**Ava A. Moussavi** is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in corporate law, contract law, and legal operations. She currently serves as the **Head of Legal Operations & Tech** at **GvW Graf von Westphalen** in Germany, a position she has held since October 2022. In this role, Ava oversees the integration of technology within the legal department, driving innovation and efficiency in legal processes.
Previously, Ava was involved in client services management at **BRYTER**, where she expanded the EMEA consulting teams and provided advisory services to major law firms across the DACH, BENELUX, and UK regions. She also played a crucial role in product development, focusing on machine learning and user experience.
Ava’s legal career includes a significant tenure as a lawyer at **CMS**, a global law firm, where she worked on high-profile corporate M&A transactions, such as the acquisition of Stage Entertainment by Advance Publications, Inc., and a joint venture involving APG Asset Management and Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Co. She also advised on the UK aspects of Accor’s EUR 4.4 billion demerger and Standard Life Aberdeen’s GBP 3.2 billion sale of its insurance business.
Ava is multilingual, fluent in Persian, English, and German, and holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) and an LPC from the **University of Law**, a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) with Honours from **City, University of London**, and an International Baccalaureate Diploma from **Tehran International School**.
With a strong background in both legal practice and legal technology, Ava continues to drive change and deliver value in the ever-evolving legal landscape.
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