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SRS Legal houses a data privacy and protection team that is praised for its ‘pragmatism’ and ’great knowledge’. Clients from across the TMT, banking, insurance and life sciences sectors regularly turn to the department for advice on a range of matters, including GDPR compliance issues, data sharing agreements and regulatory investigations. At the helm sits Luís Neto Galvão, a reference in the market for TMT, healthcare, and financial sector clients; he brings to the table more than two decades' experience in this space and has been described as a ‘deep expert’ in all matters pertaining to data protection. Managing associate Milène Zorrón is responsible for the compliance department and the German and Brazilian desks.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'Luis Neto Galvão is a deep expert in this area.'

  • 'The depth of their knowledge both on the matters of law as well as the business issues at stake is extremely valued by clients. I find their advice to be practical and useful.'

  • ‘Availability and pragmatism, combined with knowledge of the topics in question make SRS a valuable partner for us.’

  • ‘Luís Neto Galvão, due to his competence and attitude, is an example and someone I would recommend without hesitation.’

  • ‘SRS are truly experts in data protection.'

  • ‘My go-to lawyer for personal data protection is Luís Neto Galvão. He is the dean in this matter, he truly has experience and credibility from years of experience in this space.’

  • ‘Luís Neto Galvão's team has demonstrated current and innovative knowledge of privacy and data protection matters. The team has a great knowledge of business organisations and their concerns, actively seeking to find solutions to new challenges and innovative projects, such as the use of AI.'

Key clients

  • NAU – Highgate Group
  • Adam Foods
  • iBASIS
  • ANOVA
  • Virbac
  • BT Portugal
  • Pinsent Masons
  • Gamalife
  • GALP
  • IQVIA Solutions Portugal
  • Dentons
  • Mitsubishi Electric Europe
  • Rubis
  • Associação Mutualista Montepio Geral
  • SAS
  • Santander Consumer
  • SAS Apostas Sociais, Jogos e Apostas Online (Group Misericórdia de Lisboa
  • Goldenergy
  • Securitas Direct
  • Montepio Geral

Work highlights

  • Advising iBASIS in relation to the privacy aspects of a cybersecurity service provided to telecoms operators.
  • Advising the Data Protection Officer (DPO) of GALP on all data protection related matters subject to the review and advice of the DPO.
  • Assisting Montepio with a significant project, which implied a thorough review of all data flows and processing activities undertaken by all the directories of Montepio.

Lawyers

Leading individuals

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Luís Neto Galvão

Other key lawyers

Milène Zorrón