Hogan Lovells International LLP has a prominent position in the market, recommended ‘not only for its knowledge of regulations in force and being developed by regulators, but also for its ability to adapt advice to the client’s practical needs’. Furthermore, it is ‘well resourced to support blue-chip instructions’, counting Google and Applied Therapeutics among its clients. The ‘exceptional’ Gonzalo F. Gállego is backed by a team of skilled associates, among them commercial IP and IT specialist Juan Ramón Robles, who advises on the design of policies and procedures for e-commerce platforms, and senior associate Santiago De Ampuero Castellanos, who frequently assists local and international companies in dealings with the Spanish Data Protection Agency. Associate Clara Lázaro focuses on e-commerce and commercial advertising matters.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team led by Gonzalo Gállego is excellent, not only for its knowledge of the regulations in force and those being developed and executed by regulators, but also for its ability to adapt advice to the client's practical needs.'

  • ‘Gonzalo Gállego is exceptional in his total availability, immediate response and empathy. He combines a very high level of knowledge with a pragmatic and empathetic vision for the client, providing solutions that work in practice and mitigate risks. His leadership and treatment of his team is equally commendable.’

  • ‘It is an exceptional team, the best in the market. Always available at any time. Unbeatable treatment.’

  • ‘Of the firms that we have contacted in Spain to carry out the Binding Corporate Rules and Artificial Intelligence issues, they are the only ones that have given us complete and detailed information on the process. At the billing level we made a payment plan and they showed flexibility. As a client we have the certainty and confidence of being well advised and in the best hands.’

  • ‘The service provided by Gonzalo Gállego's team is superior to that of other firms that we have contacted in Spain and Europe. He and his team stand out for their speed of response and knowledge of the topics. Gonzalo's friendliness and excellent personal treatment make him and his team one of absolute excellence.’

  • ‘Great knowledge and experience in the subject, with an international vision that other firms do not provide. Agility in advice and flexibility in the search for imaginative solutions.’

  • ‘The team has excellent market insights and is well resourced to support blue-chip instructions.’

  • ‘Gonzalo Gállego is excellent with key stakeholders and can navigate the politics of big business with ease. Santiago de Ampuero Castellanos is a terrific support and together they make an excellent team.’

Key clients

  • Google
  • Applus+
  • Applied Therapeutics

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.

Gonzalo Gállego

Other key lawyers

Santiago de Ampuero Castellanos, Juan Ramón Robles, Clara Lázaro