Bringing together ‘regulatory, technical, and commercial knowledge’, Bird & Bird’s TMT capabilities span transactional, contentious, and regulatory compliance mandates. The practice acts for a diverse client roster of both national and international clients in the tech, media and telecoms sectors, advising them on matters ranging from e-commerce, digital services, data protection and accessibility regulations to litigation, large-scale tech implementation projects and content distribution. The team’s leadership is split between Pablo Berenguer, who is skilled in civil and commercial contentious proceedings, and tech specialist Joaquin Muñoz. Coral Yáñez is a key contact for major tech clients.
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Testimonials
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- ‘I've found them very responsive and accommodating. Excellent at operating in English. Have given genuine advice, not just outlined positions.’
- ‘Celia Bouzas has been fantastic! She operates as a commercial adviser, not just a transactional lawyer.’
- ‘B&B's lawyers possess regulatory, technical, and commercial knowledge in the technology sector comparable to that of in-house counsel. They are true strategists in managing these types of matters, ensuring you will always be well-advised and can confidently delegate any issue without worry.’
- ‘They are experts in the truest sense of the word. Their business management of legal matters is excellent, so they not only provide comprehensive legal coverage, but any business stakeholder, CEO, or CFO will be delighted with their understanding of procedures and their approach to defending interests.’
- ‘Joaquín Muñoz is by far the best private and intellectual property lawyer in Spain and a leading European figure in the field. His knowledge, willingness, professionalism, problem-solving skills, and overall ability to shape the right solutions to the challenges we face are incredible. He'll always be a valuable asset to our team.’
Key clients
- European Commission
- Amadeus IT Group
- Qlik Inc
- Cellnex Telecom
Work highlights
Selected by the European Commission to advise on the European Blockchain Services Infrastructure (EBSI) and its follow-up, EBSI II, including the launch of the European Blockchain Sandbox.
Advised Amadeus IT Group on AI Act compliance and AI governance, including interactive guidance, training, and policy design.
Supported Cellnex Telecom SA in divesting its private networks division to Boldyn Networks through a cross-border deal spanning eight jurisdictions.
Practice head
Pablo Berenguer; Joaquín Muñoz
Other key lawyers
Coral Yáñez; Alberto Rodríguez; Celia Bouzas; Alejandro Sola