Cooley LLP is praised by clients for its 'practical expertise in emerging digital legislation' and is equipped to handle matters relating to the full digital and data life cycle. The team advises on digital regulations, product compliance and the interplay between AI and data protection, offering ' clear, actionable advice'. Practice head Patrick Van Eecke has extensive experience across the cyber, AI, e-commerce, and digital regulation sectors. Enrique Gallego Capdevila focuses on tech-driven commercial arrangements, while Bartholomäus Regenhardt advises on major data protection and EU digital and cybersecurity frameworks.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team's responsiveness, collaborative approach, and international outlook make them a valuable long-term partner.'
- 'My interactions have mainly been with Patrick Van Eecke, Enrique Capdevilla and Bartholomäus Regenhardt. All stand out for their exceptional knowledge of new digital legislation and their ongoing GDPR support. I particularly value their availability, consistency, and the quality of their collaboration with us.'
- 'They provide clear, actionable advice without long legal jargon. Focus on the needs and quickly grasp the situation. Very organised.'
- 'Special counsel Enrique Gallego Capdevila and partner Patrick Van Eecke's quick and effective responses and suggestions are helpful in resolving different information regulatory matters.'
- 'Enrique Gallego Capdevila is a trustworthy, creative, and dynamic privacy attorney. Enrique understands his client's business holistically and does not view risk in a vacuum. Instead, he is able to understand a company's entire risk profile and provide sound advice as such.'
- 'The team is very responsible with the work, I could fully trust the delivery of the results in due time.'
Key clients
- Grindr
- ByteDance
- Apple
- Open AI
- Only Fans
- Meta
- Zoom
- eBay
- Netflix
Work highlights
Advises Grindr on EU IT regulation, including AI, Digital Services, online safety, and age verification. The firm shaped Grindr’s EU engagement strategy with institutions, regulators, and diplomats, while guiding platform governance, LGBTQ+ safety, and sensitive health data management, including crisis response and public affairs.
Supports Google in tracking EU legislative developments on AI and connected devices, analysing policies, regulations, and announcements. The Brussels team assessed VLOP implications under eIDAS 2.0, evaluated obligations linked to the EU Digital Identity Wallet, and developed a compliance strategy addressing Google’s responsibilities under the regulation.
Advised ByteDance on EU digital rules, including DSA and DMA obligations for Very Large Online Platforms and Search Engines. The Brussels team provided strategic public policy guidance for ByteDance’s regulatory strategy, supported ad hoc privacy matters, and advised on the EU AI Act’s implications for ByteDance’s operations.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Enrique Gallego Capdevila
Bartholomäus Regenhardt
Practice head
Patrick Van Eecke
Other key lawyers
Enrique Gallego Capdevila; Bartholomäus Regenhardt