The data protection, privacy, cybersecurity and technology practice at Garrigues is ‘up-to-date and very efficient, rigorous and compliant’. Clients praise practice head Alejandro Padín and senior associate Katiana Otero as ‘upright lawyers who look after the interests of their clients with great knowledge and empathy’. The firm handles data economy matters, including data monetisation projects, as well as regulatory issues concerning data privacy and cybersecurity, either in preparation for cyberattacks or as an incident response team. Padín and senior associate Álvaro Blanco assist major multinationals with day-to-day data protection matters, including the drafting and negotiation of international data transfer agreements with service providers.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘I really like how they work. They are always ready.’

  • ‘The Garrigues team is up-to-date and very efficient. Rigorous and compliant.’

  • ‘They are upright lawyers who look after the interests of their clients with great knowledge and empathy.’

  • ‘Alejandro Padín is very responsive, understated, and maintains good connections with authorities. Gets the job done and always with no fuss.’

Key clients

  • Philip Morris Spain
  • Bip&Drive, E.d.e. S.a.
  • Unidad Oftalmológica Balear (Grupo Miranza)
  • L’oréal España, S.a.u.
  • Vocento S.a. (Grupo Vocento)
  • Carrefour Group
  • Hyundai Motor España
  • Lopesan Group
  • Jazz Pharmaceuticals
  • Samsung Iberia, S.a.u.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Alejandro Padín

Other key lawyers

Katiana Otero, Álvaro Blanco