
Combining ‘deep legal expertise’ with ’commercial awareness’, Abreu Advogados is well positioned to advise across the full range of data privacy and cybersecurity matters, including GDPR implementation, compliance, incident response and engagement with regulatory authorities. The practice is co-led by Ricardo Henriques, regarded for his ‘outstanding’ expertise at the intersection of data governance, emerging technologies and information security, and Simão de Sant’Ana, an expert in workers’ data privacy and GDPR compliance. José Maria Alves Pereira has vast experience in e-commerce, emerging technologies and advertising.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Abreu Advogados is one of the best firms to collaborate with, offering an excellent balance of quality, efficiency, and responsiveness. In particular, Ricardo Henriques is my go-to contact - always available and consistently exceeding expectations in meeting deadlines.’
- ‘The privacy team advised our business on our GDPR compliance program, presenting a clear, simple, and practical approach.’
- ‘Great team, very much on the spot.’
- 'Their responsiveness and ability to anticipate issues before they arise give us confidence that our matters are in the best possible hands. The partners and associates alike demonstrate strong sector knowledge and an impressive ability to navigate complex legal frameworks efficiently and effectively.’
- ‘Excellent lawyers; specialist, clear and timely advice; great sector knowledge and expertise.’
- ‘Ricardo Henriques is a truly outstanding partner. ’
Key clients
- Acciona
- Bial
- Casio
- Coca-Cola
- Colt Technology Services
- CooperVision
- Daimler
- Enterprise
- Essity
- Federal Express (Fedex)
- Fresenius SE & Co Kgaa
- Genpact (Pnmsoft)
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Ricardo Henriques; Simão de Sant’Ana
Other key lawyers
José Maria Alves Pereira
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