Possessing ‘deep technical knowledge' and 'clear customer focus’, the team at Uría Menéndez acts for a diverse client base from an array of sectors, including retail, tech, and financial services. The cross-disciplinary team is active across the full spectrum of data protection mandates, including data breaches, cybersecurity, data monetisation projects and regulatory compliance. The group is led by Leticia Lopez-Lapuente, who has an established practice advising clients on cybersecurity, proceedings before the Spanish Data Protection Agency, and the use of biometrics and AI. Francisco Javier García is the partner-level name to note in the Barcelona office. Ignacio Esteban Avendaño is frequently instructed by high-profile tech companies, while Mirian Goitia is a key contact in Barcelona for clients from the automotive, financial services, and logistics sectors.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
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- ‘I value the combination of their deep technical knowledge with a clear client focus. The team stands out for its approachability, responsiveness, and ability to transform legal complexity into practical solutions. They work in a coordinated manner and have demonstrated a genuine commitment to the client. Compared to other firms, their direct approach and results-oriented focus set them apart.’
- ‘Their differentiating value lies in their combination of technical excellence, personal commitment, and business acumen. They are experts in their field and actively engaged in achieving client objectives. They are distinguished by their availability, responsiveness, and practical approach, far exceeding the industry average. Their approachable manner, rigour, and proactive attitude also stand out, qualities that foster trust and make working with them smooth and efficient. Compared to other competitors, their genuine involvement and strategic, rather than merely formalistic, vision are evident.’
- ‘Good knowledge of the subject, availability, and ability to explain the topics.’
- ‘Leticia López-Lapuente: clarity in the presentation of the topics and great knowledge of them.’
- ‘Given the nature of the company I manage, legal and data privacy issues frequently arise, which encompass different specialisations of Uría Menéndez, each of them and as a whole are perfectly synchronised, offering us a comprehensive service that perfectly covers our needs.’
- ‘The real advantage is undoubtedly the constant support and immediate availability. I would like to highlight the work of Leticia López Lapuente, for her knowledge and especially for her ability to anticipate situations, proactively developing solutions. I would also like to emphasise her commitment to us and our objectives, promoting collaborative solutions with other partners and teams at Uría Menéndez.’
Key clients
- Meta
- El Corte Inglés
- Microsoft
- Amazon Web Service
- Banco Santander and group companies
- FrauDfense
- Tik Tok
- General Logistics Systems Spain
- Toyota
- Logalty
Work highlights
Provides Meta's group of companies and various digital businesses in Spain, the EU and the US (including Facebook, Instagram, Oculus and WhatsApp) with ongoing advice on privacy, data protection, and data economy matters affecting their platforms and services.
Providing strategic advice on setting up the global data protection structure, of which all El Corte Inglés group entities will form part, as well as its joint venture with partners in the insurance and finance industries.
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.
Ignacio Esteban Avendaño
Mirian Goitia
Practice head
Leticia López-Lapuente
Other key lawyers
Francisco Javier García; Ignacio Esteban Avendaño; Mirian Goitia