Bird & Bird‘s privacy and data protection practice has a strong position in cross-border matters, drawing on its extensive office network across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and North America. Clients praise the ’flexible and business-oriented‘ practice for its ’extensive experience in solving the most complex issues‘. Lead partner Joaquin Muñoz is a key adviser to international corporations on regulatory and compliance matters, working with major data platform companies on business-critical aspects of GDPR rules. Associate Paula Garralón stands out for her in-depth knowledge of cross-border personal data transfers and the management of data breaches.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘What differentiates them is their proactivity toward each of the companies they advise. Specifically, knowing in detail the services provided, analysing possible alternatives and solutions, and the impact on the various areas of the company. Strong availability when urgent issues require support outside of working hours.’
‘Joaquín Muñoz possesses a high degree of client service, in relation to both the service provided and the timing, as well as deep knowledge of the area on which he advises. Furthermore, he is able to offer an optimal and quality solution, free of legal jargon for non-experts.’
‘Bird & Bird offers us data protection, compliance and NNTT services. It is a young, well-trained team that knows our copyright management sector. They adapt to our needs and give us a quick response to our requirements.’
‘Joaquin Muñoz, partner of the firm, is personally involved in our issues and leads a highly qualified team. They always seek to give us a solution to the problems raised.’
‘This is a team with very varied and carefully selected profiles. The solutions they offer to complex problems are underpinned by efforts to continuously update knowledge and extensive experience in solving the most complex issues.’
‘The team led by Joaquín Muñoz, which includes Paula Garralón and Mar Ibánez, has a solid vision of compliance with privacy regulations, in addition to being sufficiently sensitive to business needs. High performance and continuous updating of new knowledge represent a great contribution to making the most complex issues simpler.’
‘Close to the business, very good lawyers, creative, reasonable cost. They have introduced a platform so that the client can see the matters managed by the firm.’
‘They are close, flexible and business-oriented.’
Key clients
- Hocelot
- Tendam Retail, S. A.
Work highlights
- Advising Hocelot on the legal consequences of the entry into force of GDPR and other compliance obligations with business-critical implications.
- Acting for Tendam Retail SA as its external data protection officer, advising on the signing of contracts with different suppliers.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Joaquín Muñoz