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Bilbao
+34 94 470 06 99
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Registered lawyer, nº 8095
I. Colegio de Abogados de Vizcaya
Leire Eceiza is a senior associate of the Corporate Law practice in the Bilbao office and her areas of expertise include privacy and information technology law. She is also a Data Protection Officer (DPO) certified according to the AEPD-DPD Scheme.
She has extensive experience in the areas of privacy and data protection, e-commerce, information technology and cybersecurity, advising national and international clients from a range of industries. She also collaborates with insurance and social welfare institutions, as well as pension fund management companies on numerous projects related to the aforementioned matters.
In addition, she provides recurring advisory services in corporate and contractual law, especially in the digital area.
She holds a degree in Law from the University of Deusto (majoring in economic law) and has completed a DPO Executive Programme.
Experience
Leire is a senior associate of the Corporate Law practice of Garrigues, which she joined in 2013.
She is an expert in privacy and data protection, information technology, electronic signatures, as well as e-commerce and cybersecurity. She advises national and international clients from a range of industries, including insurance and social welfare institutions, as well as pension fund management companies.
During her professional career, she has provided advice on the referred matters in several legal audits and compliance projects. She also has extensive experience in the design of cybersecurity strategies, as well as in the legal management of cyber-attacks and data breaches.
She participates on a recurring basis in M&A operations with data protection and IT components, as well as in the management of sanctioning procedures handled by the Spanish Data Protection Authority.
Finally, she provides recurring advice in corporate law and in the negotiation of contracts with a significant digital component.
Leire is a native Spanish and Basque speaker and is fluent in English.
Academic background
- Degree in Law, majoring in economic Law, University of Deusto (2013).
- Executive Program in Business Law, Centro de Estudios Garrigues (2013-2014).
- Executive Program – Data Protection Officer, Centro de Estudios Garrigues (2020).
Memberships
Leire is member number 8095 of the Bar Association of Bizkaia.