
Furthermore, Vivian has advised local and international corporations on the provision of regulated services, setting up operations, as well as complex regulatory issues, consumer law, reviewing, drafting and negotiating contracts, procuring permits and licenses for telecommunications companies and finding creative solutions to balance the business needs with the regulatory framework.
Her experience covers several industries including pharmaceutical, retail, research, manufacture, life sciences, and technological, amongst others.
She has proven legal counseling experience in complex business environments, with an in-depth understanding of how issues affect her clients and has the ability to develop creative strategies to overcome such issues. Her professional experience includes more than two years as in-house legal counsel at Telefónica, where she was in charge with dealing with the Telecom Regulator and Minister of Science, Technology and Telecommunications to find compliant solutions that met business needs and oversaw the procurement of licenses.
Provided by Chambers
Associate-to-watch Vivian Gazel is appreciated by market commentators for her work within the Costa Rican sphere. She is active advising clients on a wide range of TMT matters.
Provided by Chambers
Vivian Gazel is a great attorney who manages expectations and delivers an exceptional product.
Vivian Gazel is a great attorney who manages expectations and delivers an exceptional product.
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ARIAS SUPPORTS SWITCHBACK MEDICAL IN ITS EXPANSION TO COSTA RICA
ARIAS served as legal counsel and technical advisor to Switchback Medical in the company’s expansion into Costa Rica, supporting the company as it began the process of setting up operations in the country.
ARIAS SUPPORTS SWITCHBACK MEDICAL IN ITS EXPANSION TO COSTA RICA
ARIAS served as legal counsel and technical advisor to Switchback Medical in the company’s expansion into Costa Rica, supporting the company as it began the process of setting up operations in the country.