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Andersen acquires PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados and will exceed €110 million in turnover in Iberia 17/03/2026 Banking and Finance, Infrastructures, Real Estate, Construction and Urban Planning, Corporate and M&A, Energy & Natural Resources, Technology and Telecommunications The deal positions the firm led by José Vicente Morote among the largest firms in the Portuguese market, with 223 professionals, 32 of whom are partners, and a combined turnover of €23 million. The merger adds four new practice areas in Portugal and strengthens Andersen’s presence in the country across sectors such as energy, infrastructure, property, finance and healthcare. READ MORE >>

European IP, ICT & Data Newsletter | February 2026 10/02/2026 Intellectual and Industrial Property, Technology and Telecommunications This issue brings together key legal and regulatory developments across Europe in this fields READ MORE >>

The Price of Privacy: Navigating Pay-or-Consent Models in the EU Digital Economy 03/02/2026 Technology and Telecommunications, Intellectual and Industrial Property This guide explores key risks and regulatory considerations under the GDPR READ MORE >>

September 2025 | European IP, ICT & DATA Insights 25/09/2025 Intellectual and Industrial Property, Technology and Telecommunications Andersen’s IP, ICT & Data Service Line has released the 2nd Edition Newsletter READ MORE >>

Andersen Iberia completes its presence in Portugal with the opening of a new office in Oporto 28/01/2025 Technology and Telecommunications, Economic and Financial, Banking and Finance The firm strengthens its activity in Portugal's second largest city after integrating Teixeira & Guimarães, a firm specialized in technology, banking and digital business. READ MORE >>

European IP, ICT and Data Insights | October 2024 16/10/2024 Intellectual and Industrial Property, Technology and Telecommunications This edition covers significant new laws and regulations introduced in 2024, landmark rulings in IP and ICT, and the legal challenges posed by Artificial Intelligence READ MORE >>

EU Artificial Intelligence Act: Key Considerations for Data Protection Officers 17/07/2024 Technology and Telecommunications, Intellectual and Industrial Property Andersen's IP, IT, and Data Protection Service Line is excited to announce the release of their new publication, EU Artificial Intelligence Act: Key Considerations for Data Protection Officers READ MORE >>

China Desk Newsletter | May 2024 10/05/2024 Employment, Tax, Real Estate, Technology and Telecommunications, China Desk Andersen's China Desk team analyzes the most relevant judgments of May in financial regulation, data protection, tax, labour and real estate READ MORE >>

Technology | Revolution of the World Wide Web 21/03/2024 Technology and Telecommunications The Andersen EU Technology team prepared an insight on the revolution of the World Wide Web READ MORE >>

Artificial Intelligence Act: what’s new? 10/10/2023 Technology and Telecommunications An insight prepared by the EU Technology Industry Group in collaboration with the IP, IT, Data Protection EU Service Line of Andersen, on AI Act READ MORE >>

Beyond the Hype: Real-World Applications of AI 10/05/2023 Technology and Telecommunications The Andersen European Technology Industry Group, led by Francesco Marconi, has recently issued a document discussing the rapid growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its impact on our daily lives. READ MORE >>

TrustPid or the so-called ‘European supercookie’: necessary interplay between competition law and data protection for the development of the Digital Marketplace 28/04/2023 Competition and EU law, Technology and Telecommunications Isabel Martínez Moriel, Partner and Head of Privacy, IT & Digital Business at Andersen, analyses the TrustPid project in AJA Magazine READ MORE >>

Andersen advises Grupo Angal on the acquisition of a Mercedes-Benz subsidiary 23/12/2021 Technology and Telecommunications, Competition and EU law, Tax, Corporate and M&A The firm's Corporate and M&A department has advised the Seville-based company on the acquisition of the Valencia subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz READ MORE >>

Are lobbies legal in Europe? 16/08/2021 Technology and Telecommunications In Expansión Isabel Martínez analyses the change in the law which is being processed in the rules of procedure of the Congress to regulate the scope that these interest groups can reach in the decisions of the Lower House READ MORE >>

Andersen in Spain Promotes Four New Partners, the Firm’s Highest Number to Date 06/05/2021 Corporate and M&A, Technology and Telecommunications, Litigation and Arbitration, Competition and EU law The firm has approved the appointment of Rocío Gil, Isabel Martínez Moriel, Elena Sevila and Jaime Aguilar as Partners, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to talent and the projection of its professionals in positions of responsibility READ MORE >>

The EU Proposal for a new Artificial Intelligence regulation establishes a new legal framework for innovation 30/04/2021 Technology and Telecommunications, AI and Regulatory Compliance The European Commission frames the AI standard within the European digital strategy called "Shaping Europe's Digital Future" READ MORE >>

Moncloa’s ‘covid passport’ does not guarantee the avoidance of contagion and raises legal doubts 26/01/2021 Technology and Telecommunications María Zarzalejos analyzes the proposed implementation of a European vaccination certificate and explains the requirements to comply with the Data Protection Law. READ MORE >>

Commission and European Parliament fail to agree on ‘ePrivacy’ regulation after fourteen drafts 21/01/2021 Technology and Telecommunications Isabel Martínez analyzes the regulations in an article published by Confilegal READ MORE >>

Impact on international transfers of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement 30/12/2020 Technology and Telecommunications The Trade and Cooperation Agreement between the United Kingdom and the European Union was published on 23rd December to regulate relations from 1st January 2021.  Regarding transfers of personal data from the European Union to the United Kingdom, the Agreement provides, in summary, for the following: (i) They will not be considered as international transfers […] READ MORE >>

Legal guide for companies to transfer data to the US safely 17/12/2020 Technology and Telecommunications Isabel Martínez and María Zarzalejos present in Cinco Días a legal guide for companies to transfer data to the U.S. safely after the European Union Court of Justice ruling that invalidated the Privacy Shield, an agreement between the U.S. and the EU to regulate data transfers between both territories READ MORE >>