Dentons signs Miguel Barroso as new technologies and data protection partner
Dentons has hired Miguel Barroso López, from Herbert Smith Freehills, as a new partner in the new technologies and data protection department.
Jabier Badiola, managing partner of Dentons in Spain, has underlined the importance of this incorporation: “The arrival of Miguel to our team represents a decisive step in the reinforcement of a key practice such as New Technologies and Data Protection. His experience, strategic vision and deep knowledge of the digital environment will bring a differential value to our clients, consolidating Dentons as a benchmark in cutting-edge legal advice in a market of constant regulatory changes and new legal challenges”.
Miguel Barroso López
With a professional career of more than 15 years, Barroso specializes in advising large companies, investment banks, venture capital firms and public administrations both nationally and internationally. In addition, his practice encompasses a comprehensive approach to matters such as Digital Law (e-commerce, cybersecurity, technology contracts, artificial intelligence, etc.), Emerging Technologies, Data Protection, Intellectual and Industrial Property, and Regulatory Law in the framework of regulated sectors, as well as in litigation associated with these areas.
Prior to joining Dentons, Mr. Barroso was an of counsel at Herbert Smith Freehills, in the area of regulated sectors, emerging technologies and data protection, where he was a member of the firm’s international Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies groups. Previously, he also developed his career at Deloitte Legal as a senior associate, participating in numerous cross-cutting advisory projects.
In addition to his professional activity, Miguel Barroso stands out for his teaching work in various universities and academic centers. He has been a professor in several specialized programs and master’s degrees at the Rey Juan Carlos University, the Autonomous University of Madrid and the Villanueva University Center.
