Bio

Alejandro Padin Vidal is a partner and heads the Data Economy, Privacy and Cybersecurity practice at Garrigues, providing an expert and practical approach to technology law, data protection and cybersecurity. His vast national and international experience allows him to efficiently advise on the legal aspects of technology, with a comprehensive vision that ranges from guidance to litigation. He has been invited as an expert by the Spanish Parliament (Congreso de los Diputados) during the passing of the Constitutional Law 3/2018 on Personal Data Protection and guarantee of digital rights (Data Protection Act) and has also advised on other international legislative processes in cybersecurity matters, evidencing his commitment and ability to handle matters of great complexity and his capacity for institutional representation and contribution of strategic knowledge. In addition to guiding clients in the matters of his speciality, Alejandro Padín has demonstrated a remarkable ability to lead legal responses to critical cyber-incidents with application of European regulations. He is a regular lecturer and author of works on Data Protection and Technology Law.