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Uría Menéndez

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With a robust offering covering data protection implementations, privacy, and cyber security matters, Uría Menéndez‘ counts businesses from the technology, media and entertainment, and automotive sectors on its client roster. Heading up the team is Leticia Lopez-Lapuente, who specialises in e-commerce personal data protection, and also has experience representing clients before the Spanish Data Protection Agency in data privacy and protection proceedings. Other notable names in the department include Pablo González-Espejo and Borja Sainz de Aja, both of whom are adept at handling outsourcing matters.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The team is very friendly and clear from the outset regarding the options available. They give their opinions based on their experience and good professional judgement, trying to leave no doubts about the actions to be taken.’

  • ‘Leticia López-Lapuente's availability, anticipation when it comes to finding solutions, and the professional background that characterises them are outstanding.’

  • ‘The team's full availability, quick responses to specific queries, and coordination makes it stand out.'

  • ‘The team in charge fully understands the uniqueness of our business and anticipates our needs effectively.'

  • ‘The personalised attention and immediate response to the various questions raised by the client makes them stand out.'

  • ‘In the field of personal data protection, technical and specific knowledge of the subject is essential. Uría Menéndez is always a reference in this field.’

  • ‘They are distinguished by offering an exceptional level of quality in each of their deliverables. Not only do they meet the highest professional standards in the market, but they also adapt perfectly to our specific needs at any given time. They know how to listen efficiently, which allows them to provide initial feedback instantly. They know how to create an environment of trust and comfort for the client. I think it is a combination of technical excellence, immediate attention, and closeness that makes them unique. They stand out above all for their excellent knowledge and practical experience in the matter.’

  • ‘Francisco Javier García Pérez stands out for his close treatment and empathy towards the client, combined with his deep knowledge and mastery not only of the subject matter of personal data protection, but also of other areas of commercial and regulatory law. Francisco is proactive in finding solutions, open to our ideas, agile, with a positive attitude, and very executive. Without a doubt, he is one of the most outstanding partners in the firm.’

Key clients

  • Meta Group
  • Afiniti
  • El Corte Inglés
  • Microsoft
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Repsol
  • Banco Santander
  • Edreams
  • Fraudfense
  • Bankinter
  • Tiktok
  • Liberty Latin America
  • Snap Inc
  • Anthropic
  • EDP
  • General Logistics Systems Spain
  • Toyota
  • Grupo Reganosa
  • Grand Vision

Work highlights

  • Advising Meta Group on privacy and data protection matters affecting its platforms and services.
  • Advising El Corte Inglés on setting up its global data protection structure.
  • Advising Banco Santander on data protection, cyber security, and digital law matters.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Leticia López-Lapuente

Other key lawyers

Pablo González-Espejo, Borja Sainz de Aja