Domestic and multinational companies from an array of sectors, including tech, energy, life sciences, industrials and retail, frequently turn to DLA Piper ABBC for advice on GDPR compliance and data privacy-related commercial and litigation matters. The group is led by João Costa Quinta, a commercial contracts and privacy law specialist. Margarida Leitão Nogueira, who is especially active in the life sciences, consumer goods and tech sectors, is another name to note for privacy and cybersecurity mandates. Daniel Reis left the firm in February 2026.
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Key clients

  • EDP
  • NielsenIQ
  • Marktest
  • Multipessoal
  • PPG Dyrup
  • Metro Markets
  • Yamaha
  • Michael Page
  • iMM
  • Randstad
  • Ibersol

Work highlights

Advising EDPR on data protection matters worldwide.
Advising NielsonIQ on a regular basis.
Advising Ibersol on a regular basis.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

João Costa Quinta

Other key lawyers

Margarida Leitão Nogueira; Vanessa Patrocínio