Praised for combining ‘in-depth legal knowledge with a strategic vision closely aligned with clients' business needs’, the data protection and data privacy team at Hogan Lovells Spain delivers a robust offering across privacy, cybersecurity, and information management. The practice utilises the firm’s international footprint to act for both domestic and international clients on complex, cross-border mandates, including regulatory issues concerning AI, data governance, Big Data and international data transfers. Practice head Gonzalo Gállego is geared to handle a broad array of instructions related to AI, data breaches, and GDPR compliance. Santiago De Ampuero Castellanos handles a steady stream of contentious, compliance and commercial matters, while Juan Ramón Robles acts for a diverse client base from the insurance, healthcare, and technology sectors on data processing arrangements and GDPR compliance. Clara Lázaro is active in assisting clients with IT contracts, software licensing agreements, and data processing arrangements.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Technical knowledge and understanding of the business.’
- ‘Gonzalo Gállego and his team, especially Santiago de Ampuero and Juan Ramón Robles, stand out for their extensive knowledge of data protection, availability and quick response, and approachability.’
- ‘In-depth knowledge of the subject matter. Business acumen. Seeking legal solutions that comply with applicable legislation and business needs.’
- ‘We have worked with Gonzalo Gállego and Juan Ramón Robles at Hogan Lovells Spain. Both attorneys are excellent, and we have enjoyed working with them.’
- ‘The Hogan Lovells' Spain data privacy and data protection team has been very helpful to our company as we work through various data privacy issues, specifically GDPR.’
- ‘Excellent training and outstanding experience. They are approachable and accessible, and meticulously meet deadlines. They are a well-balanced and reliable team.’
Key clients
- APPLUS+
Work highlights
Provided ongoing global support to the Applus+ group on data protection matters in Spain and other countries, including on GDPR compliance and other local data protection and e-privacy requirements.
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Leading partners
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Gonzalo F. Gállego
Other key lawyers
Santiago de Ampuero; Juan Ramón Robles; Clara Lázaro