Cuatrecasas frequently acts as data protection officer for large corporate clients, among them Primavera Sound and Sony Music Entertainment. As well as assisting companies with day-to-day data protection advice, the firm is also helping clients adapt to the current regulations in Spain as they evolve. Counsel and practice head Alejandro Negro in Madrid stands out for regulatory advice on data protection and privacy compliance, data security breaches, investigations, and enforcement actions. Technology partner Albert Agustinoy, who is based in Barcelona, also handles data protection compliance matters as part of his broad practice. Partner Rafael Sánchez Aristi is also a key adviser on technology and digital media matters.

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Key clients

  • Sony Music
  • Adevinta
  • Primavera Sound
  • Seat
  • Euroleague Basketball
  • Schneider Electric
  • Bansabadell Zurich
  • Kronos Investment Management Spain
  • Goal Systems
  • Hotel Investment Partners (HIP)

Work highlights

  • Advised Primavera Sound, as its data protection officer (DPO), on coordinating a global data protection project that involves data flows relating to the launch of its international festivals in the US, Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Portugal.
  • Advised Sony Music Entertainment as its DPO, including questions regarding data protection, privacy, cookies policies and reviewing contracts.
  • Advised Seat on adapting its policies and procedures relating to GDPR.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Alejandro Negro

Other key lawyers

Albert Agustinoy, Rafael Sánchez Aristi