Andersen, which draws on a substantial network of lawyers across its offices in Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and Seville, stands out for IT and digitalisation projects, for which it blends expertise in data privacy, digital business, regulatory, and IP law. Clients praise ‘its ability to find the best solution to the problems raised in an agile and effective way’. Lead partner Isabel Martínez Moriel is experienced in data protection, privacy, IT and competition law. Associate María Zarzalejos, who focuses on commercial and regulatory matters, and corporate partner María Suárez, who handles data protection audits and due diligence projects, also play key roles in the practice.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The team has a great command of the subject and are very decisive. They always know how to adapt and find the fit between their recommendations and the needs of the business.’

  • ‘Isabel Martínez Moriel, María Zarzalejos and Miriam Romano are tireless workers, always willing to help and give their best. They have vast knowledge of the subject, and they always have a friendly and very professional manner.’

  • ‘The best thing about the Andersen data privacy team is its ability to find the best solution to the problems raised in an agile and effective way. They have a fine-tuned working sensibility and manage to perfectly understand the needs we have as a client.’

  • ‘In addition to great interpersonal skills, they are unsurpassed professionals. They have very deep knowledge of the area they work in.’

  • ‘Great communication, collaboration, and availability. They are involved in the projects, flexible and adapt to the client, demonstrating great knowledge of the subject, and offering prices consistent with the work performed.’

  • 'Isabel Martínez Moriel is personable with great knowledge, a dynamic sensibility, and a great team around her.'

  • ‘They make the effort to study complex topics and provide practical solutions. Strong availability and effort to know the client's sector. Try to anticipate problems and risks. They exude the qualities of teamwork and internal camaraderie. Also noteworthy is their knowledge of technology and its practical application.’

  • ‘I would highlight their accessibility and flexibility when approaching projects.’

Key clients

  • Encore Capital Group
  • Insud Pharma Group
  • Medinsa And Aristo Pharma Iberia
  • Heineken
  • Headspring
  • Iberia Cards
  • Tonic App
  • Smart4ads

Work highlights

  • Advised Encore Group on several data and privacy matters, such as the data protection issues in Spain and Luxembourg before data protection authorities or the launch of a new app development outside EEA regarding international data flows.
  • Advised Insud Pharma in relation to several data protection and privacy issues, giving support to the global DPO.
  • Advised Heineken on the implementation of privacy and IT global projects, taking into consideration data protection aspects worldwide as well as local aspects.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Isabel Martínez Moriel

Other key lawyers

María Zarzalejos, María Suárez, Miriam Romano