Rocio de la Cruz

Partner, BPE Solicitors

Rocio is a dual qualified UK solicitor and Spanish lawyer with more than 15 years expertise in data protection and Freedom of Information law in different jurisdictions. She is the lead lawyer for global data protection compliance projects at the UK office. With her multi-jurisdictional knowledge she is well-placed to advise clients on the harmonisation of data protection, cookies and e-marketing rules applied to public and privacy sector not only in light of Brexit but also from a global perspective. She also has particular interest and expertise in the fields of use of data for research purposes, AI, blockchain and innovative app developments and related data privacy and cyber security issues for which she is usually involved in complex multiparty projects.

She is also incredibly innovative, and clients define her as "a geek-privacy lawyer with a strategic and passionate vision", "a very engaging speaker – her down to earth, relaxed delivery made the principles very memorable.", and "Really inspirational".