A key contact for energy, financial services, and TMT clients, the data protection team at Clifford Chance specialises in representing clients in both contentious and contentious-administrative proceedings. Leading the practice is Fernando Irurzun who is well-versed in data protection and privacy disputes, while GDPR specialist Manel Santilari is another key practitioner.

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Key clients

  • Vodafone
  • Iberdrola
  • I-DE Redes Eléctricas Inteligentes

Work highlights

  • Represented Vodafone España before the Spanish Data Protection Agency and the Administrative Chamber of the National Court in two contentious proceedings.
  • Represented Iberdrola and I-DE Redes Eléctricas Inteligentes in relation to a challenge before the Administrative Chamber of the National Court related to sanctions imposed due to a data breach and GDPR violations.
  • Represented I-DE Redes Eléctricas Inteligentes on a challenge before the Administrative Chamber of the National Court related to a decision taken by the Spanish Data Protection Agency imposing a fine due to violations of articles 5.1.b) and c) and article 6.1.b) GDPR.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Fernando Irurzun

Other key lawyers

Manel Santilari