Squire Patton Boggs is noted for the growing prominence of its dedicated data protection, cybersecurity and digital assets practice. The firm is praised for ‘the rigorous nature of its advice and the direct involvement of the partner’, as well as its ‘deep understanding of technological projects’. Lead partner Bartolome Martin, who joined from KPMG Abogados, Spain in 2022, is ‘the best privacy lawyer in Spain’, according to one client. The work of Martin and associate Claire Murphy spans legal reports addressing data protection regulations, and dealings with the Spanish Data Protection Authority (AEPD) in the event of cyberattacks.
Testimonials
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‘Lawyers who provide practical and very useful support for my company.’
‘Bartolomé Martin is the best privacy lawyer in Spain. Every time we have a serious question, we go to him with utmost confidence. Brilliant on a technical level; a practical lawyer focused on business. ’
‘I rate Bartolomé Martin for his knowledge, his reliability, and his speed of response.’
‘Extensive knowledge of the subject, availability, patience. Compared to other firms, the attitude of the partner stands out. The advice is very precise and adjusted to the needs that arise. They focus on the client and their needs. The rigorous nature of the advice and the direct involvement of the partner is also noteworthy.’
'Great knowledge and professional rigour. Very easy to work with, listens to the client, and takes time to get to know their needs and the internal team.’
'Responds to queries very quickly. Attorneys within the firm from across different countries collaborate well and work together to come up with practical solutions for your company. The attorneys also offer up practical solutions based on their experience, assessing risk for your company.'
'Bartolomé Martin provides very practical advice based on his knowledge of international data privacy law and, now that he is familiar with our business, he is able to think about the impact of certain issues or questions across the company.'
‘Bartolomé Martin is always available, understands the complexities of our projects, and provides legal advice focused on the business.’
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Bartolomé Martin