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.
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Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
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- ‘Availability, understanding of business needs, and listening.’
- ‘They always provide solutions, and even during holiday periods, their services are excellent. Their professionalism is also greatly appreciated.’
- ‘The privacy team at Uría Menéndez, led by Leticia López Lapuente, is comprised of young professionals with extensive experience in data protection and cybersecurity, including Ignacio Esteban Avendaño. They are known for their availability, multidisciplinary training, and direct involvement in managing the issues we bring to their attention and, when necessary, in liaising with the relevant judicial or administrative authorities.’
- ‘The team led by Uría Menéndez partner Leticia López-Lapuente offers added value compared to other firms in their area of expertise. They stand out for their ability to provide rapid solutions to any issues or problems our company raises regarding data protection, security incidents, and reputational crisis management, among others. Their key strengths include the speed and reliability of their responses, their availability and approachable manner, and their willingness to coordinate with experts in other legal areas at Uría if needed.’
- ‘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.’
- ‘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.’
Key clients
- Meta WhatsApp El Corte Inglés Microsoft Amazon Web Service Banco Santander and group companies FrauDfense Instagram Tik Tok General Logistics Systems Spain Toyota Logalty Canadian Solar Lynx Financial Crime Tech Banco de Crédito del Perú Anthropic eDreams Temu GrandVision
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