Latham & Watkins—Sophie Goossens

Latham & Watkins has announced that Sophie Goossens has joined the firm’s London office as a partner in the artificial intelligence (AI), communications, and copyright practices, and member of the technology industry group. Widely recognised as one of Europe’s leading practitioners in digital media, Goossens practice brings outstanding copyright and EU regulation expertise and significant experience with the complex legal and business challenges that arise from the intersection of digital technologies, media law and EU copyright regimes. With expertise in AI, music licensing, videogames, and the regulation of online media services, Goossens will focus on strategic counselling, litigation strategies, EU investigations and policy-making for companies operating at the cutting edge of the media landscape.

'We are thrilled to welcome Sophie to the firm,' said Ed Barnett, London Office managing partner at Latham & Watkins. 'The technology industry is an integral part of our global strategy, and we see many opportunities to extend our market leadership in this dynamic and business critical sector. Having worked at the cutting edge of the industry, Sophie has built an impressive track record advising leading technology and media companies, making her a great addition to our practice in London and globally, as well as a tremendous asset to our clients.'

Goossens brings extensive experience in EU copyright law, platform liability and regulation, artificial intelligence, multi-territorial music licensing, connected devices, software law, audiovisual media regulations, and data governance, including data ownership issues.  Her broad practice encompasses the technological, commercial, legal, and policy-making aspects that are shaping the future of the online world. She also advises on complex matters at the intersection of copyright and competition law, EU constitutional law, as well as net neutrality. 

'Sophie has earned an outstanding reputation in the market as the leading tech industry copyright lawyer in Europe,' added Matthew Brill, global chair of the firm's practice spanning communications, privacy, and copyright. 'Her knowledge and understanding of the tech sector, combined with her experience in both legal and policy-making arenas, will be invaluable as we continue to work with our major tech, media and communications clients to solve their most complex legal and commercial challenges. She will play a central role in the growth and expansion of our European practice.'

'Sophie is a superb technical lawyer with significant experience advising on sophisticated AI and tech issues that are a hallmark of our global practice,' said Michael Rubin, global chair of the firm’s AI practice. 'With new tech regulations coming into force across Europe, we can expect to see more complex copyright issues emerging, particularly in AI. Sophie’s expertise will be instrumental in providing the strategic advice necessary to address these challenges and capitalize on the significant growth opportunities in this evolving sector.'

'Latham’s premier tech practice, coupled with its pioneering leadership in AI and its unparalleled global platform, sets the firm apart as the go-to firm for addressing the most critical and sophisticated legal challenges of our time,' added Goossens. 'I am thrilled to join Latham’s exceptional team and look forward to contributing to our clients’ continued success.'

Goossens joins Latham from Reed Smith. She holds a Masters degree from University Paris XI, a Masters from University Paris II, and she received a BA from Montesquieu University, Bordeaux IV. She is dual-qualified in England and Wales and in France.