The practice at Garrigues brings together a robust offering that supports clients across contentious, transactional, and regulatory compliance matters. The team’s core strengths span digital infrastructure and strategic outsourcing, tech M&A, venture capital and broader corporate transactions, telecoms and regulatory compliance, as well as digital assets, AI, emerging technologies, and data protection. José Ramón Morales leads on IT and digital business matters, while Javier Marzo is an authority on transactional and regulatory work in the telecoms industry; Carolina Pina is noted for her prowess on media-related disputes; and Alejandro Padín is regularly tasked with handling high-profile cyber incidents and data breaches.
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Testimonials
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- ‘José Ramón Morales stands out as a true specialist in technology and digital business law, blending deep commercial insight with a highly practical, solution-oriented approach that consistently earns recognition from independent rankings. As co-head of Garrigues Digital and the FinTech Hub, he steers the firm’s most forward-looking initiative. He brings a rare combination of tech sector vision and transactional experience, making him especially valuable to clients navigating digital transformation or launching innovative business models.'
- ‘The Garrigues team is known for its rigour and commitment to its work. When they handle a case, clients can rest assured that it is being managed in the best possible way.’
- ‘The added value lies in the thoroughness of their work and their expertise. Any client questions are answered with all the necessary information, conveniently organised. Furthermore, they are willing to work closely with the client to achieve the objective. Their work is exceptional, and their client service is impeccable.’
- ‘The lawyers at Garrigues possess profound knowledge of the technology sector, not only in the legal field but also in its various facets, placing them ahead of any other firm. Genuine interest, expertise honed over many years of practice, and technical excellence add value to every interaction. Exceptional partners like José Ramón Morales and Alejandro Padín would identify them as leaders in their market, far surpassing other firms.’
- ‘I have worked with Garrigues' TMT practice for six years now, and I haven't found another firm with the same level of technical expertise and support. What makes them unique is their combination of technical excellence with a very practical and business-oriented approach. They don't limit themselves to legal analysis but offer realistic solutions, something especially valuable in a sector as dynamic as the digital one.'
- ‘Garrigues team has a high level of regulatory and technical knowledge, which allows them to deliver straight to the point advice. They also have extensive experience in cross-border projects and can address discrepancies efficiently.’
- ‘José Ramon Morales has extensive experience in the tech sector and is always up to date on legal and market evolutions.’
- ‘Carolina Pina always stands out and is a reliable choice for complex technology matters. She has a comprehensive vision that adds significant value. She is also very quick and efficient. I've had bad experiences with other firms, so I frequently turn to Carolina for matters in Spain and sometimes more broadly in Europe.’
Key clients
- idealista
- Applus+
- Amadeus
- Samsung
- Comcast
- Robert Bosch Venture Capital and Fine Structures Ventures
- Planet First Partners
- Elewit, S.A.
- Banco Pichincha
- Lionsgate
- WPP Group (OGILVY, HOGARTH)
- Pablo Alborán
- DayZero Studios
Lawyers
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Alejandro Padín
Practice head
Javier Marzo; José Ramón Morales; Carolina Pina; Alejandro Padín Vidal
Other key lawyers
Cristina Mesa; Antonio Muñoz Vico
