León Lanis is an Associate Lawyer at Harris Gomez Group (HGG), based in Santiago, Chile. His practice focuses on the intersection of technology, business and law, advising companies on technology transactions, data protection, artificial intelligence, fintech, intellectual property and other emerging technology matters.
León advises local and international clients on the legal and regulatory issues arising from the development, commercialisation and deployment of technology. His work includes drafting and negotiating technology and commercial agreements, software licensing and technology transactions, data processing arrangements, privacy and data protection compliance, intellectual property protection, and regulatory matters affecting technology-driven businesses.
His Technology Law practice covers Artificial Intelligence governance, data protection and privacy, cybersecurity, software licensing, fintech and financial regulation, blockchain and digital assets, technology contracts, intellectual property, and emerging technology regulation. He regularly assists businesses in identifying and managing the legal, regulatory and contractual risks associated with new technologies and digital business models.
León has particular experience advising businesses on data protection frameworks and compliance programmes, including privacy policies, data processing agreements, data governance, international data transfers, controller/processor relationships, and the implementation of regulatory requirements under Chilean and international data protection regimes.
His fintech practice encompasses financial regulation, digital assets, blockchain, payment services, financial technology platforms and technology-enabled financial products. He has advised businesses on regulatory frameworks and compliance considerations arising from the development and operation of fintech and digital-asset business models.
León also advises on intellectual property and technology commercialisation, including software protection, licensing, technology-related contractual arrangements, trademark matters and the protection and commercialisation of technology-based assets. He holds a Diploma in Software Licensing from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
Alongside his technology practice, León has experience in corporate and commercial law, cross-border transactions, commercial contracts, M&A, tax and compliance, allowing him to approach technology matters within their broader commercial and corporate context. He has assisted clients operating across Chile and international jurisdictions, particularly in matters involving Australian and Latin American businesses.
León also specialises in Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) and technology-assisted investigations, applying open-source research methodologies to support legal due diligence, risk assessment, transactional work and dispute-related matters.
Before becoming an Associate Lawyer, León joined HGG as a paralegal in 2021, gaining experience across corporate, commercial, intellectual property, tax and transactional matters. His early exposure to technology-driven businesses led him to develop a specialised practice at the intersection of technology and law.
León holds an LL.B. from Universidad del Desarrollo, specialising in Technology Law and Business, as well as a Diploma in International Finance Regulation from Harvard Law School and a Diploma in Software Licensing from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). He also holds a Minor in International Economics from Rotterdam Business School and a Diploma in Data Protection from Universidad del Desarrollo.
He is bilingual in English and Spanish and is an active member of international technology and legal organisations, including the International TechLaw Association (ITechLaw), Blockchain Lawyers Forum and Hong Kong Fintech Association.
Practice Focus & Expertise
- Technology Law & Technology Transactions
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance & Regulation
- Data Protection, Privacy & Data Governance
- Cybersecurity & Digital Compliance
- Fintech & Financial Regulation
- Blockchain & Digital Assets
- Software Licensing & Technology Commercialisation
- Intellectual Property & Software Protection
- Technology & Commercial Contracts
- Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) & Technology-Assisted Investigations
- Corporate & Commercial Law
- Cross-Border Transactions & M&A
- Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
- Emerging Technology & Digital Business Models