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EU regulatory: Privacy and data protection

Cooley LLP

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The practice at Cooley LLP combines ‘a unique expertise on data law with a perfect knowledge of the technology industry’. Patrick Van Ecke leads the practice, which is distinguished by its strong multijurisdictional capabilities, bolstered by a number of dual-qualified lawyers. The practice is particularly sought after by clients in the life sciences and technology sectors, offering noteworthy experience in cross-border matters. Enrique Gallego Capdevila is key to the practice, routinely representing clients in litigation before EU data protection authorities. Yasmin Roland’s focus areas include compliance and risk management.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team is excellent- they have detailed knowledge of the law, as well as pending regulatory developments. In addition, what places them head and shoulders above the competition is their familiarity with industry norms and standard practice. Many firms can provide feedback on the law, but the team's ability to provide practical advice based on real-life experience is invaluable. ’

  • ‘Patrick Van Eecke leads the practice and is a star in this area. He is knowledgeable, accessible, and delightful to work with. We have also worked for many years with Enrique Gallego Capdevila, who is excellent, skilled, capable and has strong client relationship skills.’

  • ‘Patrick van Eecke has excellent expert knowledge and is fun to work with.'

  • ‘Great capabilities in the data privacy and data protection field, also picking up new legislation very fast.’

  • ‘They are very responsive, very competent and extremely friendly.’

  • For me especially outstanding, Enrique Gallego Capdevila is the go-to lawyer for the interplay between privacy and the new EU digital regulations. His insights guarantee that his clients don't receive advice based on one regulation. One can be sure that he considers implications from one regulation to the other for you. Highly valuable.’

  • ‘Cooley stands out for its deep expertise in EU privacy laws, particularly GDPR and cross-border data transfers. The team excels at simplifying complex regulations, offering tailored advice to multinational clients. Known for their innovative use of technology and personalized service, they are leaders in this field in my opinion.’

  • ‘They combine a unique expertise on data law with a perfect knowledge of the technology industry and the relevant business models.'

Key clients

  • Grindr
  • Telesign
  • Booking Holdings Inc.
  • eBay Inc
  • Moon Active
  • Google
  • World Organisation Against Torture
  • Colt Technology Services
  • ByteDance (TikTok)
  • Confluent
  • Sindarin
  • EurID
  • AllTrails
  • Nvidia
  • Audi Brussels S.A.
  • KBC Group NV
  • Meta (Facebook)
  • Nasdaq Inc
  • Netflix
  • Checkout
  • Sodastream
  • Zoom
  • Telesign
  • Docusign

Work highlights

  • Advised ByteDance (TikTok) on various regulatory submissions under EU digital rules, such as the Digital Service Act and Digital Markets Act.
  • Advised Grindr on a wide range of data protection, cyber security and e-commerce matters.
  • Represented a travel services intermediary in legal proceedings in the U.S.  with the European data protection team supporting these proceedings on issues relating to data access requests.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Patrick Van Eecke

Other key lawyers

Enrique Gallego Capdevila, David Knobel, Yasmin Roland