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Alicia K.

International Corporate Lawyer | M&A Specialist | Intellectual Property Strategist

Navigating the legal complexity of global markets with strategic vision and innovation.

12+ Years in Global Markets
$2B+ In Closed Transactions
30+ Jurisdictions
Global 500 Advice to Managers
EXPERIENCE

Trajectory and Results

Vanguard Legal Group

Managing Partner — M&A and Innovation

2021 – Current

New York / Silicon Valley

  • Leadership in Series C and D investment rounds for biotechnology and fintech companies.
  • Design of corporate governance structures for scale-ups with valuations greater than $1B.
  • Advice on the strategic acquisition of more than 15 international competitors in emerging markets.

Clifford & Sterling LLP

Senior Associate — Capital Markets

2016 – 2021

London, UK

  • Management of IPOs on the London Stock Exchange for European financial groups.
  • Drafting complex derivative contracts and cross-border debt structures.
  • Coordination of multidisciplinary legal teams in more than 10 jurisdictions simultaneously.

Deloitte Global Tax & Legal

Regulatory Compliance Consultant (Compliance)

2013 – 2016

Madrid / Brussels

  • Implementation of corporate crime prevention programs for IBEX 35 companies.
  • Legal audits of internal processes under GDPR regulations and anti-corruption regulations.
  • Training of boards of directors in legal responsibility and corporate ethics.

Technical Competencies

Legal Competencies

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)98%
Intellectual Property and Patents95%
Compliance & Risk Management92%
Capital Markets Law90%
Data Protection (GDPR/CCPA)95%

Soft Skills

95%
Leadership
90%
Negotiation
88%
Communication
85%
Mentoring
80%
Analytical Thinking

Technologies and Tools
Docker Git PostgreSQL Redis figma TypeScript GraphQL Jest
EDUCATION

Academic Training

LL.M. in International Business Law
London School of Economics
London, UK
2012 – 2013 First Class Honors

Advanced specialization in global commercial transactions and regulation of international financial markets.

Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Harvard Law School
Cambridge, MA
2008 – 2011 Cum Laude

Elite legal training with a focus on constitutional law, civil litigation and corporate law.

CREDENTIALS

Global Certifications

CIPP/E - Data Privacy
IAPP - International Association of Privacy Professionals
M&A Strategic Leadership
New York Institute of Finance
International Arbitration
ICC International Court of Arbitration
Agile for Legal Teams
Scrum Alliance
AI Governance & Ethics
Stanford Center for Legal Informatics
ESG & Corporate Strategy
INSEAD Executive Education

Success Stories

A selection of strategic operations and high-impact legal solutions that solve complex problems.

Operation "Blue Chip"

Legal structuring of the merger between two technology giants in the Eurozone, valued at €450M.

M&A Cross-border Strategy
Case Study

Global Patent Defense

Design of the intellectual property protection strategy for a network of AI laboratories on 5 continents.

Patents IP Governance
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ESG Compliance Manual

Creation of the environmental and social compliance framework for a mining corporation with operations in Latin America.

ESG Compliance Mining
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TESTIMONIALS

What my clients say

"Alicia's expertise in cross-border mergers was fundamental to our expansion in Europe. She not only offers legal advice; she provides strategic business solutions."

James W.
James W.
Fintech Unicorn CEO

"Working with Alicia on our GDPR compliance framework was a before and after. Her technical understanding of data privacy is unparalleled."

Elena G.
Elena G.
Chief Compliance Officer

"In the high-stakes world of international venture capital, Alicia K. is the partner you want on your side. Sharp, agile and always three steps ahead."

Marcus R.
Marcus R.
Partner at Venture Capital
CONTACT

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Specialist in international transactions and global compliance. If you are looking for elite advice for your next legal project, send me a message.