Domestic and multinational clients rely on DLA Piper ABBC for its global reach and local expertise in multijurisdictional data protection challenges, including litigation, GDPR compliance and data governance. João Costa Quinta oversees the practice. Margarida Leitão Nogueira stands out for her GDPR expertise, advising clients in life sciences, consumer goods, retail and technology. Vanessa Patrocínio is acknowledged for her ‘thorough’ knowledge of the regulatory environment, with recent work on projects involving emerging technologies, eHealth products and mobility. Daniel Reis is no longer at the firm.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The DLA Piper ABBC team has been competently assisting us in GDPR matters. The team demonstrates expertise in this complex subject and shows that they are always up-to-date. We have requested their services repeatedly, and the results have been excellent.’
- ‘They are truly knowledgeable in the subjects they work in. They provide a detailed service, tailored to the needs of their clients. They are true partners who help us overcome various difficulties, presenting solutions that are the most appropriate for each specific case.’
- ‘Vanessa Patrocínio and Margarida Leitão Nogueira are highly qualified and knowledgeable in the GDPR.’
- ‘Vanessa Patrocínio has always demonstrated a thorough understanding of the legislation related to this topic.’
Key clients
- EDP
- Marktest
- Multipessoal
- PPG Dyrup
- Metro Markets
- Yamaha Motor Portugal
- Michael Page
- Randstad
- Ibersol
- Ready To Shoot
- Fundação GIMM
Work highlights
Advising EDPR by providing a Data Protection Officer as a Service (DPOaaS) solution globally.
Advising Ibersol on GDPR compliance matters, including designing and implementing an extensive compliance program.
Advising Randstad on an ongoing basis regarding privacy and data protection matters.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
João Costa Quinta
Other key lawyers
Margarida Leitão Nogueira; Vanessa Patrocínio