Vicky Grobbelaar

Consultant lawyer in Commercial Technology law

A. E. Verona Cocks

Affiliations & Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Pretoria; advanced diplomas in Corporate Law, Insolvency, and Contract Drafting.
  • Memberships: Practising Attorney of the High Court of South Africa; member of the Legal Practice Council of South Africa.

London 020 3745 6535 · Truro 01872 672072

LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/vicky-grobbelaar


Profile:

Vicky is a highly accomplished commercial technology lawyer with over 20 years of experience, specialising in technology law and commercial agreements. As the founder of a boutique legal consultancy tailored to tech-driven businesses, delivering innovative Legal as a Service (LaaS) models and fractional General Counsel services, she is passionate about making complex legal frameworks accessible and business-friendly, helping clients navigate the challenges of digital transformation, SaaS agreements, and emerging technologies like AI.

 

Vicky’s career is marked by her ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders, delivering high-value solutions to tech companies across the UK and South Africa. In addition to her legal work, Vicky is multilingual and holds extensive international experience, having collaborated with global teams on cross-border transactions and compliance initiatives. She is an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa and holds a current practising certificate with the Legal Practice Council of South Africa.


Expertise:


  • Technology Law: Drafting and negotiating SaaS agreements, software development contracts, IP, and cloud computing agreements.
  • AI & Emerging Technologies: Developing legal frameworks and policies to support AI adoption and governance.
  • Commercial Law: Drafting plain-language contracts that align legal frameworks with business goals.
  • Cross-Border Compliance: Managing international agreements and compliance frameworks for tech businesses operating globally.


Languages:

English and Afrikaans.

 

Personal:

Vicky is a dedicated professional with a passion for tech innovation, balancing her career with her role as a mum and wife. Outside of work, she loves traveling and exploring new cultures, finding inspiration in the intersection of technology, law, and human connections. 


Career highlights

  • Successfully guided a health-tech client through a multi-million-pound NHS contract negotiation.
  • Advised on the acquisition of a competitor for a UK logistics tech company, delivering strategic post-merger legal integration.
  • Drafted and negotiated innovative technology agreements for a global tech leader's operations, maintaining a strong partnership with its global legal teams.
  • Spearheaded a £2 million tender agreement for a client, facilitating business growth through robust legal strategy.
  • Developed practical AI and IP use policies for organisations integrating artificial intelligence into their operations.

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Paddle & Cocks handles a broad range of cases, from shareholder litigation, contractual disputes, professional negligence claims and contentious insolvency mandates to landlord and tenant issues and possession claims.

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