The data economy, privacy, and cybersecurity team at Garrigues is geared to handle a broad range of data-related mandates from high-profile clients in both the domestic and international arenas. The group acts for clients operating in a wide range of industries, including financial services, life sciences, and electronics, in regulatory mandates, security incident responses, and issues concerning data monetisation, AI and blockchain. Practice head Alejandro Padín has amassed considerable experience providing advice on data protection compliance, cyber incidents, and privacy litigation. Katiana Otero supports clients from the insurance, oil and gas, and retail sectors, while Álvaro Blanco has brought his experience to bear on both AI and data protection-related matters.
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Testimonials
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- Garrigues has a team with solid and highly specialized knowledge and experience.
- Garrigues has a team with solid and highly specialized knowledge and experience.
- ‘They are very up-to-date and provide preventative advice on improvements to be implemented.’
- ‘Availability and honesty.’
- ‘Alejandro Padín - reliable, personable. our trusted long-term adviser.’
Key clients
- Residencias de Estudiantes, S.L.
- Advent International
- Banco Pichincha España, S.A.
- AXA IM Alts / Real Assets
- BMW Ibérica, S.A.
- L’Oreal España, S.A.U.
- Caser/Helvetia
- Samsung
- Total Energies
- CBNK Banco De Collectivos, S.A.
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.
Katiana Otero
Practice head
Alejandro Padín
Other key lawyers
Katiana Otero; Álvaro Blanco